Control Room Operator

PIC Group; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Control Room Operator to join their dynamic team in Atlanta. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge power generation technologies, including renewable energy systems. As part of a dedicated team, you will be responsible for ensuring safe and compliant operations while utilizing state-of-the-art SCADA systems. If you have a passion for operational excellence and a background in power generation, this role offers a pathway to significant career growth in an innovative environment. Join a company that values talent and offers competitive wages and benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in gas turbine and power plant control room operations is essential.
• Strong verbal communication and problem-solving skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and operate various power generation technologies from the Remote Operations Center.
• Support integration of control systems with the SCADA system.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Gas Turbine experience

Power plant control room operation experience

Experience with Microsoft Office

Tools

SCADA software

Microsoft Office

Job description

At PIC Group, Inc., our emphasis is on excellence. We recruit the strongest candidates in the power generation industry. As a global service provider, we continually seek talented individuals.

Title: Control Room Operator
Position Type: Direct Hire – Full Time
Location: Atlanta, GA (Marietta area)
Reports to: Remote Operations Center Manager
Status: Non-Exempt

Job Summary

The Control Room Operator will be responsible for operating and monitoring a variety of power generation technologies and configurations from PIC Group’s Remote Operations Center in Atlanta, GA. This full-time role provides a significant career opportunity for the successful candidate in one of the key growth areas of PIC Group’s expanding business. The Remote Operations Center (ROC) combines state-of-the-art technology with Control Room Operations for unmatched control capability. A versatile platform for all technologies, such as renewable energy (wind, solar, hydro), reciprocating engines, simple cycle, aero derivative, combined cycle, and process equipment, the ROC provides centralized location for operations and monitoring of projects around the globe. SCADA and operations training will be available as required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• The Control Room Operator will be accountable for the safe, reliable, and compliant operations including monitoring, startup, and shutdown of multiple power generation technologies that may include Reciprocating Engines, Wind Turbines, Photo Voltaic Solar Units, and/or Gas Turbines.
• The Control Room Operator will support the integration of various existing control systems with the Remote Operating Center’s (ROC) SCADA system.
• Work within the SCADA software platform to remotely monitor, startup, shutdown and reset a variety of power generation systems.
• Perform system maintenance and operational changes / improvements under an established Management of Change (MOC) process.
• Provide proactive system support, working closely with our customers and our Operations center.
• Troubleshoot software and system components, from field device communication to the data historian, using available in-house and online support resources.
• Demonstrate performance toward operational excellence.

Job Requirements

• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills to identify, analyze, and recommend solutions.

Physical Requirements

Ability to walk, reach, climb, stoop, and lift (up to 50 pounds).

Education / Experience

• Gas Turbine experience
• Power plant control room operation experience
• Experience working with Microsoft Office suite of products
• Sponsorship is not available.

PIC Group, Inc. offers competitive wages and benefits. We seek out and employ talented individuals who meet the qualifications for each position. Due to the large number of responses we receive to our postings, only those applicants with the required experience and qualifications will be contacted. PIC Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.