Control Room Operator

Wärtsilä; Pecos (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Wärtsilä is seeking a Control Room Operator to join our Power Plant team in Pecos, Texas. You will monitor and control plant systems (SCADA/DCS/PLC) to ensure safe, reliable energy production and coordinate with maintenance and operations to keep the plant running.

The ideal candidate has 1+ year in a control room, hands-on experience with plant start-up and shut-down, strong communication, attention to detail, and a technical diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience operating in a control room within an industrial plant.
• Working knowledge of SCADA, DCS, and/or PLC systems (alarms, trending, system controls).
• Understanding of plant operations including start-up, synchronization, load management, and shutdown processes.
• Familiarity with auxiliary systems (e.g., compressed air, cooling systems, fuel/lubrication systems, emissions control).
• Experience using CMMS, such as IBM Maximo.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and control plant systems (e.g., SCADA/DCS) to ensure safe, reliable, and continuous energy production in accordance with operational plans.
• Execute plant start-up, shutdown, and switching activities while responding effectively to alarms, disturbances, and emergencies.
• Monitor system performance, identify abnormalities, and take corrective actions in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate operational logs, reports, and performance records, ensuring effective shift handovers and communication.
• Coordinate with maintenance teams to support preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, quality, and environmental standards and procedures.
• Promote a safe, clean, and well-organized control room and plant environment.

Skills

SCADA

DCS

PLC systems

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Decision making

Education

Technical diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

IBM Maximo

Job description

Wärtsilä is an innovative technology company and a global leader in the Energy market. For more than 190 years, we've been building what's next, helping our customers and society navigate the transition toward a decarbonized and sustainable future. Every day, Wärtsilians around the world put their hearts and minds into turning our purpose, enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services, into reality.

As our business continues to grow, we're looking for forward-thinking talent who want to make an impact while building a long-term future. At Wärtsilä, you can build a career, not just a role, with opportunities to learn, grow, and contribute to work that matters. Join a company with a strong foundation, an exciting future, and a career path built to last. Want to join the ride?

Control Room Operator

We are looking for a Control Room Operator to join our Power Plant team in Pecos, Texas.

What Will You Be Doing

As a Control Room Operator, you will be responsible for monitoring and controlling power plant systems to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations. You will play a critical role in real-time decision-making, coordinating closely with other maintenance and operations personnel to maintain continuous energy production for our engine power plant in Pecos, Texas.

The ideal candidate for this position will have at least 2 years of experience in Logistics, warehousing or supply chain management, excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong attention to detail.

As a Control Room Operator, you will focus on these responsibilities:

• Operate, monitor, and control plant systems (e.g., SCADA/DCS) to ensure safe, reliable, and continuous energy production in accordance with operational plans.
• Execute plant start-up, shutdown, and switching activities while responding effectively to alarms, disturbances, and emergency situations.
• Monitor system performance, identify abnormalities, and take corrective actions in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate operational logs, reports, and performance records, ensuring effective shift handovers and communication.
• Coordinate with maintenance teams to support preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, quality, and environmental standards and procedures.
• Promote a safe, clean, and well-organized control room and plant environment.

To be successful in this role, we expect you to have:

• 1+ year of experience operating in a control room within an industrial plant environment.
• Working knowledge of SCADA, DCS, and/or PLC systems (alarms, trending, system controls).
• Understanding of plant operations including start-up, synchronization, load management, and shutdown processes.
• Familiarity with auxiliary systems (e.g., compressed air, cooling systems, fuel/lubrication systems, emissions control).
• Experience using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), such as IBM Maximo.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to make decisions under pressure in real-time operations.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Accurate record-keeping and reporting capability.
• Technical diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) preferred
• Willingness to work in shifts, including nights and weekends

Why you and us

You will be a part of a global organization with local presence and work in an exciting and dynamic working environment with highly motivated and skilled co-workers. We offer interesting and challenging work tasks, as well as personal and professional development in a great team.

If you want to be a part of this working environment and think your personal skills and qualities match the job requirements, we look forward to receiving your job application.

Last application date: 26/10/2026

At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities.

Please note that according to Wärtsilä policy, voluntary consent for a security check may be required from candidates being considered for this position, depending on the applicable country.

This is Wärtsilä

Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy industries, employing around 18,000 professionals across 78 countries. Together, we’re driving the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com