Key Responsibilities:
• Operational Oversight: Direct the day-to-day operations of the gas turbine, steam turbine, generator, and auxiliary plant systems from the Central Control Room (CCR) or field.
• Safety & Compliance: Enforce site-wide safety protocols, including isolation/tag-out procedures (LOTO), permit-to-work systems, and emergency response coordination.
• Team Leadership: Supervise plant operators and junior engineers, ensuring shift handovers are thorough and team productivity is maximized.
• Performance Monitoring: Monitor key plant metrics (e.g., heat rate, output, emissions) and initiate corrective actions if deviations occur.
• Incident Management: Act as the Incident Commander during equipment failures, fire incidents, or grid-related emergencies; execute startup/shutdown procedures according to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Regulatory Liaison: Ensure all activities remain within the constraints of the plant’s environmental permits and regulatory reporting requirements.
Required Qualifications:
• Education: Degree in Engineering or equivalent vocational/technical certification in power plant operations with experience in power plant operations
• Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of combined-cycle power plant processes, including gas turbine operation, steam systems, water chemistry, and electrical distribution.
• System Knowledge: Experience operating a Distributed Control System (DCS) (e.g., Mark VIe, Ovation, or similar).
• Soft Skills: Strong leadership, critical decision-making under pressure, and excellent communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Prior experience in the commissioning and startup phase of a new power plant project.
• Demonstrated history of successful troubleshooting in high-stakes operational environments.