Control Room Operator (CRO)

NAES•Milford, NJ

14d•$46 - $51•Onsite

About The Position

The Gilbert Generating Station, located on a 232-acre site along the Delaware River in Hunterdon County, features a 288 MW four-on-one natural gas combined-cycle unit and a 152 MW oil/gas-fired simple-cycle peaking turbine. Originally commissioned in the 1920s as a coal-fired facility, the plant was converted to oil in 1970 and later transitioned to natural gas, reflecting its evolution in response to changing energy demands and fuel availability. Opportunity Summary The Control Room Operator (CRO) is responsible for monitoring the status of all plant systems on a continuous basis. As the CRO, this position ensures that alarms and upset conditions are properly cleared by taking appropriate corrective actions; executes plant shutdown and start-up procedures, as required, and ensures that the plant meets its generating requirements while operating in a safe and efficient manner. As the CRO, this position ensures that all equipment is operating properly in accordance with approved procedures, guidelines, equipment technical manuals and operating directives from plant management. Your scope of responsibility as CRO includes the following primary functions:

Requirements

We are seeking a skilled Operator with a foundation in power generation operations, along with a proven ability to support team success and consistently meet performance standards.
Must currently possess a State of New Jersey Blue Seal Stationary Engineer’s License or be able to obtain one within 12 months of hire.
Extensive experience in power plant operations, with a focus on control room management and system monitoring.
Strong understanding of plant equipment, systems, and operational procedures, including turbine generators, combustion turbines, and HRSGs.
Theoretical and practical knowledge of thermodynamic processes and turbine principles, closed system steam generation, safety protocols, hazardous waste management, and the inspection and recording of plant operating parameters.
Experience in water chemistry control, analysis of water conditions, water treatment facility operations and chemical handling requirements is required.
Must be able to successfully complete the Operator Qualification Program in policy defined period.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey information to management and team members.
Must possess a valid, unrestricted U.S. driver’s license and ensure it remains in good standing at all times.

Nice To Haves

An Associate degree in Plant Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, Process Technology, or a related field is preferred. Alternatively, equivalent technical training in industrial maintenance or instrumentation and control is beneficial, though not required.
Relevant industry or military experience may be considered in lieu of education on a year-for-year basis.
Preferred experience in the direct operation of a combined cycle large frame gas turbine power plant.
Experience with piping and instrument schematics and process controls desirable.

Responsibilities

Assist in the start-up, operation, and shutdown of all equipment, including turbine/generators.
Ensure the safe and efficient operation of all equipment, including combustion turbines, HRSGs, steam turbines, generators, and auxiliaries.
Fully support and actively participate in NAES Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Compliance Programs.
Accept personal responsibility for own safety, adhering to, supporting, and helping enforce all company safety and environmental rules, policies, and procedures.
Completes the daily log and other plant records promptly and accurately, covering electrical output, steam output, emissions output, fuel consumed, water consumed, and heat rates.
Conduct periodic reviews of logs and records to ensure the effective functioning of tag-out procedures, equipment status, and designated administrative systems.
Participate in the administrative maintenance of plant operating manuals, technical references, prints and diagrams, and preventive/predictive maintenance records.
Communicate plant abnormalities to other plant personnel and management.
Monitor the performance of plant equipment, taking appropriate corrective action as required when alarms are activated.
As needed, direct the work of others to assist with tasks.
Participate in staff training as assigned.
Follow shift relief procedures, ensuring accurate and complete presentation and delivery of all plant issues and concerns. The on-duty Technician cannot leave until properly relieved.
Be proficient in the operation of all plant equipment, proactively monitoring all plant equipment and systems.
Assist in troubleshooting technical issues and diagnosing equipment failures/anomalies.
Assist with control measures during plant upset conditions, including containment, control, and corrective actions.
Support the maintenance of plant equipment on normal shifts and during outages as plant status allows.
Actively support the Maintenance Team in the execution of maintenance plans by providing support LOTO (Lockout/Tagout), equipment identification, troubleshooting, work request preparation, or other areas as needed.
Complete other tasks as requested by the Operations Manager.