Control Room Operator (CRO)

Role Overview

The Control Room Operator (CRO) at Sandy Creek Energy Station monitors and controls plant systems to support safe, reliable, and efficient power generation.

What You Will Do

The CRO responds to alarms and abnormal conditions, directs corrective actions, and performs plant start-up and shutdown activities in accordance with established procedures.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This position requires strong knowledge of power plant equipment and systems, experience monitoring and controlling plant systems, and ability to interpret P&IDs and other plant technical documentation.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; an associate degree in power plant technology or a related technical field is preferred.
• Minimum of two years of Control Room Operator or equivalent operating experience in power generation or a comparable industrial facility is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of power plant equipment and systems, including boilers, steam turbines, generators, pumps, electrical equipment, water treatment, and balance-of-plant systems.
• Experience monitoring and controlling plant systems, responding to alarms and abnormal conditions, troubleshooting equipment, and taking appropriate corrective or emergency actions.
• Ability to interpret P&IDs, single-line diagrams, schematics, control logic, operating procedures, and other plant technical documentation.
• Working knowledge of plant safety and regulatory requirements, including LOTO, equipment isolation, PPE, and safe work practices.
• Strong communication and multitasking skills with the ability to provide direction to field operators and work effectively with other plant personnel.
• Ability to successfully complete facility CRO qualification requirements and maintain a valid, unrestricted U.S. driver’s license in good standing.

Benefits

• Base pay rate ranging from $35 to $58 per hour
• Annual performance bonus