Control Room Operator (CRO)

The Remote Operating Center (ROC) in Houston, Texas, serves as a centralized hub for operating, controlling, and optimizing energy assets across multiple locations. Strategically positioned in one of the nation’s leading energy corridors, the ROC leverages advanced technologies to enhance operational efficiency, ensure reliability, and support real-time decision-making.

Opportunity Summary

The ROC Control Room Operator is responsible for remotely operating power plants across the United States from the Houston, Texas facility, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient plant performance. This role involves executing real-time control of various turbine technologies, performing startup and shutdown procedures, responding to dispatch orders, and coordinating on-site support to maintain operational stability. By managing critical power generation processes and optimizing plant performance, this position plays a key role in supporting grid reliability and efficient energy delivery.

Primary Functions

Your scope of responsibility as an ROC Control Room Operator includes the following primary functions:

NAES Safe

Safety is a core value at NAES, and as a condition of employment, all employees are expected to remain mentally alert and work safely at all times. Employees must also adhere to all safety warnings and posted signs while on company property. Additionally, they are required to follow all NAES safety rules and procedures. Adherence to these safety responsibilities is one of the key factors in the evaluation of each employee’s performance.

Working Relationships

The CRO reports to the Operations Manager and responds to directions from the Operations Manager, and Plant Manager. The CR0 gives direction to other personnel as it pertains to the reliable operations of the facility.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

This position is primarily based in a Remote Operating Center, an office environment. Work involves extended periods of sitting while performing computer- and controls-based tasks, with occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds. However, travel to power plants will periodically be required.

While on-site in a power plant environment, duties may include standing for extended periods, climbing stairs and ladders, and working from elevated platforms and walkways. The role may also require entering confined spaces, crawling through narrow areas, and handling hazardous materials, with exposure to fumes, extreme temperatures, high heat near equipment, noise, and varying outdoor weather conditions. Some tasks necessitate the use of protective equipment such as hard hats, safety glasses, respirators, and ear protection. Strict smoking restrictions apply in and around the facility.

Fitness for Duty

All employees will participate in the Fitness for Duty Program. This program includes post-offer physical examination and drug screening and post-employment random drug screening.

Work Schedule

This position follows a 7-on, 7-off schedule with 12-hour rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Extended hours and shift variations may be also required based on workload, schedules, and plant conditions. Periodic "on-call" status is also required.

Compensation

Initial starting compensation will range from $40 to $50 per hour and will include an annual performance bonus.

Job Qualifications

We are seeking a skilled Operator with experience in power generation operations and a proven ability to work collaboratively while consistently meeting performance standards.

About NAES

NAES Corporation is a leading provider of operations, maintenance, and engineering services for energy facilities. We have built a reputation as a reliable partner for clients in North America and internationally, offering services across the power generation, oil and gas, and renewable energy sectors. Our growing family of companies allows us to address the entire life cycle of power generation and other industrial plants.

NAES is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We prioritize selecting employees based on merit and competence, seeking individuals of the highest quality, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status, or affiliation protected under USERRA, or any other form of discrimination prohibited by applicable local, state, and federal law.

Experience

Preferred* We are seeking a skilled Operator with experience in power generation operations and a proven ability to work collaboratively while consistently meeting performance standards.

Education

Required* High School or better

Preferred* Associates or better in Electronics Engineering Technology or related field

Licenses & Certifications

Required* Driver's License

Skills

Preferred* Control Room Operations

Behaviors

Preferred* Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject