Auxiliary Operator

NAES•Deming, NM

5d•$35 - $39•Onsite

About The Position

The Auxiliary Operator supports safe, clean, and efficient operation of the Luna Energy Facility, a 570 MW natural gas-fired combined-cycle power plant in Deming, New Mexico. The role participates in start-up, shutdown, and routine operation of plant processes; monitors and inspects equipment; performs operational tests and minor maintenance; conducts water and gas chemistry analyses; and reports plant status. The operator works with the control room, plant management, and operations and maintenance teams to maintain stable, compliant plant performance. The position follows a modified DuPont rotating 12-hour schedule of day and night shifts, providing 24/7 coverage with built-in rest days. Schedules may change according to dispatch requirements. Extended hours, flexible shifts, weekends, holidays, and on-call availability may be required. The role is based in a power plant environment that may involve confined spaces, narrow areas, hazardous materials, fumes, extreme temperatures, noise, high heat, and varying outdoor weather. Duties require the use of appropriate protective equipment as needed. Employees participate in a Fitness for Duty Program, including a post-offer physical examination, drug screening, and random post-employment drug screening.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least two years of experience in power plant operations or an equivalent level of industry knowledge.
Experience in water chemistry control, water treatment facility operations, water condition analysis, and chemical handling requirements.
Working knowledge of industrial safety practices, including hazard identification, lockout/tagout, confined space entry, fall protection, and high-voltage electrical safety.
Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, piping and instrument schematics, equipment manuals, and operational procedures.
Valid, unrestricted U.S. driver’s license maintained in good standing.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including prolonged standing, climbing stairs and ladders, working at heights, and routinely lifting up to 50 pounds.
Ability to participate in the Fitness for Duty Program, including post-offer physical examination and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or certification in Power Plant Technology, Process Operations, or a related field.
Theoretical and practical knowledge of combustion and steam turbine operations, closed-loop steam generation systems, hazardous waste management, and plant parameter inspection and documentation.
Familiarity with process controls.

Responsibilities

Assist with start-up, shutdown, and normal operation of power plant systems.
Operate and monitor auxiliary systems and locally controlled electrical and mechanical equipment, including air compressors, circulating water, boiler feedwater and condensate, wastewater, generator cooling, and boiler feedwater treatment systems.
Perform routine operational tests and inspections, and make minor repairs or adjustments to assigned equipment.
Follow Control Room Operator directions at local and isolated panels to place equipment in or out of service, including clearing, tagging, testing, and applying safety tape in accordance with procedures.
Conduct routine water and gas chemistry analyses and operate Continuous Emissions Monitoring (CEM) equipment in compliance with environmental and operational requirements.
Maintain assigned logs, records, and documentation.
Identify, report, and respond to abnormal or irregular operating conditions, taking corrective action within established procedures.
Support maintenance personnel during scheduled and unscheduled maintenance periods.
Perform additional duties assigned by the Control Room Operator or Operations Manager.
Follow NAES safety rules, procedures, warnings, and posted signs, and remain mentally alert and work safely.