Power Plant Control Room Operator - Lead

Direct Energy Business; Harrisville (RI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ocean State Power in Harrisville, RI, is seeking a Control Room Operator to coordinate on‑shift operations for a two 2x1 combined cycle plant. The role requires troubleshooting, decision making, and leadership to safely run equipment through startup, upsets, and normal operations.

The successful candidate will operate DCS systems, maintain chemical logs, and support SOP development while adhering to safety and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience using test equipment and calibration appliances.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and basic understanding of chemistry, physics, electricity, and mathematics.
• Advanced certifications and licenses is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate on-shift operations for a block power plant.
• Operate and monitor plant equipment under various operating scenarios.
• Assist in development of SOPs and plant improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and safety procedures.
• Provide on-the-job training in complex technical areas.

Skills

Test equipment

Calibration appliances

Machinery repair

Chemical safety understanding

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Ocean State Power in Harrisville, RI, is seeking a Control Room Operator to coordinate on‑shift operations for a two 2x1 combined cycle plant. The role requires troubleshooting, decision making, and leadership to safely run equipment through startup, upsets, and normal operations.

The successful candidate will operate DCS systems, maintain chemical logs, and support SOP development while adhering to safety and regulatory requirements.