Control Room Operator - Power Plant & Grid Monitoring

Novasource-Power-Services; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NovaSource Power Services in Sydney, Australia, seeks a Control Room Operator to support the Operations Supervisor by driving revenue deliveries and managing alarm plans across a diverse portfolio of generating facilities. You will coordinate day-to-day activities, monitor multiple control platforms, and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.

The role requires 2–3 years in power plant operations, solid knowledge of SCADA and electrical systems, and the ability to analyze equipment

Qualifications

• 2–3 years in power plant operations.
• Competent knowledge of plant processes, electrical and SCADA systems.
• Experience analyzing equipment performance.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and operate multiple generators across the fleet.
• Evaluate operating scenarios against contracts and manuals.
• Operate plant control systems and forecast grid response.
• Document alarm responses and coordinate notifications per contracts/regulations.
• Maintain operator log for turnover and reporting.
• Collaborate with maintenance to maximize owner revenue.

Skills

Coordination

Safety awareness

Decision making

Communication

Education

Degree in power systems

Tools

MS Excel

MS Project

MS Word

Outlook

Salesforce

SCADA

Job description

NovaSource Power Services in Sydney, Australia, seeks a Control Room Operator to support the Operations Supervisor by driving revenue deliveries and managing alarm plans across a diverse portfolio of generating facilities. You will coordinate day-to-day activities, monitor multiple control platforms, and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.

The role requires 2–3 years in power plant operations, solid knowledge of SCADA and electrical systems, and the ability to analyze equipment