Operator
Location:
Belgium
Salary:
Competitive Accommodation Travel
Job Type:
Contract
Date Posted:
6 days ago
Expiry Date:
04/04/2025
Job Ref:
BH-119432
Start Date:
05/03/2025
Contact:
Josh Fortune
Contact Email:
josh.fortune@earthstreamglobal.com
Specialism:
Power & Grid
Job Title: Control Room Operator
EarthStream are seeking highly skilled Control Room Operators to join our team at a heavy-duty power plant. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in monitoring and controlling plant operations from the control room, with a focus on ensuring smooth and efficient power generation. You will also play a key role in supporting the commissioning and start-up of new units, ensuring everything operates according to plan and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Required Qualifications & Skills:
Preferred Qualifications:
EarthStream are seeking highly skilled Control Room Operators to join our team at a heavy-duty power plant. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in monitoring and controlling plant operations from the control room, with a focus on ensuring smooth and efficient power generation. You will also play a key role in supporting the commissioning and start-up of new units, ensuring everything operates according to plan and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate and monitor all control room systems and equipment, ensuring safe and efficient plant operation.
- Supervise and control power plant processes, including turbines, generators, boilers, and auxiliary systems.
- Respond to alarms, malfunctions, or abnormal conditions, taking corrective actions as required to prevent damage or downtime.
- Assist in the commissioning and start-up of new units, ensuring all systems are tested and operating correctly.
- Collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams to troubleshoot, resolve issues, and optimize plant performance.
- Monitor plant performance indicators and report on efficiency, energy output, and equipment health.
- Maintain detailed logs and documentation of plant operations, incidents, and maintenance activities.
- Adhere to safety and environmental protocols to ensure a safe working environment for all personnel.
- Assist in training and mentoring junior operators and other team members.
- Support plant shutdown and startup activities, ensuring smooth transitions and minimal disruption.
Required Qualifications & Skills:
- Proven experience as a Control Room Operator in a heavy-duty power plant or similar industrial facility.
- Strong understanding of power plant operations, including turbine, generator, boiler, and auxiliary systems.
- Experience with commissioning and start-up procedures for new units.
- Ability to monitor and adjust plant parameters to optimise performance and ensure safe operations.
- Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to resolve operational issues efficiently.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across multiple teams and report findings clearly.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and make sound decisions under time constraints.
- Strong commitment to safety and adherence to safety protocols.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Relevant certifications or training in control room operations or power plant systems.
- Previous experience in commissioning and startup of power plant units.
- Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and instrumentation systems in power plants.
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Josh Fortune
Specialisms: Power & Grid, Conventional Power