Control Room Operator

Control Room Operator

The Control Room Operator will lead the safe and efficient operation of Empire Windfarm from our Central Control Room in Brooklyn, NY. You will support the Control Center and Operations Department by delivering key performance indicators and ensuring reliable plant operation. This role reports to the US Control Center Manager.

• Day‑to‑day operation and dispatch of the plant to the electric grid.
• Monitor and control access to unmanned locations and perform weather monitoring and vessel tracking.
• Operate SCADA/HMI/CCTV systems to monitor and safely operate all plant and auxiliary systems – onshore substation, offshore substation and wind turbine generators.
• Respond to alarms and abnormal conditions in a timely manner and report issues to appropriate governing agencies.
• Maintain operator logs and input work orders as required.
• Ensure proper lock‑out/tag‑out (LOTO) isolation and issue permits for corrective, planned and emergency maintenance.
• Complete all required training for the Control Room Operator role.
• Act as temporary Control Room Manager when needed.
• Operate the work‑release system, including activation and deactivation of work sites.
• Monitor and control wind turbine generators.
• Adhere to established safety, ethics and compliance requirements.

• 5+ years of experience as a Control Room Operator or a similar role (highly preferred).
• Existing utility or power generation experience, or experience from similar environments.
• High‑voltage experience is desirable.
• Ability to make decisions in stressful situations.
• Capability to work collaboratively while independently taking responsibility when appropriate.

Hourly rate: $39 – $86 /hr.

• Career development opportunities across disciplines and geographies.
• Competitive salary, bonus scheme, pension plan and comprehensive benefits package.
• Global parental leave and flexible work arrangements.
• Well‑being support, wellness programs and work‑life balance initiatives.
• Inclusive culture that values diversity.

Equinor is an equal‑opportunity employer. We consider all applicants 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.