Control Room Operator

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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