Power Plant Operator
About The Position
WECTEC Staffing Services is seeking an experienced Power Plant Operator to support operations at its facility in Middletown, California. The operator will oversee the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of plant equipment and systems, supporting startup, shutdown, monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintenance activities. The role involves operating equipment from the control room and field, maintaining compliance with environmental, safety, and operating regulations, and working with maintenance technicians, supervisors, and plant management to optimize plant performance. The position requires working rotating shifts and responding to call-outs as needed.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Knowledge of plant operating procedures, safety protocols, and environmental compliance requirements.
- Familiarity with DCS, SCADA, or distributed control systems.
- Experience with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
- Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, operating procedures, and technical documentation.
- Ability to work rotating shifts and respond to call-outs as needed.
Nice To Haves
- A minimum of 2 years of power plant operations experience is preferred.
- Experience operating utility-scale power generation facilities, including geothermal, combined cycle, cogeneration, gas-fired, or steam generation plants.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and operate power generation equipment from the control room and field.
- Perform plant startups, shutdowns, and system alignments according to operating procedures.
- Conduct routine inspections, rounds, and equipment monitoring to support safe and reliable operation.
- Record operating data, equipment readings, and plant performance metrics.
- Troubleshoot equipment and process issues and coordinate corrective actions.
- Support maintenance activities, including lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and equipment isolation.
- Respond to plant upsets, alarms, and emergency situations.
- Operate auxiliary systems, including pumps, compressors, cooling water systems, and water treatment equipment.
- Maintain compliance with environmental, safety, and operating regulations.
- Create work requests and document equipment deficiencies using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), such as Maximo.
- Work with maintenance technicians, supervisors, and plant management to optimize plant performance.
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
Education Level
High school or GED
