Control Room Operator
Job in
Northern, Floyd County, Kentucky, USA
Listed on 2026-09-27
Listing for:
Capital Power
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-27
Job specializations:
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Energy/Power Generation
Power Plant / Engineering, Electricity Generation, Utility Technician
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Harquahala:
Full time:
Posted Yesterday:
JR807175
** A little about Capital Power
** Capital Power (TSX: CPX) is dedicated to
* Powering Change by Changing Power*. This north star guides our ambitions, focus, and actions as we transform our energy system. We're a growth-oriented North American energy company headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta. Our team safely delivers, builds, and creates balanced energy solutions for customers across North America.
Our people are at the core of our journey to deliver reliable, affordable, and lower-carbon power solutions. We provide purpose-driven work in a safe and inclusive environment, and we live by our North Star. With us, your contributions matter – we want you to be empowered to innovate, collaborate, and ultimately drive results. We're here to partner with you so you can learn, grow, and forge a career that's meaningful to you.
Join us in powering North America!
** Your Opportunity
** One Permanent Full Time Position.
We are a fast-growing organization that is focused on sustainable growth, committed to a low-carbon future, and believes in innovation. We seek an innovative and motivated individual who is eager to work as part of a Team at our Harquahala Facility! Reporting to the Operations Manager, as the Control Room Operator, you will work as the lead of a three-person team on a 12-hour rotating shift, responsible for the safe and efficient operation of a 1092MW Combined Cycle Power Plant from the Control Room utilizing various control systems, as well as directing the operation of all plant equipment to the Power Block Operator and the Water Treatment Operator.
The Operator must be able to work with others and assist in Overtime for other shifts as required.
** You will contribute to our team by:
*** Ensuring the safe operation of all plant equipment throughout all various operational situations. This equipment includes, but is not limited to, 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, as well as reviewing Operator rounds, to verify operating conditions and trend operation.
* 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 appearance of the facility as required.
* Issuing permits, including but not limited to Lockout/Tagout, Confined Space, and Hot Work as required to authorize work.
* Utilizing the Computerized Maintenance Management System (Maximo) to enter service requests, as well as documenting 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.
** What you will bring to the role:*
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* Education:
*** Completed High School Diploma required.
* Technical training related to the role is preferred.
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* Experience and Skills:
*** Experience as an Operator in a power plant is desired.
* Experience as a Control…
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