Control Room Operator: 24/7 Power Plant Operations

NAES; Hannibal (OH); On-site; USD 66,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

NAES seeks a Control Room Operator for the Long Ridge Energy Generation Facility in Ohio, supporting safe and reliable operation of gas and steam turbines, HRSGs, and auxiliary systems. You will monitor DCS/SCADA, respond to alarms, and coordinate with dispatch and field crews.

The successful candidate will have an associate degree or equivalent experience, strong plant operations knowledge, and a commitment to safety, with eligibility for LOTO procedures and a valid U.S. driver’s license.

Qualifications

• An associate degree in power plant technology, engineering technology, process technology, or a related field is preferred.
• Extensive experience in power plant operations, including control room operation, DCS monitoring, and operation of combined-cycle generating equipment.
• Strong knowledge of combined-cycle plant equipment, systems, and operating procedures, including combustion turbines, steam turbines, HRSGs, generators, and auxiliary systems.
• Practical understanding of combustion and steam turbine operations, steam generation, plant operating parameters, and normal, abnormal, and emergency operating conditions.
• Hands-on experience with water chemistry, water treatment systems, chemical handling, and maintaining proper steam and HRSG chemistry conditions.
• Demonstrated ability to provide operational direction, coordinate field activities, and support the training and development of plant operators.
• Proven commitment to safe and environmentally compliant plant operations, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and other established safe work practices.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to coordinate with plant personnel, management, customers, and external system operators.
• Must possess a valid, unrestricted U.S. driver’s license and ensure it remains in good standing at all times.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety, operational, environmental, and regulatory requirements, including NAES compliance programs and documentation.
• Safely start up, operate, and shut down the gas turbine, steam turbine, HRSG, generator, and auxiliary systems.
• Monitor and control plant equipment through DCS/SCADA, respond to alarms and abnormal conditions, and take corrective action.
• Adjust plant operations to optimize generation, heat rate, fuel efficiency, and performance while maintaining equipment limits.
• Coordinate plant operations with customers, electrical system operators, fuel dispatchers, and other stakeholders to meet dispatch requirements.
• Respond to emergency and upset conditions, diagnose issues, and take appropriate action to protect personnel and equipment.
• Maintain operating logs and records, monitor plant performance and trends, and document deficiencies and abnormal conditions.
• Direct and coordinate field operations, including plant rounds and inspections, and oversee assistant operators.
• Test, monitor, and document water chemistry to maintain proper steam, HRSG, and water chemistry conditions.
• Coordinate equipment isolation, testing, maintenance support, and LOTO activities to safely return equipment to service.
• Use CMMS to document deficiencies, initiate work orders, and support preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Conduct shift handovers and communicate plant status and operational issues to plant personnel.
• Maintain knowledge of plant systems and assist with operator training and cross-training.
• Maintain secure access to DCS/SCADA and report cybersecurity or system integrity concerns.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support safe, efficient operations.

Skills

Control room ops

DCS monitoring

Water chemistry

Operational leadership

Safety & LOTO

Communication

Driver's license

Education

Associate degree in power plant tech/related field

Tools

CMMS

DCS/SCADA

Job description

NAES seeks a Control Room Operator for the Long Ridge Energy Generation Facility in Ohio, supporting safe and reliable operation of gas and steam turbines, HRSGs, and auxiliary systems. You will monitor DCS/SCADA, respond to alarms, and coordinate with dispatch and field crews.

The successful candidate will have an associate degree or equivalent experience, strong plant operations knowledge, and a commitment to safety, with eligibility for LOTO procedures and a valid U.S. driver’s license.