Control Room Operator

Crusoe is seeking a seasoned

Control Room Operator (CRO) to coordinate all on-shift operations at our power facility. This senior-level role is primarily responsible for the safe operation of all plant equipment across a variety of scenarios, ranging from cold plant startups to emergency operations during plant upsets. You will serve as an individual contributor within the Operations & Maintenance Department, making critical decisions on non-routine or escalated technical issues with limited supervision.

The ideal candidate possesses excellent troubleshooting, diagnosis, and leadership skills, with a proven track record of using Distributive Control Systems (DCS) to monitor and adjust operating parameters. This role is vital for ensuring compliance with all local, State, and Federal regulations while driving plant efficiency and safety. (#INDMFG)

About Crusoe

Crusoe is on a mission to accelerate the abundance of energy and intelligence. As the only vertically integrated AI infrastructure company built from the ground up, we own and operate each layer of the stack — from electrons to tokens — to power the world's most ambitious AI workloads. When you join Crusoe, you join a team that is building the future, faster.

We're in the midst of the greatest industrial revolution of our time. The demand for AI compute is boundless, and power is a bottleneck. We're solving that — with an energy-first approach that makes AI infrastructure better for the world and faster for the people innovating with AI.

We're looking for problem-solving, opportunity-finding teammates with a sense of urgency, who believe in the scale of our ambition and thrive on a path not fully paved — people who want to grow their careers alongside a team of experts across energy, manufacturing, data center construction, and cloud services.

If you want to do the most meaningful work of your career, help our customers and partners advance their AI strategies, and be part of a high-performing team that believes in each other, come build with us at Crusoe.

Responsibilities

• Lead the coordination of all on-shift operations, ensuring the safe operation of plant equipment during normal and emergency scenarios.

Distributive Control System (DCS)

• computers to operate equipment and monitor parameters, making necessary adjustments to maintain optimal performance.
• Ensure strict adherence to all local, State, and Federal regulations, as well as internal plant procedures.
• Maintain plant security, handle and transfer bulk chemicals, and ensure safe storage and transport of waste materials.
• Perform chemical analysis and control on steam, cooling, and condensate systems, while meticulously maintaining chemistry logs.

RedTag PRO

• and other specialized software for the professional issuance of Lockout Tagouts to ensure personnel safety during maintenance.
• Resolve the most complex technical issues and independently prioritize responsibilities for specific functional areas.
• Assist in the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and provide strategic input to enhance plant efficiency, reliability, and safety.
• Provide advanced on-the-job skills training to others in complex technical areas and guide team members in task completion.

Requirements

• 10+ years of directly related experience in a power plant environment.
• Deep understanding of health and safety regulations, including working around hazardous energy, chemicals, and waste materials.
• Previous experience using test equipment, calibration appliances, and machinery repair/control systems.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with a basic understanding of chemistry, physics, electricity, and mathematics.
• Proven ability to make competent decisions regarding non-routine technical issues and emergency operations.
• Skilled in using PC computers, Microsoft Office products, and specialized plant control software.
• Ability to perform walking, reaching, climbing, stooping, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Must be authorized to work in the USA.
• Advanced Education: Degree from a technical or vocational school, or relevant military service.
• Certifications: Possession of advanced certifications or licensures relevant to power plant operations.
• Equipment Operation: Experience operating heavy equipment such as manlifts and forklifts.

Pay

Compensation will be paid in the range of up to $50 -$58/HR + Bonus. Restricted Stock Units are included in all offers. Compensation to be determined by the applicant's knowledge, education, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. (#INDMFG)

Benefits

• Restricted Stock Units
• Paid time off, paid holidays & leave of absence programs
• Employer contributions to HSA account
• Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• Professional development & tuition reimbursement
• Mental health & wellness support
• Commuter benefits (parking & transit)
• Cell phone stipend
• 401(k) Retirement plan with company match up to 4% of salary
• Volunteer time off
• Global travel insurance & emergency assistance
• Daily meals allowance

Safety and Compliance

This position is designated a safety-sensitive position and/or is located in a safety-sensitive facility. Drug and alcohol program participation is required.

Crusoe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.