Control Room Operator

IHI Power Services Corp, th St South, Cottage Grove, Minnesota, United States of America

Posting date:
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 9:00 AM

Joining IHI Power Services Corporation (IPSC) means you’ll be joining a team in which employees are recognized as the backbone of the company. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes a 401K and provides a range of benefit options covering your wellness needs.

At IHI, Diversity, Respect, and Inclusion are not simply initiatives, they are a commitment from the entire organization, treating everyone with respect, valuing people’s differences, and empowering everyone to have a voice.

IPSC provides operations, maintenance, management, and power support services to the US Power Generation Industry across the United States. Our team is comprised of experts from diverse backgrounds of technical fields, including power operations, engineering, asset management, as well as finance, human resources, administration, safety and environmental. With this diverse background coupled with extensive years of employee experience, IPSC provides exceptional operations, maintenance, management, and development expertise to a variety of power assets.

Job Description

IHI Power Services Corp. (IPSC) has a career opportunity for a Control Room Operator (CRO) at our combined cycle plant located in Cottage Grove, MN. The Control Room Operator assists in the safe and efficient operation of the power plant and the supporting equipment and systems. The hourly rate range for this position is $52.00 - $66.05 per hour, based on experience.

Job Summary

The Control Room Operator (CRO) is responsible for monitoring the status of all plant systems on a continuous basis. The CRO responds to alarms by taking appropriate corrective actions and executes plant shutdown and start-up procedures as required. The CRO assures that the plant meets its generating requirements while operating in a safe and efficient manner.

The CRO reports to the O&M Manager and provides work directions to, as well as performance oversight of, the AOs. The CRO may also give directions to maintenance personnel on matters pertaining to plant operations.

All employees have the responsibility to both the customer and their co-workers to do the job right the first time and to ensure the customer’s needs are being met.

Job Functions

• Report upset conditions or other anomalies in plant status to the O&M.
• Make entries in the Operating Log and approve and issue Lockout/Tagouts, Confined Space, Hot Work, or other permits as required, to ensure safe and reliable operation of the plant.
• Receive and respond to electrical, steam and fuel dispatcher’s orders and requests.
• Operate control panels to regulate the load on the HRSG and turbines and to maintain proper steam temperature and pressure, feedwater and fuel supply and efficient combustion conditions.
• Perform emergency operations to maintain electric service and safeguard station equipment.
• Provide direction to O&M TECHNICIAN 2 to effect changes in plant conditions and chemistry.
• Complete other tasks as requested by the Operations Manager

Safety

Safety is a core value of IHI and as a condition of employment, all employees are expected to be mentally alert and work safely at all times. Additionally, employees are required to adhere to all safety warnings and posted safety signs whenever on company property. Furthermore, employees must follow all IHI safety rules and procedures. Effectiveness in carrying out this responsibility is part of the evaluation of each and every employee’s performance.

Scope of Responsibility

The CRO operates from established and well-known procedures under general directions and minimum supervision. Decisions are made within prescribed operating and casualty procedures and guidelines. The CRO encounters recurring work situations of high complexity, with occasional variations from the norm.

The CRO has the authority to control the operation of the plant, and must do so in a safe manner resulting in no accidents, in compliance with all environmental permits at all times. The CRO must effectively communicate information to supervision and fellow…