Control Room Operator; CRO

• Pay or shift range: $48 USD to $55 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

The Long Ridge Energy Generation Facility is a modern single-shaft combined cycle power plant featuring the advanced GE 7HA.02 gas turbine, known for its high efficiency and output. Working in tandem with a steam turbine, hydrogen-cooled generator, and HRSG, the plant maximizes energy production through heat recovery and combined-cycle operations. With a 60

Hz configuration, the facility delivers a rated combined-cycle output of 485 megawatts.

Opportunity Summary

The Control Room Operator (CRO) oversees the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of Long Ridge Energy Generation Facility from the control room. This position operates and monitors the gas turbine, steam turbine, HRSG, generator, and auxiliary systems while responding to abnormal conditions and coordinating generation with dispatch requirements. The CRO also directs field operations, supports maintenance activities, and monitors plant performance to maintain reliability, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.

Your scope of responsibility as CRO will include the following primary functions:

• Follow all safety, operational, environmental, and regulatory requirements, including NAES compliance programs, environmental limits, and required documentation.
• Safely start up, operate, and shut down the gas turbine, steam turbine, HRSG, generator, and auxiliary systems in accordance with established procedures.
• Monitor and control plant equipment through DCS/SCADA, respond to alarms and abnormal conditions, and take corrective action to maintain safe and reliable operations.
• Adjust plant operations to optimize generation, heat rate, fuel efficiency, and performance while maintaining environmental and equipment operating limits.
• Coordinate plant operations with customers, electrical system operators, fuel dispatchers, and other stakeholders to meet dispatch requirements and generation schedules.
• Respond to emergency and upset conditions, diagnose equipment or process issues, and take appropriate action to protect personnel and equipment.
• Maintain accurate operating logs and records, monitor plant performance and trends, and document equipment deficiencies and abnormal conditions.
• Direct and coordinate field operations, including plant rounds, equipment inspections, local operations, and activities performed by assistant plant operators.
• Test, monitor, and document water chemistry to maintain proper steam, HRSG, and water chemistry conditions.
• Coordinate equipment isolation, testing, maintenance support, and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) activities to safely remove and return equipment to service.
• Use the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to document deficiencies, initiate work orders, and support preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Conduct shift handovers and communicate plant status, equipment conditions, operational issues, and ongoing activities with appropriate plant personnel.
• Maintain knowledge of plant systems, procedures, manuals, and equipment while supporting operator training, qualification, and cross-training activities.
• Maintain secure access to DCS/SCADA and other control systems, monitor plant security, and report cybersecurity or system integrity concerns.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations.

Safety is a core value at NAES, and as a condition of employment, all employees are expected to remain mentally alert and work safely at all times. Employees must also adhere to all safety warnings and posted signs while on company property. Additionally, they are required to follow all NAES safety rules and procedures. Adherence to these safety responsibilities is one of the key factors in the evaluation of each employee’s performance.

The CRO reports to the Operations Manager and responds to directions from the Maintenance Manager, and Plant Manager. The CRO gives direction to other personnel as it pertains to the…