Control Room Operator Primary Recruiting Services - 3.7 Niles, MI Job Details Full-time $46 - $55 an hour 8 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Power plant experience Electricity generation High school diploma or

GED Full Job Description Title:

Control Room Operator -

Power Plant Address:

Southwest Michigan (South Bend, IN area)

Schedule:

7 on, 7 off rotating 12 hour shift

Pay:

$46-55/hour + 5% annual bonus + full-time benefits (401k w/ match, health, dental, vision, life insurance, etc.) Why work here: This is a brand new plant with state of the art technology providing a stable environment for years to come. There will be opportunities to qualify at the plant and increase hourly rate as well.

Job Description:

A power plant control room operator monitors, controls, and adjusts power generation systems from a central station to ensure safe and efficient electricity delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

Track generation output, voltages, temperatures, pressures, and fluid flows using distributed control systems (DCS) and computer interfaces. Execute planned plant startups, shutdowns, and load adjustments based on grid demand and commercial commitments. Diagnose equipment malfunctions quickly, respond to system alarms, and initiate corrective actions or emergency procedures. Communicate continuously with field operators, maintenance crews, and grid dispatchers during shift handovers and plant activities. Enforce strict safety protocols, including lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and environmental regulations.

Required Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED; technical or vocational training in a related field is strongly preferred. [1, 2] 5+ years of industrial plant or power generation experience working with steam boilers, turbines, or auxiliary systems. [1] 2+ years as a control room operator running DCS, SCADA or HMI. #ENG1