Control Room Operator

The Linden Generation Station is an 800 MW natural gas/butane gas fired combined cycle co-generation plant located at Railroad and Chemical Avenues within the Phillips 66 refinery. The plant consists of five gas turbine generators exhausting into five triple pressure Heat Recovery Steam Generators (HRSG’s). The HRSG's are connected to a common steam header which supplies steam to three steam turbines and the adjacent refinery.

The Control Room Operator plays a critical role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of power plant systems. This position involves monitoring and operating distributed control system (DCS) panels, turbines, and auxiliary equipment while maintaining compliance with safety and environmental standards. Additionally, the role requires responding promptly to operational directives, addressing anomalies, and contributing to staff training and plant performance optimization.

This position is represented by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 94 and is subject to a Collective Bargaining Agreement.

• Respond promptly to the directions of the Shift Supervisor.
• Ensure the plant operates within design limits whenever feasible.
• Conduct routine inspections and complete assigned tasks to support the site’s Discharge Prevention, Containment, and Countermeasures (DPCC) Plan. Handle hazardous materials and waste safely and in an environmentally responsible manner.
• Operate and monitor distributed control system (DCS) control panels, combustion turbines, HRSGs, steam turbines, generators, and auxiliary systems to regulate turbine loads, maintain proper steam temperature, pressure, feedwater, and fuel supply, and ensure safe and efficient combustion conditions.
• Perform the start-up, operation, and shut-down of all equipment, including turbine generators, in compliance with safety and operational standards.
• Synchronize generators and regulate load, voltage, and frequency.
• Clear alarms by taking appropriate actions and initiate start-up or shut-down procedures as directed by the Shift Supervisor.
• Report upset conditions, anomalies, or plant abnormalities to the Shift Supervisor and appropriate personnel, ensuring issues are addressed in a coordinated manner.
• Record necessary information in the Operating Log as required.
• Assist in staff training and development initiatives as needed to improve operational competency.
• Perform remote-control switching operations as directed to ensure continuity of service.

Safety is a core value at NAES, and as a condition of employment, all employees are expected to remain mentally alert and work safely at all times. Employees must also adhere to all safety warnings and posted signs while on company property. Additionally, they are required to follow all NAES safety rules and procedures. Adherence to these safety responsibilities is one of the key factors in the evaluation of each employee’s performance.

The CRO reports to the Shift Supervisor and receives general direction from the Operations Lead Supervisor. The CRO provides direction to subordinate Assistant Plant Operators and coordinates with all plant personnel to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the plant.

Physical requirements include standing for extended periods of time, climbing stairs and ladders, working from elevated platforms and walkways at varying heights, and routinely lifting up to 50 pounds.

Power plant environment that may involve entering confined spaces, crawling through narrow areas, and handling hazardous materials, with exposure to fumes, extreme temperatures, and noise. Work may include high heat near equipment and varying outdoor weather conditions.

Some duties may require the use of protective equipment, which can include hard hats, safety glasses, and eye protection, air masks/respirators, ear protection, chemical suits, flame-resistant clothing (FRC), hot gloves, high-voltage protective gear, and fall protection. Fit testing for respirators may be…