Power Plant Operator Technician II
About The Position
We are looking for an experienced Power Plant Operator Technician to join the Operations & Maintenance team at a combined cycle power generation facility in San Diego, California. You will report to the Operations and Maintenance Manager / Plant Manager. You will oversee the safe, reliable, and efficient operation and maintenance of plant equipment. Additionally, you will ensure compliance with all environmental, safety, and regulatory requirements. This is a full-time onsite position, requiring regular presence at the plant to support operations, maintenance activities, equipment monitoring, troubleshooting, and emergency response.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum 6 years of directly related power plant operations and maintenance experience.
- Experience operating and maintaining industrial mechanical and electrical systems.
- Knowledge of power generation equipment, plant operating procedures, and safety practices.
Responsibilities
- Operate, monitor, start, and shut down power generation equipment and auxiliary systems.
- Monitor plant performance using control systems, computers, gauges, meters, and other operating equipment.
- Record operational data, plant conditions, and equipment status in logs and reports.
- Adjust operating parameters to maintain safe and efficient plant operations.
- Perform troubleshooting, diagnosis and maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment.
- Implement preventive, corrective, and overhaul maintenance activities.
- Support system improvements and plant reliability projects.
- Conduct chemical testing and maintain proper chemistry control of steam, cooling water, and condensate systems.
- Maintain chemistry records and operational documentation.
- Identify and recommend plant efficiency, reliability, and safety improvements.
- Operate forklifts, manlifts, and other equipment.
- Safely handle, transfer, and manage bulk chemicals.
- Maintain plant security and comply with all company procedures.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits
- 401(k) Savings Plan
- Paid Vacations for Qualifying Positions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
