Control Room Operator

Crusoe; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 69,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

RSUs

PTO & holidays

Health insurance

HSA contributions

Parental leave

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness support

Parking & transit

Cell phone stipend

401(k) match

Travel insurance

Meals allowance

Job summary

Crusoe is seeking a seasoned Control Room Operator to coordinate all on-shift operations at our power facility. This senior role focuses on safe operation across startups and upsets, using DCS to monitor and adjust parameters while ensuring compliance with regulations.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in a power plant environment, strong safety knowledge, and the ability to lead under pressure. Join a team focused on reliability, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of power plant experience required.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Experience with Distributive Control Systems (DCS).
• Good understanding of chemistry, physics and maths.
• Proven ability to make critical decisions under pressure.
• Proficient with PC and plant control software.
• Physically capable of lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Must have U.S. work authorization.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-shift operations coordination for safe plant performance.
• Operate and monitor equipment using DCS and adjust parameters.
• Ensure compliance with local/state/federal regs.
• Handle hazardous materials and maintain safety logs.
• Perform chemical analysis on steam, cooling, condensate systems.
• Execute Lockout Tagout using RedTag Pro software.
• Troubleshoot complex issues and prioritize tasks.
• Help develop SOPs to improve efficiency and safety.
• Provide advanced on-the-job training and mentorship.

Skills

10+ yrs exp

Safety regs

DCS operation

Chemistry basics

Decision making

PC proficiency

Lift 50 lbs

Work authorization

Safety sensitive

Education

Tech degree or military

Job description

Crusoe is on a mission to accelerate the abundance of energy and intelligence. As the only vertically integrated AI infrastructure company built from the ground up, we own and operate each layer of the stack — from electrons to tokens — to power the world's most ambitious AI workloads. When you join Crusoe, you join a team that is building the future, faster.

We're in the midst of the greatest industrial revolution of our time. The demand for AI compute is boundless, and power is a bottleneck. We're solving that — with an energy-first approach that makes AI infrastructure better for the world and faster for the people innovating with AI.

We're looking for problem-solving, opportunity-finding teammates with a sense of urgency, who believe in the scale of our ambition and thrive on a path not fully paved — people who want to grow their careers alongside a team of experts across energy, manufacturing, data center construction, and cloud services.

If you want to do the most meaningful work of your career, help our customers and partners advance their AI strategies, and be part of a high-performing team that believes in each other, come build with us at Crusoe.

About the Role:

Crusoe is seeking a seasoned Control Room Operator (CRO) to coordinate all on-shift operations at our power facility. This senior-level role is primarily responsible for the safe operation of all plant equipment across a variety of scenarios, ranging from cold plant startups to emergency operations during plant upsets. You will serve as an individual contributor within the Operations & Maintenance Department, making critical decisions on non-routine or escalated technical issues with limited supervision.

The ideal candidate possesses excellent troubleshooting, diagnosis, and leadership skills, with a proven track record of using Distributive Control Systems (DCS) to monitor and adjust operating parameters. This role is vital for ensuring compliance with all local, State, and Federal regulations while driving plant efficiency and safety. (#INDMFG)

What You’ll Be Working On:

• Operational Coordination: Lead the coordination of all on-shift operations, ensuring the safe operation of plant equipment during normal and emergency scenarios.

• System Monitoring & Control: Use Distributive Control System (DCS) computers to operate equipment and monitor parameters, making necessary adjustments to maintain optimal performance.

• Compliance & Safety Oversight: Ensure strict adherence to all local, State, and Federal regulations, as well as internal plant procedures.

• Hazardous Materials & Security: Maintain plant security, handle and transfer bulk chemicals, and ensure safe storage and transport of waste materials.

• Chemical Analysis: Perform chemical analysis and control on steam, cooling, and condensate systems, while meticulously maintaining chemistry logs.

• Lockout Tagout (LOTO): Utilize RedTag PRO and other specialized software for the professional issuance of Lockout Tagouts to ensure personnel safety during maintenance.

• Technical Troubleshooting: Resolve the most complex technical issues and independently prioritize responsibilities for specific functional areas.

• Process Improvement: Assist in the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and provide strategic input to enhance plant efficiency, reliability, and safety.

• Training & Mentorship: Provide advanced on-the-job skills training to others in complex technical areas and guide team members in task completion.

What You’ll Bring to the Team:

• Experience: Generally 10+ years of directly related experience in a power plant environment.

• Specialized Knowledge: Deep understanding of health and safety regulations, including working around hazardous energy, chemicals, and waste materials.

• Technical Skills: Previous experience using test equipment, calibration appliances, and machinery repair/control systems.

• Aptitude: Strong mechanical aptitude with a basic understanding of chemistry, physics, electricity, and mathematics.

• Decision Making: Proven ability to make competent decisions regarding non-routine technical issues and emergency operations.

• Computer Proficiency: Skilled in using PC computers, Microsoft Office products, and specialized plant control software.

• Physical Capabilities: Ability to perform walking, reaching, climbing, stooping, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

• Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the USA.

• Safety and Compliance: This position is designated a safety-sensitive position and/or is located in a safety-sensitive facility. Drug and alcohol program participation is required.

Bonus Points:

• Advanced Education: Degree from a technical or vocational school, or relevant military service.

• Certifications: Possession of advanced certifications or licensures relevant to power plant operations.

• Equipment Operation: Experience operating heavy equipment such as manlifts and forklifts.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation and equity packages

• Restricted Stock Units

• Paid time off, paid holidays & leave of absence programs

• Comprehensive health, dental & vision insurance

• Employer contributions to HSA account

• Paid parental leave

• Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability

• Professional development & tuition reimbursement

• Mental health & wellness support

• Commuter benefits (parking & transit)

• Cell phone stipend

• 401(k) Retirement plan with company match up to 4% of salary

• Volunteer time off

• Global travel insurance & emergency assistance

• Daily meals allowance

• Additional perks & programs specific to location

Compensation Range

Compensation will be paid in the range of up to $50 -$58/HR + Bonus. Restricted Stock Units are included in all offers. Compensation to be determined by the applicant's knowledge, education, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. (#INDMFG)

Crusoe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.