Control Room Operator (CRO)

NAES•Riesel, TX

64d•Onsite

About The Position

The Control Room Operator (CRO) at Sandy Creek Energy Station monitors and controls plant systems to support safe, reliable, and efficient power generation. The CRO responds to alarms and abnormal conditions, directs appropriate corrective actions, and performs plant start-up and shutdown activities in accordance with established procedures. This position monitors generation and dispatch requirements, operates equipment within established limits, and supports the testing, inspection, troubleshooting, and maintenance of plant equipment and systems.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
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
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 power plant technology or a related technical field is preferred.
Relevant industry or military experience may be considered in lieu of additional education.

Responsibilities

Operate and oversee plant systems and equipment safely and efficiently in accordance with operating procedures, established limits, and applicable safety and regulatory requirements.
Execute plant start-up, normal operation, shutdown, and emergency procedures while responding appropriately to alarms, equipment issues, and abnormal plant conditions.
Respond to electrical, steam, and fuel dispatch instructions while maintaining required generation and plant operating conditions.
Evaluate plant performance, equipment status, chemistry, instrumentation, and operating parameters; identify problems and initiate or direct appropriate corrective actions.
Take appropriate emergency actions to maintain electrical service, protect personnel, and safeguard plant equipment.
Administer and issue equipment tag-outs as authorized and ensure compliance with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and other plant safety requirements.
Provide operational direction to Assistant Plant Operators (APOs) regarding field activities and adjustments necessary to maintain plant conditions, equipment operation, and chemistry requirements.
Participate in preventive, scheduled, and corrective maintenance activities, including equipment inspections, testing, troubleshooting, and minor maintenance as assigned.
Document operating activities through accurate logs, readings, records, and reports; communicate equipment issues, upset conditions, and significant operating events to the Shift Supervisor.
Utilize P&IDs, electrical drawings, schematics, control logic, equipment manuals, and other technical documentation to support troubleshooting and safe plant operation.