Control Room Operator

ALL APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE A LEPA APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.

Combined Cycle Plant Control Room Operator

Louisiana Energy and Power Authority is seeking a skilled control room operator with hands-on experience using Digital Control Systems (DCS) in an industrial setting. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong work ethic and technical proficiency in managing systems and processes in a Combined Cycle Gas Turbine power plant.

One shift position (starting minimum pay of $26.69/Hr) is available at the LEPA Unit No. 1 power plant in Morgan City, LA. Deadline for applications is 12:00 noon on September 19, 2025. For an application, contact: Louisiana Energy & Power Authority (LEPA), 210 Venture Way, Lafayette, LA, 70507-5319. (337) 269-4046 or on our website www.lepa.com.

Deadline for receiving applications is 12:00 Noon, September 19, 2025.

Necessary Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills

- Considerable knowledge of the operation of combustion turbines, high pressure boilers, steam turbines, auxiliary equipment, and the controls of each system

- Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions applicable to a power generation facility

- Operate a DCS to control plant equipment

- Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations

- Understand and follow moderately complex oral and written instructions

- Engage the combustion turbine, HRSG boiler and steam turbine in and out of service

- Startup and shutdown pumps, fans and motors

- Make operational decisions based on observations of the Auxiliary Operators on a variety of motors, pumps, compressors, and related equipment

- Read gauges, meters, and recorders on a DCS and take corrective action when necessary

- Approve and issue Lockout/Tagout

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $26.69 per hour

Benefits:

- Dental insurance

- Health insurance

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Retirement plan

Work Location: In person