Control Room Operator
Hybrid · Pecos, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Operate, monitor, and control plant systems (SCADA/DCS) to ensure safe, reliable energy production and continuous operation of the Pecos, Texas power plant. Responsibilities include executing start-up, shutdown, and switching activities; responding to alarms and disturbances; monitoring performance and taking corrective actions; maintaining accurate logs and reports; coordinating with maintenance for preventive/corrective tasks; ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards; promoting a safe, clean control room and plant environment. Requirements include 1+ year of control room experience in an industrial setting, knowledge of SCADA/DCS/PLC systems, understanding of start-up/shutdown processes, CMMS experience (IBM Maximo), strong attention to detail, effective communication and teamwork, and willingness to work shifts (nights/weekends). Preferred technical diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
Required Qualifications
- 1+ year of experience operating in a control room within an industrial plant environment
- 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 Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), such as IBM Maximo
- Strong attention to detail and ability to make decisions under pressure in real-time operations
- Effective communication and teamwork skills
- Accurate record-keeping and reporting capability
- Willingness to work in shifts, including nights and weekends
- Technical diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) preferred
Additional Requirements
- U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident required; temporary visa holders not eligible for hire
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