Control Room Operator

PROENERGY; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

PROENERGY is seeking a skilled operator to remotely manage multiple combustion turbine generators and related BOP equipment from a fast-paced control center. Responsibilities include starting/stopping engines, emissions control, voltage adjustments, load changes, and alarm management across multiple sites.

The role requires reading P&IDs, maintaining logbooks, and ensuring safe operations. A 12-hour rotating shift with days and nights is expected; candidates must pass pre-employment and NERC

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Able to read P&IDs, electrical one-lines, logic drawings, manuals, I/O lists.
• Must pass NERC background check and pre-employment drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Monitor plant operations to ensure units run within design basis and environmental limits.
• Investigate conditions and take corrective actions.
• Control loading of power units per dispatch requirements.
• Observe control panel readings and report abnormal conditions.
• Maintain logs and turnover of operational control; start/stop CTG units as directed.
• Coordinate with on-site crews and SMEs for troubleshooting.

Skills

Reading P&IDs

Clear communication

Shift work flexibility

Education

High school diploma

Job description

PROENERGY is an engineering, R&D, and manufacturing powerhouse. The company addresses every need for fast-start power generation: turbine and package manufacturing, turnkey project execution, power purchase agreements, and asset lifecycle care for turbines and plants. Where others see impossible energy challenges, PROENERGY provides innovative aeroderivative solutions.

Our Footprint

PROENERGY delivers fast-start, dispatchable power solutions from worldwide centers for aeroderivative excellence. We are investing more than $1 billion through 2028 in infrastructure to serve our customers.

In Sedalia, Missouri, our 600,000 sq ft Center for Excellence in Manufacturing—a world-class investment in fast-start power and the only campus of its kind in the world—is growing by 40 percent.

In Houston, Texas, our 500,000 sq ft Center for Excellence in Lifecycle Care features a Level-IV depot and aero repair facility, which executes comprehensive services for aeroderivative engines under one roof.

In Kansas City, we have an office with an Engineering team that supports our sought-after solutions for turnkey projects and contracted power.

And our worldwide service centers ensure local service expertise near our customers. Our expanding service footprint includes Phoenix, Buenos Aires, New Brunswick, and additional locations in Europe, Australia, and Southeast Asia.

Our Philosophy

We take care of our people and strive to make a positive difference for the world. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits that include Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life/Disability Insurance at minimal cost to the employee, 10 paid holidays, paid time off, and a 401K plan. If you are looking for a rewarding career and possess specialized knowledge and quality-oriented problem-solving skills, we encourage you to apply today.

Position Summary

The individual in this role will be responsible for the safe remote operation of multiple combustion turbine generators and associated balance of plant equipment. This involves starting/stopping engines, emissions control, voltage adjustments, power augmentation adjustment, load changes, starting/stopping of BOP systems, alarm management, trouble shooting, etc. Proper logbook entries and data entry are required. These units may be across multiple sites, in multiple counties or states, with multiple owners. This is both a classical control room in some ways, and a completely new style of control center in others. This is a fast paced ever changing environment.

Reports to: ROC Superintendent

Work Location: 2001 Proenergy Blvd., Sedalia, MO 65301

Position Responsibilities

• Monitor plant operations to assure that all power generation units and support equipment are operated within their design basis and in compliance with environmental limitations.
• Investigate conditions potentially detrimental to unit operations. Initiate immediate corrective actions as required.
• Control the loading of power generating units as directed in response to dispatch requirements.
• Observes control panel instruments and readings (via remote HMI) to note and report abnormal operating conditions indicating possible system or station trouble.
• Determine nature and cause of trouble from evidence available, and takes corrective action to maintain safe and optimum operating conditions.
• Gather and report unit daily availability, in regard to derates and outage information.
• Monitor physical security of sites via camera systems and report any suspicious activity to proper authorities.
• Attain and maintain NERC or other regional certifications.
• Maintain voltage schedule and monitor unit output to ensure operation within the generator capability curve.
• Log all pertinent operational information in electronic logbook.
• Perform proper turnover and transfer of operational control of units as required.
• Start and stop CTG units in accordance with dispatch instructions.
• Coordinate with on-site crews and company subject matter experts to assist in troubleshooting unit issues.
• Comply with all remote operation center procedures.
• Assist in developing, reviewing, and revising department procedures.
• Compile data, analyze trends, and help with troubleshooting as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Able to read and interpret P&IDs, electrical one-lines, logic drawings, technical manuals, I/O lists, etc.
• This position requires an employee background check according to NERC guidelines, normal background check, and a pre-employment drug screen.
• Applicants must be able to pass the NERC certification test within 6 months of hire.
• This position is staffed around the clock by personnel working a 12-hour rotating shift schedule. Half your shifts worked will be days, the others will be nights.
• US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa.

Desired Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience with GE LM6000's strongly preferred, as well as general power plant experience.
• Ability to learn quickly, pivot direction quickly, and adapt to consistent change. Must be able to multi-task and manage high pressure situations with clarity.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills. Almost all communication with the sites are over the phone or through email.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook. These programs, along with many other, are used continuously in day-to-day operations. General computer skills are a plus.

It is PROENERGY's policy to provide equal opportunity in employment to all its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, national origin, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law.