Power Plant Control Room Operator – 12‑Hour Shifts

PROENERGY; Sedalia (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

PROENERGY in Sedalia, Missouri seeks an operations professional to safely remotely operate multiple combustion turbine generators and related balance-of-plant equipment. Responsibilities include starting/stopping engines, emissions control, voltage adjustments, load changes, BOP system control, alarm management, and logbook/data entry. Units may span multiple sites with different owners.

Reports to the ROC Superintendent. Work location at 2001 Proenergy Blvd., Sedalia, MO 65301.

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.
• US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa.

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.

Skills

P&ID reading

Multi-tasking under pressure

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

PROENERGY in Sedalia, Missouri seeks an operations professional to safely remotely operate multiple combustion turbine generators and related balance-of-plant equipment. Responsibilities include starting/stopping engines, emissions control, voltage adjustments, load changes, BOP system control, alarm management, and logbook/data entry. Units may span multiple sites with different owners.

Reports to the ROC Superintendent. Work location at 2001 Proenergy Blvd., Sedalia, MO 65301.