Power Plant Operator
About The Position
The Power Plant Operator provides operations support to ensure plant equipment is supported with accurate and current data. The role takes readings and performs calculations related to power plant equipment, and operates and monitors equipment outside the control room under the direction of the Lead Operator or Control Room Operator. This is a temporary position for 3–12 months, paying $19.00–$21.37 per hour. Work locations are in the Lubbock, Midland, Odessa, and Amarillo area. The schedule consists of 12-hour rotating shifts, with availability required for emergency callouts 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Employees must arrange their own transportation and may be reassigned to another location at the company’s discretion. The work takes place in a power plant environment, indoors and outdoors and in all temperatures and climate conditions, in accordance with heat stress procedures. Operators may work near large rotating equipment, energized electrical equipment, and high noise; in confined places; at elevations exceeding 250 feet; or on platforms 5 feet or more above ground. The role can involve mentally stressful situations requiring immediate action to address potentially damaging or hazardous conditions.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Three years of experience in a power plant environment, oilfield, or equivalent education and industrial experience.
- Drive and commitment to continue through the Operator training program, including Control Room Operator qualifications.
- Valid state driver’s license.
- Ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts and be available for emergency callouts 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.
- Ability to work indoors and outdoors in all temperatures and climate conditions.
- Ability to work near large rotating equipment, energized electrical equipment, high noise, confined places, and elevated locations.
- Ability to react to crises requiring immediate action to correct or curtail potentially damaging or hazardous situations.
- Must arrange own transportation to the work location and may be reassigned to another location at the company’s discretion.
Responsibilities
- Operate, inspect, and monitor power plant equipment safely, efficiently, reliably, and in an environmentally sound manner.
- Recognize safety hazards and follow safety guidelines to protect oneself, coworkers, and the public.
- Learn proper operating procedures.
- Observe variations in operating conditions and interpret meter and gauge readings to troubleshoot equipment and resolve operational problems.
- Monitor and record data from instruments, recording charts, annunciator systems, and other monitoring devices in shift logs as directed by plant operating procedures.
- Perform routine cleaning of the work area.
- Take readings and perform calculations related to power plant equipment.
- Operate and monitor plant equipment outside the control room under the direction of the Lead Operator or Control Room Operator.
- Respond to emergency callouts when required.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
