Control Room Operator
Wärtsilä•Pecos, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
Wärtsilä is seeking a Control Room Operator for its Power Plant team in Pecos, Texas. The role is responsible for monitoring and controlling power plant systems to support safe, efficient, and reliable operations and continuous energy production. The operator makes real-time decisions and coordinates closely with maintenance and operations personnel at an engine power plant.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of experience operating in a control room within an industrial plant environment.
- Working knowledge of SCADA, DCS, and/or PLC systems, including alarms, trending, and system controls.
- Understanding of plant operations, including start-up, synchronization, load management, and shutdown processes.
- Familiarity with auxiliary systems such as compressed air, cooling systems, fuel and lubrication systems, and emissions control.
- Experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (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 shifts, including nights and weekends.
Nice To Haves
- Technical diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
Responsibilities
- Operate, monitor, and control plant systems, such as SCADA and DCS, to ensure safe, reliable, and continuous energy production in accordance with operational plans.
- Execute plant start-up, shutdown, and switching activities, and respond effectively to alarms, disturbances, and emergency situations.
- Monitor system performance, identify abnormalities, and take timely corrective action.
- Maintain accurate operational logs, reports, and performance records, and ensure effective shift handovers and communication.
- Coordinate with maintenance teams to support preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
- Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards and procedures.
- Promote a safe, clean, and well-organized control room and plant environment.
Benefits
- Personal and professional development opportunities.
- Interesting and challenging work tasks.
- Work in a dynamic environment with motivated and skilled coworkers.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
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