Lead Control Room Operator (CRO)
About the role
The Empire Generating Facility is a combined-cycle power plant that utilizes two General Electric (GE) Frame 7FA.03 gas turbines and a General Electric D11 extraction-point steam turbine in a 2x1 configuration. This setup provides a total capacity of 635 megawatts. By integrating gas and steam turbines, the plant maximizes efficiency, ensuring a reliable and substantial power output.
The Lead Control Room Operator (CRO) supports the safe, efficient, and dependable operation of Empire Generating Facility by providing hands-on technical guidance across combined-cycle equipment and systems. This position coordinates daily operational and maintenance activities, supports troubleshooting, inspections, and preventive and corrective maintenance, and provides technical guidance and mentoring to O&M Technicians. The Lead CRO also collaborates with plant personnel, contractors, and vendors to help maximize equipment availability, reliability, and overall facility performance.
Responsibilities
- Direct and assist with the operation, startup, shutdown, inspection, and maintenance of Empire’s two GE Frame 7FA.03 gas turbines, HRSGs, GE D11 steam turbine, Reverse Osmosis (RO) systems, and related balance