Control Room Operator

Contour Global•Hobbs, NM

42d•Onsite

About The Position

ContourGlobal, a KKR company, is an established Independent Power Producer (IPP) focused on developing, acquiring, and operating electricity generation and storage assets across Europe, North and South America, with a presence in Africa and Asia. The company currently manages 6 GW of installed capacity across multiple technologies and asset classes, with an additional 1.3 MW of renewables under construction and nearly 12 GW under development. ContourGlobal is accelerating the decarbonization of its portfolio and evolving into a predominantly renewable IPP, supported by long-term contracts and innovative PPAs coupled with energy management solutions that deliver value beyond market standards. As a symbol of its ongoing transformation and growth, the company recently unveiled a new brand identity, celebrating 20 years of history and embracing The Right Power Forward as its guiding purpose. As the Control Room Operator, you will join our Operations team! In this role, you will report to the Operations Manager and will be responsible for monitoring and operating power plant systems to support safe, reliable, and efficient facility operations. The Control Room Operator responds to alarms and abnormal conditions, supports plant startup and shutdown activities as required, and collaborates with on-site personnel to maintain operational continuity. This role may also assist with general plant operations and maintenance activities as assigned by the Plant Manager and Operations Manager.

Requirements

Ability to understand procedures and instructions specific to the area of assignment, as would be acquired in four (4) years of high school, is required.
Experience as a Control Room Operator or equivalent position, in an operating or generating Plant, is required.
Excellent verbal and writing communication skills.

Nice To Haves

An Associate Degree, in a technical field, is desirable.
Experience in water chemistry control, water condition analysis, water treatment facility operations, and chemical-handling requirements is desired.
Theoretical and practical knowledge of combustion/steam turbine operations, closed-system generation, industrial safety, hazardous waste management, and inspection/recording of Plant parameters, is highly desirable.
Experience using SAP or other CMMS is desired.
Demonstrated experience in the direct operation of a combined-cycle-large-frame gas turbine Power Plant preferred.
Experience with piping and instrument schematics, and process controls, desirable.
Extensive working knowledge of Power Plant industry desirable.

Responsibilities

Have a strong working knowledge of the ContourGlobal Health & Safety Management System and its respective safe work practices, i.e., Permit to Work, Management of Change, and Contractor Safety etc.
Coach and mentor facility employee through engagement on proper safety behaviors, use of the ContourGlobal Management System and its respective expectations and through on-going participation of in Health & Safety activities i.e., inspection, incident investigation and visible felt leadership.
Verify job tasks are adequately reviewed prior to initiating work and when changes occur in the work environment or tasks requirements.
Ensure all Incidents and potential adverse events (i.e., Near Misses) are quickly communicated to Plant leadership and Health & Safety site/regional support.
Lead a shift consisting of 2 other operators in the safe and efficient operations of a 2x1 combined cycle power plant.
Conduct shift meetings and ensure completion of all shift duties.
Ensure problems are swiftly resolved and/or written into the plant CMMS.
Review all rounds completed by other operators.
Conduct plant startups and shutdowns as well as responding to any abnormal plant conditions.
Maintain compliance with ContourGlobal’s safe work practices outlined in the organizations Health & Safety Management System.
Support fellow work partners to help ensure job tasks are adequately reviewed prior to initiating work and when changes occur in the work environment or tasks requirements.
Communicate any unsafe work condition or hazard to your Health & Safety Manager or Operational manager immediately.
Report any Health & Safety incident, realized or potential to your Health & Safety Manager or Operational manager immediately.
Participate in Health & Safety activities as requested i.e., Incident investigations, inspections, effectiveness reviews and best practice sharing.
Ensure the daily log, efficiency reports, and other various reports are completed in a timely and accurate manner.
Conduct periodic log and record reviews, to ensure that tag-out procedures, equipment status, and designated administrative systems are functioning effectively.
Participate in the administrative maintenance of Plant operating manuals, technical references, prints and diagrams, and preventive/predictive maintenance records.
Actively supports the Maintenance team in the execution of maintenance plans by providing lock-out/tag-out support, equipment identification, troubleshooting, work request preparation, electrical and mechanical maintenance, or other areas as needed.
Fully support and actively participate in CG Safety and Regulatory Compliance Programs.
Complete other tasks, as requested by the Operations Manager.
Effectively use the organizational framework to capture, implement, and reward improvement initiatives.
Encourage the team members to identify and initiate improvements and innovations that will enhance the maintenance department's safety and reliability, work productivity, cost reduction, and quality of client service.