Job Description

CONTROL ROOM OPERATOR

Position Title

Control Room Operator – Gas Turbine (Dual Fuel SCGT)

Department

Operations

Reporting To

Shift In-Charge / Operations Head

Role Objective

To safely operate and monitor the Gas Turbine Generator (GTG) and all associated auxiliaries from the DCS/control room, ensuring reliable generation, grid compliance, and smooth fuel switching (Gas to HSD).

Key Responsibilities

A. Plant Operation

• Operate and monitor:
• Gas Turbine (startup, loading, shutdown)
• Generator synchronization & loading
• Auxiliary systems (lube oil, cooling water, fuel systems)
• Execute:
• Cold / Warm / Hot starts as per procedures
• Maintain stable operation within OEM limits

B. Dual Fuel Management (Critical)

• Manage:
• Gas fuel system (pressure, temperature, flow)
• HSD system (forwarding, heating, viscosity control)
• Execute fuel changeover (Gas HSD) without load disturbance
• Monitor combustion parameters:
• Flame stability
• Exhaust temperature spread
• Prevent:
• Flameout / trips during fuel switching

C. DCS Monitoring & Control

• Continuous monitoring of:
• Alarms & trips
• Process parameters (Temperature, Pressure, Flow, Vibration)
• Respond to:
• Abnormal conditions
• System alarms and interlocks
• Maintain alarm discipline

D. Grid & Electrical Operations

• Synchronize generator with grid
• Maintain:
• Voltage
• Frequency
• Load as per grid code
• Coordinate with:
• SLDC / Load Dispatch Centre

E. Emergency Handling

• Handle:
• GT trips & emergency shutdowns
• Black start / emergency restoration (if applicable)
• Execute trip analysis (first-level)

F. Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain:
• Log sheets (hourly parameters)
• Shift reports
• Record:
• Trips
• Abnormalities
• Fuel consumption

Key Systems Handled

• Gas Turbine control system (OEM specific)
• DCS / SCADA
• Fuel systems (Gas + HSD)
• Generator & synchronization panels
• Fire & gas systems

Qualifications

• B.E. in Mechanical / Electrical / Instrumentation

Experience

• 8 to 10 years in gas turbine operation
• Experience in dual-fuel operation preferred (mandatory for senior CRO)

Key Skills

• DCS operation
• Gas turbine startup/shutdown
• Fuel switching expertise
• Alarm handling & decision making

KPIs

• Start success rate
• Trip response time
• Fuel efficiency (heat rate adherence)
• Alarm handling quality
• Zero operational violations

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