Control Room Operator

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Plant Operator to support the safe, reliable operation and maintenance of a simple cycle gas turbine power plant in Hazleton, Pennsylvania. This individual will operate plant equipment from the control room and in the field, perform routine inspections and maintenance, respond to equipment issues, support plant startups and shutdowns, and ensure the facility operates safely and efficiently. Candidates with experience on GE LM series gas turbines are highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and control plant systems from both the control room and field to maintain safe and reliable operations.
• Perform plant startups, shutdowns, equipment lineups, and respond to alarms and abnormal operating conditions.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, calibrate, and maintain mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation equipment.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with plant operating conditions to maximize equipment availability and reliability.
• Maintain strict adherence to all safety programs, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Job Safety Analysis (JSA), Confined Space Entry, Hot Work, Electrical Safety, and PPE requirements.

Requirements

• Experience operating and maintaining gas turbine power generation facilities.
• Experience with GE LM series gas turbines (LM5000, LM2500, LM6000, etc.) strongly preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot plant equipment and interpret operating procedures and technical documentation.
• Strong computer, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, overtime, weekends, holidays, and respond to plant call-outs as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Approximately 2+ years of power plant operations and maintenance experience preferred.
• Experience with simple cycle gas turbine facilities is strongly preferred.

Location: Pennsylvania | Position Type: Contract