Control Room Operator

At NAES, you’ll find engaging and challenging career opportunities in the power generation, renewable energy and industrial construction industry. At every level of the company, we share a common goal:
To instill confidence in our clients through our steadfast commitment to safety, integrity and quality of work.

As the largest independent operator of power facilities in the industry, we’ve come to be viewed as an employer of choice. We strive to attract and retain employees by offering competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package (including retirement) and promotional opportunities.

The Remote Operating Center (ROC), located within the NAES performance Center located in Houston (Woodlands), Texas—supports the remote startup, operation, and monitoring of a variety of power generation technologies and configurations at the company’s 24/7 ROC. The ROC’s scope will expand to include additional remote assets as they are added. Responsibilities include executing real‑time control of various gas turbine technologies, performing startup and shutdown procedures, responding to dispatch instructions, and coordinating with on‑site personnel to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations that support grid stability and energy delivery.

• While working onsite at the Remote Operating Center (ROC), operate, start, stop, and monitor Reciprocating Engines, Wind Turbines, Photo Voltaic Units and Gas Turbines. Additional technologies may be added in the future
• Monitor and control Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), including managing battery state of charge, executing charge/discharge cycles, and responding rapidly to grid signals such as frequency regulation and voltage support, while ensuring thermal management and battery health remotely to optimize performance and safety
• Continuously adjust system parameters and respond to changing operational needs to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant performance
• Execute commands from electrical, steam, and fuel dispatchers in accordance with load demands, market signals, and operational directives
• Follow standardized operating procedures and decision‑making frameworks to ensure consistent and dependable plant operations
• Operate facilities in compliance with all applicable NERC, environmental, and safety regulations
• Analyze system trends and alarms, apply diagnostic reasoning to identify root causes, and elevate unresolved issues according to protocol
• Monitor asset performance and communicate improvement opportunities to ROC leadership and site teams to support operational excellence
• Accurately document plant operating conditions, equipment status, alarms, and system upsets in the official Operating Log, following established procedures

• Dispatch and direct on‑call site personnel when remote startups or operational issues require local intervention
• Provide clear and timely updates on plant conditions, events, and actions to ROC teammates, site personnel, and management
• Support process improvements, assist with documentation efforts, and perform other duties as assigned to enhance ROC and fleet performance

• Advance through the ROC training program, demonstrating growing proficiency in control systems, plant technologies, and emergency procedures
• Successfully complete the Remote Operating Center (ROC) Control Room Operator qualification card within designated timeframe
• Personnel may be cross‑trained or rotated through various ROC assignments as part of career development, contingency planning, or to meet operational needs. These assignments may involve monitoring system screens, validating field data, or supporting emergency response during periods of high activity or reduced staffing.
• Travel to remote Peaker and BESS facilities as needed for training, inspections, or operational support

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…