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Control Room Operator
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Monthly Salary:
Posted:
18 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
15 October 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
CONTROL ROOM OPERATOR
Position Title
Control Room Operator Gas Turbine (Dual Fuel SCGT)
Department
Operations
Reporting To
Shift In-Charge / Operations Head
Role Objective
To safely operate and monitor the Gas Turbine Generator (GTG) and all associated auxiliaries from the DCS/control room ensuring reliable generation grid compliance and smooth fuel switching (Gas to HSD).
Key Responsibilities
A. Plant Operation
- Operate and monitor:
- Gas Turbine (startup loading shutdown)
- Generator synchronization & loading
- Auxiliary systems (lube oil cooling water fuel systems)
- Execute:
- Cold / Warm / Hot starts as per procedures
- Maintain stable operation within OEM limits
B. Dual Fuel Management (Critical)
- Manage:
- Gas fuel system (pressure temperature flow)
- HSD system (forwarding heating viscosity control)
- Execute fuel changeover (Gas HSD) without load disturbance
- Monitor combustion parameters:
- Flame stability
- Exhaust temperature spread
- Prevent:
- Flameout / trips during fuel switching
C. DCS Monitoring & Control
- Continuous monitoring of:
- Alarms & trips
- Process parameters (Temperature Pressure Flow Vibration)
- Respond to:
- Abnormal conditions
- System alarms and interlocks
- Maintain alarm discipline
D. Grid & Electrical Operations
- Synchronize generator with grid
- Maintain:
- Voltage
- Frequency
- Load as per grid code
- Coordinate with:
- SLDC / Load Dispatch Centre
E. Emergency Handling
- Handle:
- GT trips & emergency shutdowns
- Black start / emergency restoration (if applicable)
- Execute trip analysis (first-level)
F. Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain:
- Log sheets (hourly parameters)
- Shift reports
- Record:
- Trips
- Abnormalities
- Fuel consumption
Key Systems Handled
- Gas Turbine control system (OEM specific)
- DCS / SCADA
- Fuel systems (Gas HSD)
- Generator & synchronization panels
- Fire & gas systems
Qualifications
- B.E. in Mechanical / Electrical / Instrumentation
Experience
- 8 to 10 years in gas turbine operation
- Experience in dual-fuel operation preferred (mandatory for senior CRO)
Key Skills
- DCS operation
- Gas turbine startup/shutdown
- Fuel switching expertise
- Alarm handling & decision making
KPIs
- Start success rate
- Trip response time
- Fuel efficiency (heat rate adherence)
- Alarm handling quality
- Zero operational violations
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