Control Room Operator - West Valley

Salt River Project; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

Salt River Project in Glendale, AZ is seeking a Control Room Operator trainee to learn the operation of coal, natural gas and other power units. You will monitor plant equipment from the control room and site, under supervision, and progress through the OST curriculum toward Operator Specialist classification.

The role includes training across environmental guidelines, plant processes, and coordinating with AGC for load changes. Shift work and overtime may be required during the training period.

Qualifications

• Must complete at least one year as O&M Specialist III, Operations or equivalent skills and knowledge.
• A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent is required.
• Must possess the appropriate valid Arizona driver's license.
• Appropriate respirator medical certification, fit test and training required.
• Physical agility test required.
• Trades assessment required.

Responsibilities

• OST is responsible for learning to operate and monitor equipment and auxiliaries by remote control from the control room as well as from throughout the facility.
• OST is responsible for operation of all units in his charge with his related equipment, including potential maintenance duties at the site.
• OST coordinates and maintains unit availability with AGC, planning for load reductions/increases based on system demands.
• OST learns to operate units within environmental and SRP guidelines.
• OST directs the work of other classifications and assists as directed in completing tasks.
• OST trains personnel in other classifications in the proper operation of plant equipment, controls, and procedures.
• OST learns how to evaluate plant processes and issue clearances; knowledge of clearance procedures is required.

Education

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

Arizona driver's license

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Control Room Operator - West Valley

Location: Glendale, AZ, US

Date: Aug 12, 2026

Join us in building a better future for Arizona!

SRP is one of the largest public power and water utilities in the U.S. providing electricity to approximately one million customers in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. Since its founding in 1903, SRP has fostered a culture of stewardship and customer service consistently ranking as an industry leader in customer service according to J.D. Power and named one of Arizona's best employers by Forbes. SRP continues to adapt to its changing business environment by seeking innovative ways to reimagine utility service and the provision of critical resources essential to the life and economy of Arizona.

Why Work at SRP

At SRP, we foster an inclusive work environment and believe everyone should have a fair chance to work, regardless of who they are. That's why we value teams with diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds to help SRP deliver on its mission of providing reliable, affordable and sustainable water and power.

SRP's success is rooted in our employees' happiness, health, and safety. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and enhance their well-being. In addition to competitive pay and performance incentives, eligible employees can take advantage of the following benefits:

• Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee)
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Available your first day: Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
• Over 200+ hours of PTO (includes vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave)
• Parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and adoption assistance
• Wellness programs (including access to a recreation and fitness facility)
• Short and long-term disability plans
• Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs
• 10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking

Summary

The Control Room Operator is involved in all aspects of operating a power generation facility. Depending on the facility, operating personnel may also perform maintenance-related functions in addition to operational duties. The scope and complexity of these maintenance responsibilities vary by facility and may not be specifically listed below; however, they are considered an expected part of the role.

Because the Control Room Operator position is a designated training role with a defined training period, it is not eligible as an upgrade position for an O&M 3 Operator.

This position is responsible for the successful completion of the OST curriculum and promotion to the Operator Specialist classification.

Under limited supervision is responsible for learning the facility specific operation of coal, natural gas and fuel oil fired steam generating units and steam turbine generators, simple cycle gas turbines and combined cycle units, conventional and pumped storage hydro units, internal combustion engine units, solar powered units, wind powered units and fuel cell powered units, and their related equipment.

• OST is responsible for learning to operate and monitor equipment and auxiliaries by remote control from the control room as well as from throughout the facility using pertinent information from Distributed Control Systems, gauges, instruments, and communication facilities located in the control room and throughout the plant.
• OST is responsible for operation of all units in his charge with his related equipment. In addition to his power plant duties, this may include regular O&M duties at the site, including housing areas, civil works, roadways, water or sewer systems, etc.
• OST is responsible for learning to coordinate and maintain unit availability with AGC, which includes preparation and planning for load reductions/increases based on system demands. Duties require a complete and thorough knowledge of the entire plant operation as it relates to the generation of power.
• OST is responsible for learning to operate units within environmental and SRP guidelines.
• OST is responsible for learning how to direct the work of other classifications and assists as directed by others in the completion of tasks.
• The OST will be required to train personnel in other classifications in the proper operation of plant equipment, controls, and procedures.
• OST is responsible for learning how to evaluate plant processes and issue clearances, as needed; this requires a thorough knowledge of the clearance procedure.

The typical duties are not intended to include all duties that comprise the job content but are intended to illustrate the levels of difficulty of the job. Overlapping of typical duties and responsibilities exists and may occur between classifications. Employees may be assigned to perform duties of either higher or lower classifications. Shift work, non-continuous multi-shift, and overtime may be required.

What It Takes To Succeed

T raining Objective:

The successful completion of all training curriculum defined by the Operations Specialist Trainee program and all testing and job performance measures must be completed successfully. All training shall be completed within two years from the date of promotion but, with Plant Manager's agreement, can vary due to work demands. The skill-training curriculums will vary based on business needs.

Skills training can and will change to meet the needs of the facility. Mandatory Regulatory Training will be completed to comply with SRP policy.

Progressionary Training Objectives:

Successful completion of the OST curriculum. Upon completion of the OST curriculum training, progression to the Operator Specialist classification is available without having to wait for there to be an opening in that classification at their current facility. Failure to complete the OST curriculum, testing and job performance measures in the specified amount of time will, at management's discretion, result in either a) an opportunity to bid to another position, or b) a demotion to O&M 3 T/A Specialist position.

Candidates will be evaluated and those who meet minimum qualifications and are selected to move forward in the hiring process will be sent the Trades Assessment link. If you are a current employee in a role that requires the Trades Assessment, you do not need to take the assessment.

Experience

Must complete at least one year as O&M Specialist III, Operations or equivalent skills and knowledge.

Education

A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent is required.

Testing and Certifications

Must possess the appropriate valid Arizona driver's license.

Appropriate respirator medical certification, fit test and training required.

Physical Agility Test

For specific list of training certifications contact departmental manager.

Trades Assessment

Drug/Alcohol Policy Statement

To promote the safety and well-being of our employees, customers, and the communities we serve, SRP is committed to maintaining a drug/alcohol free work environment. Although marijuana may now be legal in Arizona, except as otherwise specified under Arizona law, SRP considers it to be an illegal drug for the purpose of our drug/alcohol policy because marijuana remains illegal at the federal level. Any candidate found to be impaired during the hiring process or who has the presence of an illegal drug or unauthorized substance in their system during the pre-employment drug/alcohol test may be disqualified from further consideration in the hiring process.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Salt River Project (SRP) is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state or local law.

Work Authorization

All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Currently, SRP does not sponsor H1B visas, OPT, or other employment-related visa's.