Control Room Operator
Verto UK
Hobbs, NM
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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$52–$59 Per Hour
LOCATION
Hobbs, NM
POSTED
30+ days ago
$59 per hour, matching 401K, PTO, Medical, Sick pay
12-hour rotating shifts (days/nights, weekends & holidays)
A leading clean energy operator is seeking a Control Room Operator to support the safe, reliable operation of a combined-cycle gas turbine power plant. Reporting to the Operations Manager, this role is responsible for real-time monitoring of plant systems, alarm response, and supporting startup and shutdown activities.
This is a hands-on operations role ideal for an experienced plant operator with strong safety awareness and a solid understanding of combined-cycle power generation.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and operate combined-cycle plant systems from the control room.
- Respond to alarms, abnormal conditions, and system events.
- Support plant startups, shutdowns, and operational transitions.
- Maintain accurate operating logs (output, emissions, fuel, water, heat rate).
- Support maintenance activities including LOTO, troubleshooting, and work preparation.
- Promote and enforce all safety, permit-to-work, and regulatory requirements.
- Participate in emergency response and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Prior experience as a Control Room Operator or equivalent in a power generation facility (combined-cycle preferred).
- Strong knowledge of gas turbines, steam turbines, and process controls.
- Experience reading P&IDs, schematics, and operating procedures.
- Familiarity with water chemistry, chemical handling, and plant safety systems.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work rotating shifts.
- High school diploma or equivalent (required).
- Technical or Associate degree preferred.
- Must be physically capable of plant work and authorized to work in the U.S.
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