Integral Operator – Power Plant Operations

About the role

As an Integral Operator you will join ContourGlobal’s Operations team in Palmira, reporting to the Operations Director. You will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the power plant’s equipment, both from the control room and on‑site, ensuring continuous generation and compliance with safety procedures.

Key responsibilities

• Continuously monitor plant parameters (pressures, temperatures, flows, vibrations) from the control room.
• Execute start‑up and shutdown procedures and respond to alarms with corrective actions.
• Report abnormal conditions to the Operations Director and act within defined operating procedures.
• Approve and issue equipment safety labels (LOTOTO) as required.
• Perform routine water analysis, inspect operating equipment, and manage environmental monitoring devices.
• Receive and act on dispatch and redispatch orders for energy and fuel.
• Conduct BOP equipment testing according to procedures.
• Issue evacuation orders in unsafe or emergency situations.

Required profile

• Professional degree in industrial, electrical, mechanical, chemical or electronic engineering.
• At least five years of experience in operation or maintenance of power plants.
• Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of combustion turbines, boilers and steam turbines.
• Understanding of industrial safety, hazardous waste handling and plant parameter recording.

Required skills

• Combustion turbine operation
• Boiler operation
• Steam turbine operation
• Industrial safety procedures
• Hazardous waste handling
• Water analysis
• BOP equipment testing