Control Room Operator

Title:

Control Room Operator

Position Type:
Contract

Location:

New Mexico

Reports to:

Operations Manager

Status:
Non-Exempt

• Must have Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) experience operating large-frame gas turbines.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in diagnosing plant alarms, upsets, and corrective actions to maintain operational stability.
• Experience with Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and SCADA systems for plant monitoring and control.

PIC Staffing has a great opportunity for a Control Room Operator (CRO), supporting a Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) Plant in New Mexico. The CRO reports directly to the Operations Manager, and will be responsible for monitoring the status of all Plant systems on a continuous basis. The Control Room Operator ensures, that alarms and upset conditions are properly cleared by taking appropriate corrective actions, and executes Plant shut-down and start-up procedures, as required.

The Control Room Operator will also support in maintenance of the facility, as assigned by the Plant Manager and Operations Manager. The Control Room Operator ensures that the Plant meets its generating requirements, while operating in a safe and efficient manner.

• Ensure that the daily log and other Plant records are completed, in a timely and accurate manner; including electrical output, steam output, emissions output, fuel consumed, water consumed, and heat rates.
• Conduct periodic log and record reviews, to ensure that tag‑out procedures, equipment status, and designated administrative systems are functioning effectively.
• Participate in the administrative maintenance of Plant operating manuals, technical references, prints and diagrams, and preventive/predictive maintenance records.
• Actively supports the Maintenance team in the execution of maintenance plans; by providing lock‑out/tag‑out support, equipment identification, troubleshooting, work request preparation, electrical and mechanical maintenance, or other areas as needed.
• Fully support and actively participate in CG Safety and Regulatory Compliance Programs.

• Experience in water chemistry control, water condition analysis, water treatment facility operations, and chemical handling requirements.
• Theoretical and practical knowledge of combustion/steam turbine operations, closed‑system generation, industrial safety, hazardous waste management, and inspection/recording of Plant parameters.
• Demonstrated experience in the direct operation of a combined‑cycle‑large‑frame gas turbine Power Plant.
• Experience with piping and instrument schematics, and process controls.
• Extensive working knowledge of Power Plant industry.
• Must have excellent verbal and writing communication skills.
• Must have excellent organizational skills.

• High School Diploma required.
• Associate Degree in a technical field desirable, not required
• 10+ years of CRO level experience working in CCGT power plants.