Senior Control Room Operator – Power Plant

Grand River Dam Authority; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Grand River Dam Authority in Oklahoma is seeking a Technician Senior – Operations (Control Room Operator) to safely start up, operate, and shut down a large power generation facility. You will monitor turbine and balance of plant equipment, read meters and records, coordinate with maintenance, and ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

This role requires a strong technical background, the Plant Operator IV qualification, and several years of plant experience; a competitive

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent required; technical degree desirable.
• Minimum six years operational experience in a power plant.
• One year of Control Room experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely start up, operate, and shut down the plant.
• Operate combustion turbine generators and balance of plant equipment.
• Read meters/gauges and monitor data to verify operating conditions.
• Maintain logs and reporting, inform management of abnormalities.
• Support maintenance activities and CMMS usage; follow safety protocols.
• Handle hazardous materials as required and ensure environmental compliance.

Skills

Technical skills

Plant Operator IV Qualification

Gas Turbine experience

Coal experience

Turbine operations knowledge

Piping & instrument diagrams

Power plant knowledge

Communication skills

Education

HS diploma or equivalent; associate degree desirable

Job description

Grand River Dam Authority in Oklahoma is seeking a Technician Senior – Operations (Control Room Operator) to safely start up, operate, and shut down a large power generation facility. You will monitor turbine and balance of plant equipment, read meters and records, coordinate with maintenance, and ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

This role requires a strong technical background, the Plant Operator IV qualification, and several years of plant experience; a competitive