Plant Operator

About the role

The Plant Operator will monitor and control plant systems from the control room, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operations. This position requires continuous surveillance of equipment, process conditions, and performance parameters while supporting maintenance and improvement initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor and operate plant systems from the control room, maintaining safety and efficiency.
• Perform continuous surveillance of operating equipment, process conditions, and critical performance parameters.
• Maintain accurate operational logs, reports, and shift documentation.
• Coordinate plant activities and respond to process upsets, alarms, and abnormal operating conditions.
• Prepare equipment for maintenance activities, including isolation, permitting, and commissioning support.
• Conduct routine inspections and preventative maintenance checks to ensure equipment integrity.
• Identify operational improvement opportunities and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to implement enhancements.
• Support compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental, and Operational Excellence programs.
• Provide technical guidance and operational expertise to team members and contractors.
• Assist in troubleshooting complex process and equipment issues to minimize downtime.

Required profile

• Minimum 7 years of operations and control‑room experience in a large‑scale industrial or energy facility.
• Minimum 4th Class Power Engineer certification.
• Strong commitment to safety, environmental stewardship, and continuous improvement.
• Proven ability to analyze complex operational challenges and recommend effective solutions.
• Experience acting as a technical lead, coordinating activities without direct supervisory responsibility.

Required skills

• 4th Class Power Engineer certification
• Process monitoring
• Equipment troubleshooting