Control Room Operator

Title: Control Room Operator
Position Type: Contract
Location: Wisconsin

Key Project Requirements:

• 5+ years of power plant operations experience, including hands-on Control Room Operator experience at a combustion/gas turbine facility.
• Experience operating gas turbines from the control room, including plant startup/shutdown, load management, and response to abnormal and emergency operating conditions.
• Experience with gas turbine control systems, balance-of-plant equipment, electrical systems, and plant dispatch requirements.
• GE 7FA experience strongly preferred; simple-cycle peaking plant experience is a plus.

Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Control Room Operator to provide operations support at a gas turbine power generation facility in Wisconsin. The Control Room Operator will monitor and control plant equipment, manage unit startups and shutdowns, coordinate plant operations with field personnel, and respond to alarms and abnormal operating conditions. This position is responsible for ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient plant operation while meeting dispatch requirements and maintaining compliance with safety and environmental standards. Flexibility to adjust work hours based on unit operating schedules is required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate and monitor gas turbines and balance-of-plant equipment through plant control systems.
• Perform unit startups, shutdowns, synchronization, and load adjustments in accordance with dispatch requirements and established operating procedures.
• Monitor equipment conditions, operating parameters, alarms, and system trends to identify and respond to abnormal operating conditions.
• Coordinate with Auxiliary Operators and plant personnel to safely execute plant operations, equipment inspections, and maintenance activities.
• Respond to plant trips, equipment malfunctions, and emergency conditions, taking appropriate corrective actions to protect personnel and equipment.
• Communicate with dispatch personnel to coordinate generation requirements, unit availability, and changes in plant operating conditions.
• Support plant safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), equipment isolation, and environmental compliance requirements.
• Maintain accurate operating logs, shift turnover documentation, and equipment status reports.

Job Requirements:

• Working Strong working knowledge of combustion turbine operations, plant control systems, and balance-of-plant equipment.
• Experience operating gas turbines through startup, shutdown, synchronization, and load changes.
• Ability to independently assess plant conditions, troubleshoot operational issues, and respond effectively to alarms and emergency situations.
• Knowledge of electrical systems, instrumentation, controls, and plant safety procedures, including LOTO.
• Ability to interpret operating procedures, equipment drawings, system descriptions, and technical documentation.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate effectively with field operators, maintenance personnel, and plant management.

Education / Experience:

• 5+ years of power plant operations experience, including direct Control Room Operator experience at a combustion/gas turbine facility.
• GE 7FA gas turbine experience strongly preferred; experience operating simple-cycle peaking facilities is a plus.