Control Room Operator

Hobbs NM
$55 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.

• 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.