Power Plant Operator: Control Room & Start-Up Expert

ContourGlobal; Colombia; Presencial; Jornada completa

Descripción del empleo

ContourGlobal, a KKR company, is an established Independent Power Producer (IPP) focused on developing, acquiring, and operating electricity generation and storage assets across Europe, North and South America, with a presence in Africa and Asia. The company currently manages 5.5 GW of installed capacity across multiple technologies and asset classes, with an additional 800 MW of renewables under construction and nearly 12.6 GW under development.

ContourGlobal is accelerating the decarbonization of its portfolio and evolving into a predominantly renewable IPP, supported by long- term contracts and innovative PPAs coupled with energy management solutions that deliver value beyond market standards. As a symbol of its ongoing transformation and growth, the company recently unveiled a new brand identity, celebrating 20 years of history and embracing The Right Power Forward as its guiding purpose.

We are looking for the/a

Integral Operator

Location: TermoemCali

Job Summary

As Integral Operator, you will join our Operations team! In this role, you will report to Operation Director and will have the opportunity to ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the plant`s equipment both in the control room and in external areas, as well as take appropriate corrective actions in accordance with defined procedures, to ensure the availability and continuous generation of the plant.. Join us to drive the right power forward and make clean energy the natural choice for all!

Key Responsibilities:

• Constantly monitor plant operating parameters from the control room, such as pressures, temperatures, flows, vibrations, etc.
• Execute plant start-up and shutdown procedures as required and respond to alarms that arise during plant operation, taking appropriate corrective actions.
• Report abnormal conditions to the Operations Director and take corrective action within the scope of operating procedures.
• Approves and issues equipment safety labels (LOTOTO), as required.
• Perform routine water analysis, inspect and control operating equipment and report the status of the plant; and manage environmental monitoring equipment.
• Receive and respond to orders and requests for dispatch and redispatch of energy and fuel.
• Perform BOP equipment testing in accordance with procedures.
• Give the order to evacuate personnel in the event of an unsafe or emergency situation in the plant.

Qualifications and Skills:

Your profile is a natural match if you have:

• Professional in industrial, electrical, mechanical, chemical, electronic engineering.
• Five (5) years of experience in operation or maintenance in power plants.
• Theoretical and practical knowledge of combustion turbines, boilers and steam turbines operation, industrial safety, hazardous waste and plant parameters records.
• Knowledge of electric and isometric plans.
• Chemical water control, water condition analysis, water treatment operations and chemical management.
• Theoretical and practical knowledge of safety, health, environment and quality programs.
• Vision & Forward-thinking
• Tenacity & Results Orientation
• Leadership & Integrity
• Continuous Learning & Problem-solving
• Open Dialogue & Collaboration
• People Empowerment & Inclusion

What drives your application forward:

• Advanced English (B2+)

Our Values

«We» is our greatest asset

We respect and protect the environment

We are doers, committed to doing things right

We act with integrity and transparency

We think and act like entrepreneurs

You can find here more about our Purpose, Mission and Values.

Working@CG:

As a globally integrated team, we push boundaries, work collaboratively, and remain agile in the pursuit of excellence. With an entrepreneurial mindset, we encourage initiative and innovation. At ContourGlobal you are an employee, and you are also an owner. Our Employee Ownership Program allows our employee-owners to make a difference and drive the right power forward and make clean energy the natural choice for all! (To be removed if N/A – e.g. Internship roles)

We foster a culture where individuals are empowered to succeed, contribute and shape the future of sustainable energy.

Cross-border collaboration shapes our way of working: our diverse workforce reflects the multicultural environment we embrace every day.

We offer a competitive compensation package: we believe in meritocracy and rewarding meaningful contributions.

We enjoy making the most of our shared spaces to foster teamwork and collaboration. At the same time, our flexible working policy allows us to prioritize results while supporting wellbeing and a healthy work-life balance.

Interested in joining our company?

We know that skills and experience come in different forms, and we value diverse perspectives.

If you’re excited about this role but you think you still need to learn some of the required skills, we’d still love to hear from you. You are much more than your CV, so come as you are and tell us who you aspire to become! The most important skills are collaboration, respect, trustworthiness and execution. So go ahead—apply, and let’s contribute to the new energy transition together!

ContourGlobal provides equal employment opportunities and maintains a diverse workforce that reflects the rich environment of our society and the markets in which we operate.

ACERCA DE CONTOURGLOBAL