1. Job Overview
We are looking for an experienced Control Room Operator – Power Plant to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of gas turbines, steam turbines, waste heat recovery boilers, and associated power plant equipment.
The Control Room Operator will monitor plant operations, manage equipment start-up and shutdown activities, perform routine inspections, maintain operational parameters, and ensure uninterrupted power generation and utility services.
The role involves working in both the control room and field operations while following operational procedures, safety standards, and instructions from the Shift Supervisor and Main Control Room.
2. Key Responsibilities
Power Plant Operations & Equipment Monitoring
- Operate and monitor gas turbines (GT), steam turbines (ST), waste heat boilers (WHB), and associated auxiliary equipment.
- Ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of power generation systems and utility services.
- Monitor plant operating parameters, instrumentation readings, and equipment performance.
- Conduct routine inspections of operational and standby equipment.
- Record daily operational readings and report any abnormalities or deviations.
Control Room Operations
- Perform safe start-up and shutdown of gas turbines, steam turbines, and associated systems when assigned.
- Monitor plant operations through control room systems and instrumentation.
- Operate potline rectifier transformers from the control room when authorized.
- Coordinate with the Shift Supervisor, System Controller, and Power Operator to maintain smooth plant operations.
- Respond promptly to operational issues and equipment-related alarms.
Maintenance & Equipment Management
- Assist supervisors and power operators with equipment start-up, shutdown, and isolation activities for maintenance.
- Support routine equipment testing, commissioning, and recommissioning after maintenance shutdowns.
- Ensure standby equipment remains operational and ready for emergency use.
- Identify equipment faults and communicate technical issues to the concerned supervisor.
Safety & Emergency Management
- Follow power plant safety procedures, operational guidelines, and permit-to-work requirements.
- Remain familiar with emergency response procedures and equipment-specific safety instructions.
- Maintain safe working practices to protect personnel, equipment, and plant operations.
- Report equipment abnormalities, operational risks, and safety concerns immediately.
Operational Coordination & Teamwork
- Coordinate with customers and internal departments under the direction of the System Controller.
- Follow operational instructions from the Shift Supervisor and Main Control Room.
- Maintain accurate operational records and shift reports.
- Support on-the-job training and knowledge sharing with junior operators.
- Maintain housekeeping standards and operational discipline.
- Continuously improve technical knowledge and operational competency.
3. Technical Equipment & Power Plant Experience
Candidates should have relevant operational knowledge and experience in the following power plant systems:
Power Plant 1
- Boiler Common Services, including deaerators, feed pumps, and chemical dosing systems.
- Gas Turbines: FR5, FR9B, and 13D.
- Waste Heat Recovery Boilers (WHRB), including main steam headers.
- Steam Turbine 14 and associated equipment.
- Compressor House and Firewater Pumps.
Power Plant 2
- Gas Turbines: FR9E and associated equipment.
- Waste Heat Recovery Boilers, including steam headers and process steam systems.
- Steam Turbines 16 and 18.
- Desiccant Dryer House, GT air coolers, and cooling systems.
- Seawater Pumps and Chlorination Plant.
Power Plant 1A (Units 21, 22 & 23)
- Gas Turbines 21, 22, and 23.
- Waste Heat Recovery Boilers 21, 22, and 23.
- Steam Turbine 22 and associated Demineralization (Demin) Plant.
- Combined Cycle Power Plant (CCPP) Gas Skid.
- GT 23 Gas Skid.
- Potline 7 and Potline 9 Rectifier Transformers.
- Compressed Air House 7B.
- Condor Seawater Pump House.
- Condor Chlorination Plant.
4. Qualifications & Education
- Diploma in Engineering or an equivalent technical qualification.
- Relevant technical knowledge of power generation systems, industrial utilities, and plant operations.
- Understanding of gas turbines, steam turbines, boilers, pumps, compressors, and auxiliary equipment.
5. Required Experience
- Minimum 3 years of experience in the Operations Department of a modern power station or power generation facility.
- Hands-on experience in gas turbine and steam turbine operations.
- Experience operating and monitoring waste heat recovery boilers.
- Knowledge of control room operations, equipment start-up and shutdown, and plant monitoring.
- Experience with routine inspections, operational reporting, and equipment troubleshooting.
6. Required Skills & Competencies
- Power Plant Operations
- Control Room Operations
- Gas Turbine Operations
- Steam Turbine Operations
- Boiler and Waste Heat Recovery Boiler Operations
- Power Generation Systems
- Plant Equipment Monitoring
- Start-up and Shutdown Procedures
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Operational Safety and Emergency Response
- Technical Reporting and Documentation
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Teamwork and Coordination
- Problem-Solving and Decision-Making
7. Key Performance Objectives
- Ensure safe and continuous power plant operations.
- Maintain equipment reliability and operational efficiency.
- Ensure operating parameters remain within approved limits.
- Minimize operational disruptions and equipment downtime.
- Maintain compliance with plant safety and operating procedures.
- Support reliable power generation and uninterrupted utility services.