Control Room Operator

Contour Global, a KKR Company, led by CEO Antonio Cammisecra, is an established Independent Power Producer (IPP) developing, acquiring, and operating electricity generation and storage assets worldwide. The company currently manages 5.3 GW of installed capacity across different power generation technologies and asset categories, with an additional 1 GW of renewables under construction and a further 9.8 GW under development.

The operational footprint of the company extends to 18 countries across Europe, Africa, Asia, North and South America. The company has committed to speed up the decarbonization of its portfolio with a sustainable transition of its thermal fleet, the repowering of existing renewable assets and the organic development of new renewable projects. Contour Global boasts 20 years of a strong collaboration with communities, institutions, and customers that benefit from its electricity supply through long‑term contracts or innovative PPAs, coupled with energy management solutions.

Control Room Operator

Hobbs, New Mexico

As the Control Room Operator
, you will join our Operations team! In this role, you will report to the Operations Manager and will be responsible for monitoring and operating power plant systems to support safe, reliable, and efficient facility operations. The Control Room Operator responds to alarms and abnormal conditions, supports plant startup and shutdown activities as required, and collaborates with on-site personnel to maintain operational continuity.

This role may also assist with general plant operations and maintenance activities as assigned by the Plant Manager and Operations Manager.
Join us to drive the right power forward and make clean energy the natural choice for all!

• Have a strong working knowledge of the Contour Global Health & Safety Management System and its respective safe work practices, i.e., Permit to Work, Management of Change, and Contractor Safety etc.
• Coach and mentor facility employee through engagement on proper safety behaviors, use of the Contour Global Management System and its respective expectations and through on-going participation of in Health & Safety activities i.e., inspection, incident investigation and visible felt leadership.
• Verify job tasks are adequately reviewed prior to initiating work and when changes occur in the work environment or tasks requirements.
• Ensure all Incidents and potential adverse events (i.e., Near Misses) are quickly communicated to Plant leadership and Health & Safety site/regional support.

• Maintain compliance with Contour Global’s safe work practices outlined in the organizations Health & Safety Management System.
• Support fellow work partners to help ensure job tasks are adequately reviewed prior to initiating work and when changes occur in the work environment or tasks requirements.
• Communicate any unsafe work condition or hazard to your Health & Safety Manager or Operational leader immediately.
• Report any Health & Safety incident, realized or potential to your Health & Safety Manager or Operational leader immediately.
• Participate in Health & Safety activities as requested i.e., Incident investigations, inspections, effectiveness reviews and best practice sharing.
• Ensure the daily log, electrical output, steam output, emissions output, fuel consumed, water consumed, and heat rates are completed in a timely and accurate manner.
• 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.
• Complete other tasks, as requested by the Line Manager.
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