Control Room Operator

Position

Control Room Operator – Arlington Valley Facility, 12‑hour rotating shift.

• Ensuring the safe operation of all plant equipment in all operational situations, including Gas Turbines, Steam Turbine, Generators, Heat Recovery Steam Generators, Emissions Monitoring system, Electrical systems, Compressors, motors, heaters, pumps, and all other balance‑of‑plant auxiliary equipment utilizing Turbine Control and Distributed Controls Systems.
• Monitoring equipment parameters such as temperature, pressure, levels, vibration, operating hours, and water chemistry, reviewing Operator rounds to verify operating conditions and trends.
• Ensuring water chemistry is within proper control ranges and adjusting as needed by controlling chemical feed and/or blowdown rates.
• Performing general housekeeping and continuous improvement of the facility appearance as required.
• Issuing permits, including Lockout/Tagout, Confined Space, and Hot Work as required to authorize work.
• Using the Computerized Maintenance Management System (Maximo) to enter service requests and document the performance of assigned Preventative Maintenance.
• Communicating plant conditions, particularly when unusual or abnormal, to the Operations Manager and Lead Control Room Operator.
• Assisting with development of operations procedures and programs.
• Operating heavy equipment such as a man‑lift and forklift as required.
• Assisting with junior operator training.
• Strictly adhering to all safety and environmental rules and regulations to protect employees, contractors, community, and the environment.
• Assisting with performing Root Cause Analysis of failures as required.

• Completed High School Diploma required.
• Technical training related to the role is preferred.

• Experience as an Operator in a power plant is desired.
• Experience as a Control Room Operator for Combined Cycle Plants is highly desirable.
• Experience in water chemistry control, analysis of water conditions, water treatment facility operations, and chemical handling requirements is preferred.
• Theoretical and practical knowledge of combustion/steam turbine operations, closed system steam generation, industrial safety, hazardous waste management, and inspection/recording of plant parameters is highly desirable.
• Experience with piping and instrument schematics and process control is desirable.
• Extensive working knowledge of the power plant industry is desirable.

• Solid ability to solve equipment, systems, and safety issues.
• Gas Power Plant Operation and Maintenance experience.
• able to problem‑solve and troubleshoot at an expert level concerning operating issues at Gas Power Plant.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with co‑workers and help foster a positive team environment.

• Heavy industrial facility designated as a safety‑sensitive location.
• Physical mobility, including lifting and climbing, and ability to use PPE required.
• Rotating Shift Work required.
• Working Outside.

• Pay range: $52 to $58 per hour, depending on qualifications.
• Eligible for health care benefits, retirement benefits, paid time off, and an annual bonus.
• Referral reward: $1,000 for a successful referral.

• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States of America.
• Pre‑employment drug test clearance required.
• Reference, education verification, and criminal record checks will be conducted.

Capital Power is committed to providing a fair and transparent hiring process. We recognize and embrace the value of diversity and hire employees with the appropriate skills, experience and knowledge for each position.