Control Room Operator

Company: NES Fircroft
Location: Hobbs
Posted on: April 7, 2026

Job Description:

Job Summary: The Control Room Operator is responsible for monitoring the status of all Power Plant systems, on a continuous basis. The Control Room Operator ensures that alarms and upset conditions are properly cleared by taking appropriate corrective actions. Executes Plant shutdown and start-up procedures, as required. The Control Room Operator will also support in maintenance of the facility, as assigned by the Plant Manager and Operations Manager. The Control Room Operator ensures that the Power Plant meets its generating requirements, while operating in a safe and efficient manner.  Key Responsibilities: Health and safety  Coach and mentor facility employee through engagement on proper safety behaviors, use of the 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.  Main Duties 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 leader immediately. Report any Health & Safety incident, realized or potential to your Health & Safety Manager or Operational leader immediately. Participate in Health & Safety activities as requested i.e., Incident investigations, inspections, effectiveness reviews and best practice sharing. Ensure the daily log, electrical output, steam output, emissions output, fuel consumed, water consumed, and heat rates 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 Line Manager.  Continuous improvement 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.  WORKING RELATIONSHIPS The Control Room Operator reports to the Operations Manager.  Commit to Lead with Our Values Commit to values as expressed in the Essential Information. Model the values in any interaction internally and externally. Put Health and Safety First Embrace Timely Transparency Model the 3Cs - Communication, Collaboration and Coordination Embrace Failure analysis and continuous improvement including Five Whys Seek out ways to incorporate technology and Artificial Intelligence into the company's legal practice  Qualifications and Skills: 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. An Associate Degree, in a technical field, is desirable. Experience as a Control Room Operator or equivalent position, in an operating or generating Plant, is required. 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. 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. Must have excellent verbal and writing communication skills. Physical requirements include standing on feet for extended periods, requiring stair and ladder climbing and routinely lifting fifty (50) pounds. This position requires working twelve (12)-hour rotating shifts, with the possibility of overtime, weekend, and holiday work; as required by schedules, workloads, and Plant conditions. With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.

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