Power Plant Control Room Operator — Shift Roles

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 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.