Control Room Operator

Job Overview

The Control Room Operator will lead the safe and efficient operation of the Empire Windfarm from our Central Control Room located in Brooklyn, NY. The role supports the Control Center and Operations Department by delivering key performance indicators and reporting directly to the US Control Center Manager.

• Operate day‑to‑day dispatch of the plant to the electric grid.
• Monitor and control access to unmanned offshore locations.
• Track weather and vessels to support operational safety.
• Utilize SCADA/HMI/CCTV systems to monitor and safely operate all plant and auxiliary systems, including onshore and offshore substations and wind turbine generators.
• Respond promptly to alarms and abnormal conditions, reporting issues to governing agencies as necessary (Grid Operator, NYISO, NYPD, FDNY, USCG, etc.).
• Maintain operator logs and submit work orders when required.
• Perform proper isolations (LOTO) and issue permits for corrective, planned, and emergency maintenance.
• Complete all required training for the Control Room Operator role.
• Act as a temporary Control Room Manager when requested.
• Operate the Work Release System, including activation and deactivation of work.

• 5+ years as a Control Room Operator or in a comparable role; candidates from operator environments will be considered.
• Experience in utility/power generation or similar environments.
• High‑voltage experience desirable.
• Ability to make decisions in stressful situations.
• Strong collaboration skills with the capacity to assume individual responsibility.

Salary range: $39 – $86 per hour.

• Career development from day one through comprehensive learning activities and an internal job market.
• Comprehensive benefits package including competitive salary, global parental leave, bonus scheme, and pension plan.
• Wellness and work‑life balance support with flexible work arrangements.
• Inclusive culture that values diversity and promotes belonging.

Equinor is an equal‑opportunity employer. We make all employment decisions—hiring, promotion, transfer, demotion, termination, and training—without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status, veteran status, or any other protected status. Reasonable adjustments will be made during the recruitment process for candidates with disabilities or long‑term health conditions. If you have any specific requirements, please clarify them in your application and our team will be in contact to see how we can support your needs.