Operations Shift Supervisor (CCO) - CCPP

Overview

Opex Energy is looking to recruit an experienced Operations Shift Supervisor (Control Room Operator) to support the commissioning, start-up, performance testing, and commercial operation of Ostroleka (Poland) Combined Cycle Power Plant.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising plant operations during assigned shifts, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operation of all plant systems from the Control Room and coordinating field operators during commissioning, start-up, shutdown, and normal plant operation.

The position requires close coordination with Commissioning, Maintenance, Construction, OEM representatives, and Client management to ensure plant availability while maintaining the highest standards of safety and operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise plant operation during assigned shifts.
• Operate the plant through the Distributed Control System (DCS).
• Coordinate all Control Room and Field Operations personnel.
• Perform plant start-up, shutdown, load changes, and emergency operations.
• Monitor plant performance and optimize operating parameters.
• Execute plant operating procedures.
• Coordinate commissioning and start-up activities with the Commissioning Team.
• Support Performance and Reliability Tests.
• Issue and control Permit to Work (PTW) documentation.
• Ensure compliance with plant operating procedures and safety requirements.
• Respond to alarms, trips, and abnormal operating conditions.
• Coordinate plant isolation and equipment release for maintenance activities.
• Prepare shift reports, operational logs, and handover documentation.
• Lead emergency response during operational incidents.
• Support troubleshooting activities together with Maintenance and OEM specialists.

Scope of Responsibility

The Operations Shift Supervisor will oversee the safe and reliable operation of:

• Gas Turbine
• Steam Turbine
• Heat Recovery Steam Generator (HRSG)
• Generator and Auxiliary Systems
• Steam & Water Cycle
• Condensate and Feedwater Systems
• Cooling Water Systems
• Fuel Gas Systems
• Instrument Air Systems
• Electrical Distribution Systems
• Balance of Plant (BoP)
• Water Treatment Plant
• Fire Protection Systems
• Utility Systems

Required Profile

We are looking for professionals with proven experience in:

• Operation of Combined Cycle Power Plants.
• Control Room (DCS) operation.
• Shift supervision.
• Plant start-up and shutdown.
• Commissioning support.
• Performance testing.
• Plant troubleshooting.
• Emergency response.
• Permit to Work (PTW) systems.
• Coordination of field operators.
• Operation under OEM and plant operating procedures.

Languages

• English: Professional working proficiency (mandatory).
• Polish: will be considered an advantage.

Start Date: August

Location: Ostroleka (Poland)

Expected hours worked per month: 220 h / month