Control Room Operator

PROENERGY; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life/Disability Insurance

10 paid holidays

401K plan

Job summary

PROENERGY is seeking a qualified individual for the safe remote operation of combustion turbine generators in Houston, Texas. Responsibilities include monitoring plant operations, troubleshooting, and ensuring compliance with environmental standards. Candidates must possess a high school diploma and strong communication skills while being fluent in English. The position offers competitive pay and excellent benefits, including health insurance and a 401K plan.

Qualifications

• Able to pass the NERC certification test within 6 months of hire.
• This role requires 12-hour rotating shift coverage.
• Background check and drug screen required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor plant operations to ensure compliance with environmental limitations.
• Investigate and control potential detrimental conditions.
• Log all operational information in electronic logbook.

Skills

Fluent in English

Ability to read and interpret P&IDs

Strong communication skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel

Ability to multi-task

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

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: 6246 McHard Road, Houston, TX 77053

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.
• Must be fluent in English, with strong speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension skills.
• US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa.
• Successful candidate will need to satisfactorily complete pre-employment drug screen and background check.

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.

Benefits

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.

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.