Field Operator

About the job Field Operator FIELD OPERATOR Position Title

Field Operator / Field Engineer – SCGT Plant

Department

Operations

Reporting To

Shift In-Charge / CRO (functionally)

Role Objective

To execute and monitor field-level operation of equipment and auxiliaries, ensuring safe, reliable plant operation and supporting the CRO during all operational activities.

Key Responsibilities A. Field Equipment Operation

• Operate and monitor:
  • Pumps, compressors, valves
  • Cooling water systems
  • Lube oil systems
  • Air intake & filtration systems
• Perform:
  • Local start/stop of equipment

B. Fuel System Handling (Critical for Dual Fuel)

• Monitor:
  • Gas pressure & filtration systems
  • HSD storage, transfer, and forwarding systems
• Operate:
  • Fuel pumps, heaters, strainers
• Ensure:
  • No leakage / contamination
• Assist in fuel changeover operations

C. GT Auxiliary Systems

• Check:
  • Lube oil levels, pressures, temperatures
  • Vibration & abnormal noise
• Inspect:
  • Hydraulic systems
  • Cooling systems

D. Patrol & Inspection

• Conduct:
  • Routine plant rounds
• Identify:
  • Leakages (oil, gas, water)
  • Abnormal vibrations / temperatures
• Report deviations immediately to CRO

E. Maintenance Support

• Assist maintenance team during:
  • Shutdowns
  • Breakdown maintenance
• Ensure proper isolation (LOTO) before maintenance

F. Safety & Compliance

• Follow:
  • Permit to Work (PTW)
  • LOTO procedures
• Ensure:
  • Fire safety readiness (especially fuel systems)
• Handle:
  • Emergency situations (fire, leaks)

G. Housekeeping

• Maintain:
  • Clean and safe plant conditions
• Ensure:
  • No oil spills / hazards

Key Systems Handled

• Pumps, compressors, valves
• Fuel oil systems (HSD tanks, pumps)
• Gas skid systems
• Cooling water & lube oil systems

Qualifications

• ITI / Diploma (Mechanical / Electrical)

Experience

• 3–8 years in power plant operations
• Experience in fuel oil handling preferred

Key Skills

• Equipment handling
• Field troubleshooting
• Safety awareness
• Communication with CRO

KPIs

• Equipment availability (field level)
• Timely reporting of abnormalities
• Safety compliance (zero incidents)
• Quality of inspection rounds

Critical Competency Difference (CRO vs Field Operator)

AspectCROField OperatorControlDCS / CentralizedLocal / FieldRoleDecision makingExecutionFocusTurbine + GridAuxiliaries + EquipmentFuel HandlingControl & switchingPhysical system operationSkill LevelHigher analyticalPractical & hands-on

Important Note for Dual Fuel SCGT

Both roles must be trained in:

1. Fuel changeover sequence
2. Combustion instability risks
3. Fire hazards (HSD handling)
4. Emergency trip scenarios

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