O&M Auxiliary Operator

GE Vernova • Kapolei, HI

22d • $36 - $40

About The Position

Come and join our powerful, unified force with the energy to change the world. Our mission is BIG. Our TRANSFORMATION is key – bringing the right businesses together to LEAD the ENERGY TRANSITION. Our TEAM is ready. Help us electrify the future. At GE Vernova, we’re building a world that works—efficiently, sustainably, and reliably. As an Auxiliary Plant Operator at the Kalaeloa Cogen Plant, you’ll play a key role in ensuring safe and dependable operations of a cutting-edge combined cycle power facility. This role supports real-time energy production that helps power local communities and industries.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; technical/vocational training preferred
• Minimum of 2+ years' experience in power generation, industrial, marine, or process plant environments
• Working knowledge of pumps, valves, motors, and power plant systems
• Strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement
• Ability to work rotating shifts (including nights, weekends, holidays)
• Ability to wear a respirator, work at heights, and enter confined spaces
• Must pass background check and drug/alcohol screening

Nice To Haves

• 4+ years of progressive plant operations experience
• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Familiarity with digital work management systems
• Lockout/tagout, confined space, and hot work permitting experience
• Basic understanding of plant water treatment and chemistry

Responsibilities

• Assist the Lead Operator in safe, reliable plant operations
• Operate and monitor auxiliary equipment and systems
• Perform daily rounds, record equipment readings, and maintain logs
• Support turbine startups, shutdowns, and compressor washes
• Enter and support work orders using the plant's CMMS system
• Follow all GE Vernova EHS (Environmental, Health & Safety) standards and procedures
• Conduct basic water chemistry analysis and sampling
• Assist in routine and corrective maintenance activities across departments

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services.
• Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.
• Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance and 12 paid holidays.
• New hires also receive 40 hours of personal business time, 160 hours of personal illness and caregiving time (subject to state law), and two weeks of annual vacation (which may be pro-rated based on start date).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED