Control Room Operator – Power Block

Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc.

Control Room Operator ensuring safe and efficient operation of coal-fired power plant. Monitors electrical systems, coordinates personnel tasks, and maintains compliance with safety regulations.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timePalatka • Florida • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides safe, efficient, and continuous operation and monitoring of all relevant equipment, systems, instruments and controls necessary to maintain the electrical load requirements
Monitors and operates the electrical panel which includes the Generator, Exciter, Switchyard and Transmission Systems
Monitors and operates the various systems via computer control console screens, printers and alarms and communicates information and directs the activities of other shift personnel as appropriate
Learns, understands, and follows proper operating procedures during load changes, shutdowns, start-ups, abnormal operating conditions and emergency situations
Accurately observes and interprets plant conditions and unit information from all relevant instruments and displays and takes appropriate action
Maintains clean work areas, such as control room equipment, control boards, etc.
Acts as the telephone operator for incoming and outgoing calls after normal working hours and on weekends as required
Develops subordinate operators by providing direction, coaching, and monitoring of job performance of each operator assigned
Signs off on training requirements of all operators as assigned or as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associates degree preferred, high school diploma/GED required
Five (5) years of power plant operations experience in a coal fired power plant preferred
Must have all three (3) CRO booklets completed successfully
Must complete the fourth (4th) book within three months of being in the position of CRO
An external candidate must complete all four (4) CRO books within two (2) years
Core Competencies: Adaptable, Collaborative, Conscientious, Critical-Thinking, Outcome-Driven and Professional
Technical Competencies/Skills: Power Plant Operating Principles, Electrical Circuits/voltage/amperage, Excitation control principles, Water treatment, Flue gas desulphurization, Coal handling, Isolating system components, Control boards, System protection/relays, Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

Benefits

Comp & perks

Must be able to follow established protective measures including wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE)
Must possess a valid driver’s license and acceptable Motor Vehicle Report

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Hard Skills & Tools

Power Plant OperationsElectrical Load ManagementControl Board OperationSystem Protection/RelaysWater TreatmentFlue Gas DesulphurizationCoal HandlingIsolating System ComponentsMonitoring and Operating EquipmentInterpreting Plant Conditions

Soft Skills

AdaptableCollaborativeConscientiousCritical-ThinkingOutcome-DrivenProfessional

Certifications

CRO Booklets Completion