Top 7 Power Plant Operators Jobs in Houston, TX

Control Room Operator
PROENERGY —Houston, TX
- 12 hour shift
- Background check
- Microsoft Outlook
- Computer literacy
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Power Systems Mfg., LLC —Houston, TX
- Overtime
- Hybrid work
- Spanish
- Word processing
- Computer literacy
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Enchanted Rock Management LLC —Houston, TX
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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NAES Corporation —Houston, TX
- $123 a day
- 12 hour shift
- 5 years
- Writing skills
- Engineering
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Noble Corp —Sugar Land, TX
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Math
- 1 year
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- High school diploma or GED
- Team management
- Travel
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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- Background check
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- 5 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Control Room Operator

PROENERGY -
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Job Details

Benefits

Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Qualifications

Interpreting technical drawings
Electrical schematic reading and interpretation
English
Piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs)
High school diploma or GED

Full Job Description

Control Room Operator

About PROENERGY

PROENERGY is an engineering, R&D, and manufacturing powerhouse. The company addresses every need for fast-start power generation: turbine and package manufacturing, turnkey project execution, power purchase agreements, and asset lifecycle care for turbines and plants. Where others see impossible energy challenges, PROENERGY provides innovative aeroderivative solutions.

Our Footprint

PROENERGY delivers fast-start, dispatchable power solutions from worldwide centers for aeroderivative excellence. We are investing more than $1 billion through 2028 in infrastructure to serve our customers.

In Sedalia, Missouri, our 600,000 sq ft Center for Excellence in Manufacturing—a world-class investment in fast-start power and the only campus of its kind in the world—is growing by 40 percent.

In Houston, Texas, our 500,000 sq ft Center for Excellence in Lifecycle Care features a Level-IV depot and aero repair facility, which executes comprehensive services for aeroderivative engines under one roof.

In Kansas City, we have an office with an Engineering team that supports our sought-after solutions for turnkey projects and contracted power.

And our worldwide service centers ensure local service expertise near our customers. Our expanding service footprint includes Phoenix, Buenos Aires, New Brunswick, and additional locations in Europe, Australia, and Southeast Asia.

Our Philosophy

We take care of our people and strive to make a positive difference for the world. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits that include Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life/Disability Insurance at minimal cost to the employee, 10 paid holidays, paid time off, and a 401K plan. If you are looking for a rewarding career and possess specialized knowledge and quality-oriented problem-solving skills, we encourage you to apply today.

Position Summary

The individual in this role will be responsible for the safe remote operation of multiple combustion turbine generators and associated balance of plant equipment. This involves starting/stopping engines, emissions control, voltage adjustments, power augmentation adjustment, load changes, starting/stopping of BOP systems, alarm management, trouble shooting, etc. Proper logbook entries and data entry are required. These units may be across multiple sites, in multiple counties or states, with multiple owners. This is both a classical control room in some ways, and a completely new style of control center in others. This is a fast paced ever changing environment.

Reports to: ROC Superintendent

Work Location: 6246 McHard Road, Houston, TX 77053

Position Responsibilities

Monitor plant operations to assure that all power generation units and support equipment are operated within their design basis and in compliance with environmental limitations.
Investigate conditions potentially detrimental to unit operations. Initiate immediate corrective actions as required.
Control the loading of power generating units as directed in response to dispatch requirements.
Observes control panel instruments and readings (via remote HMI) to note and report abnormal operating conditions indicating possible system or station trouble.
Determine nature and cause of trouble from evidence available, and takes corrective action to maintain safe and optimum operating conditions.
Gather and report unit daily availability, in regard to derates and outage information.
Monitor physical security of sites via camera systems and report any suspicious activity to proper authorities.
Attain and maintain NERC or other regional certifications.
Maintain voltage schedule and monitor unit output to ensure operation within the generator capability curve.
Log all pertinent operational information in electronic logbook.
Perform proper turnover and transfer of operational control of units as required.
Start and stop CTG units in accordance with dispatch instructions.
Coordinate with on-site crews and company subject matter experts to assist in troubleshooting unit issues.
Comply with all remote operation center procedures.
Assist in developing, reviewing, and revising department procedures.
Compile data, analyze trends, and help with troubleshooting as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.
Able to read and interpret P&IDs, electrical one-lines, logic drawings, technical manuals, I/O lists, etc.
This position requires an employee background check according to NERC guidelines, normal background check, and a pre-employment drug screen.
Applicants must be able to pass the NERC certification test within 6 months of hire.
This position is staffed around the clock by personnel working a 12-hour rotating shift schedule. Half your shifts worked will be days, the others will be nights.
Must be fluent in English, with strong speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension skills.
US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa.
Successful candidate will need to satisfactorily complete pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Desired Qualifications

5+ years’ experience with GE LM6000’s strongly preferred, as well as general power plant experience.
Ability to learn quickly, pivot direction quickly, and adapt to consistent change. Must be able to multi-task and manage high pressure situations with clarity.
Strong verbal and written communication skills. Almost all communication with the sites are over the phone or through email.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook. These programs, along with many other, are used continuously in day-to-day operations. General computer skills are a plus.

It is PROENERGY’s policy to provide equal opportunity in employment to all its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, national origin, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law.

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