Control Room Operator

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• Ensure all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements are met while on watch.
• Verify effective operation of the plant including Balance of Plant equipment as needed based on defined procedures.
• Respond to abnormal conditions in accordance with established processes and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Communicate effectively with plant operators, shift supervisors, and managers as required.
• Communicate with dispatch and transmission operator when required.
• Complete all required training and qualifications including Safety, Environmental, Regulatory, Plant Simulator, and BOP training.
• Remain alert and ready to respond during routine and abnormal situations.
• Available to work 12-hour rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays. Some coverage will be required to fill scheduled and unscheduled time off.
• Completion of extensive in-house training program to become Control Room Operator qualified.
• Advanced computer skills are required, including DCS (Ovation) & MS Office Suite with the ability to collect and evaluate data.

Minimum Requirements

• High School degree or equivalent education
• Basic computer knowledge and three to seven years of operating and/or maintenance experience preferably as a power plant operator or Control Room Operator or equivalent experience is strongly preferred.

NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

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