Operator I

Capital Power • Midland, MI

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Capital Power is hiring a permanent, full-time Plant Operator for its Midland Cogeneration Venture, a gas-fired steam/electric cogeneration production facility in Midland, Michigan. Reporting to the Operations Shift Supervisor, the position helps ensure safe and efficient plant operations by operating plant equipment and systems according to procedures and performing routine preventative maintenance. The role also involves monitoring equipment, maintaining operational records, supporting maintenance and outage activities, and helping maintain a safe working environment.

Requirements

• Completed high school diploma or advanced education/degree in power generation or a related field; education equivalency may be considered.
• Valid driver's license.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and climb ladders and stairs.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Must clear a pre-employment drug test, subject to applicable law.
• Successful candidate will undergo education verification, reference checks, and a criminal record check.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced education or degree in power generation or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in generating plant operations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor equipment in power block and balance-of-plant areas to support safe, efficient plant operation.
• Maintain and review logs and records of plant operational activities as required by procedures.
• Perform valve lineups for routine plant operations.
• Perform plant switching and tagging to support safe maintenance activities.
• Periodically clean and inspect plant areas and equipment.
• Safely operate plant electrical breakers and switchyard equipment.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance, including pump lubrication, low-pressure valve packing adjustment, handling drums and containers for gas turbine water washing, water washing gas turbines, and limited electrical troubleshooting such as fuse replacement.
• Monitor Control Room equipment under the direction of the Senior Plant Operator or Shift Supervisor.
• Perform minor re-lamping of plant equipment.
• Review plant operating procedures and provide comments.
• Label equipment to support easy identification and efficient plant operations.
• Meet and maintain training requirements for assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Observe and report abnormal equipment operating conditions and assist with corrections or initiation of work orders.
• Operate temporary equipment and power supplies in support of plant outages.
• Perform operations necessary to maintain a safe working environment.

Benefits

• Flexible and affordable employee benefits.
• Retirement savings programs.
• Paid time off programs.
• Comprehensive onboarding and training.
• Programs supporting career development.
• Relocation assistance may be available depending on posting requirements.
• $500 referral reward for Capital Power employees who refer a successful candidate.

What This Job Offers

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