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Luminant

Power Plant Operator

Bellingham, WA

$43 - $49/hr

All applicants must be a successful candidate on the Plant Operator Selection System/Power Plant Operations and Maintenance (POSS / MASS) program in order to be considered a candidate for this ...

Hshs

Power Plant Operator

Green Bay, WI · On-site

$23.15 - $34.73/hr

Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) is seeking a Power Plant Operator to join our team. Operates ... Support Services oSchedule: Full Time, Day Shift, 6:00am-6:00pm, 7 days on, 7 days off oFacility:

Boeing

Power Plant Operator A

Renton, WA

$60.92/hr

Power Plant Operator A Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Commercial Airplanes is excited to offer opportunities for a Power Plant Operators A, to join our team in Seattle, Auburn, Puyallop, Renton ...

Boeing

Power Plant Operator A

Seattle, WA · On-site

$60.92/hr

Power Plant Operator A Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Commercial Airplanes is excited to offer opportunities for a Power Plant Operators A, to join our team in Seattle, Auburn, Puyallop, Renton ...

Boeing

Power Plant Operator A

Kent, WA

$60.92/hr

Power Plant Operator A Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Commercial Airplanes is excited to offer opportunities for a Power Plant Operators A, to join our team in Seattle, Auburn, Puyallop, Renton ...

Boeing

Power Plant Operator A

Seattle, WA · On-site

$60.92/hr

Power Plant Operator A Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Commercial Airplanes is excited to offer opportunities for a Power Plant Operators A, to join our team in Seattle, Auburn, Puyallop, Renton ...

Boeing

Power Plant Operator A

Tukwila, WA

$60.92/hr

Power Plant Operator A Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Commercial Airplanes is excited to offer opportunities for a Power Plant Operators A, to join our team in Seattle, Auburn, Puyallop, Renton ...

Boeing

Power Plant Operator A

Seattle, WA

$60.92/hr

Power Plant Operator A Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Commercial Airplanes is excited to offer opportunities for a Power Plant Operators A, to join our team in Seattle, Auburn, Puyallop, Renton ...

Boeing

Power Plant Operator A

Auburn, WA

$60.92/hr

Power Plant Operator A Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Commercial Airplanes is excited to offer opportunities for a Power Plant Operators A, to join our team in Seattle, Auburn, Puyallop, Renton ...

Boeing

Power Plant Operator A

Puyallup, WA · On-site

$60.92/hr

Power Plant Operator A Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Commercial Airplanes is excited to offer opportunities for a Power Plant Operators A, to join our team in Seattle, Auburn, Puyallop, Renton ...

Boeing

Power Plant Operator A

Tukwila, WA

$60.92/hr

Power Plant Operator A Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Commercial Airplanes is excited to offer opportunities for a Power Plant Operators A, to join our team in Seattle, Auburn, Puyallop, Renton ...

Boeing

Power Plant Operator A

Kent, WA · On-site

$60.92/hr

Power Plant Operator A Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Commercial Airplanes is excited to offer opportunities for a Power Plant Operators A, to join our team in Seattle, Auburn, Puyallop, Renton ...

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As of Aug 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for full time power plant operator in the United States is $44.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $30.05 and $58.65 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Power Plant Operator vs Power Plant Technician?

AspectFull Time Power Plant OperatorPower Plant Technician
CredentialsHigh school diploma; some roles require technical certificationsTechnical certifications or associate degree often required
Work EnvironmentPower plants, control rooms, outdoor facilitiesPower plants, maintenance areas, control rooms
Job FocusOperating and monitoring plant equipment, ensuring safetyMaintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting equipment
Employer & IndustryUtilities, energy companiesUtilities, industrial plants

Full Time Power Plant Operators primarily focus on operating and monitoring plant systems to ensure continuous power generation, while Power Plant Technicians handle maintenance and repairs. Both roles are essential in the energy industry and often work together to keep power plants running efficiently.

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Power Plant Operator

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Camden, NJ

Full-time

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Job description

The Plant Operatoris responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of all Plant equipment under their control in accordance with written plant procedures and under the direction of the Shift Lead OMT and O&M Manager. In the absence of specific orders and/or directives, the Operator exercises initiative, using experience and good judgment in Plant operation. Comply with plant policies including those concerning safety and environmental.

Camden Plant Holdings (Camden) is a 145 MW gas fired combined cycle facility utilizing a GE 7001EA Gas Turbines and a GE Steam Turbine with water cooled condensers. The facility is interconnected to PSEG and sells power into the PJM market.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Oversee the safe, efficient, reliable, and environmentally sound operation of plant equipment.
  • Assist in combined-cycle plant start-up, shutdown, and equipment operations as necessary, including turbines, HRSG, and auxiliary equipment in accordance with operating instructions and procedures.
  • Properly operate plant equipment, including valves, air actuators, and electrical switches, during normal and emergency operation, including valves, selector switches.
  • Communicate information clearly, both orally and written.
  • Troubleshoot plant equipment to resolve operational problems.
  • Operate various computer systems to receive, analyze, comprehend, and input data.
  • Monitor and record data available using various instruments, recording charts, annunciator systems and other monitoring devices onto shift logs as directed.
  • Implement Plant Emergency Procedures as needed.
  • Observe variations in operating conditions and interpret meter and gauge readings.
  • Monitor and test water chemistry per written guidelines to maintain proper steam quality and boiler chemistry.
  • Communicate conditions of plant system and equipment to others.
  • Apply knowledge of combined cycle power plant operations and basic power plant principles to daily decision-making and work tasks.
  • Discern and respond to verbal and auditory signals from control panel.
  • Take, record, and analyze readings of various electrical and mechanical meters.
  • Ensure shift operations and maintenance PMs are performed.
  • Safely operate plant equipment, including, trucks, cranes, forklifts, and personnel lifts
  • Will involve occasional work with OSHA classified hazardous materials.
  • Meet physical requirements of the job such as perform tasks while standing, walking (up to 12 hours), climbing stairs and ladders, reaching overhead, and squatting. The ability to lift (50 pounds), use hand tools and test instruments. Wearing personal protective equipment in the performance of duties (e.g. hard hats, safety glasses, hearing protection, arc flash clothing, and work boots.
  • Performance of duties requires working rotating shifts, including weekends and holiday coverage, and off-shift coverage. "On Call" status may be required. Timely response to call-out opportunities.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

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