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St Anthony Hospital

Power Plant Operator

Lakewood, CO · On-site

$27.28 - $43.06/hr

As our Power Plant Operator at St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood Colorado, you will help ensure a safe and comfortable environment for patients, staff, and visitors by being responsible for operating ...

Indeck Energy Services

Power Plant Operator

Tonawanda, NY · On-site

$60K - $70K/yr

Power Plant Operator * Indeck-Yerkes Facility * Tonawanda, NY, 14150 COME JOIN OUR TEAM! * Must be able to work in the United States without employer support or sponsorship. Indeck Energy Services is ...

Vistra Energy

Power Plant Operator

Milford, CT

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 ...

Vistra Corp.

Power Plant Operator

Milford, CT · On-site

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 ...

Sprung Services, Inc.

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Power Plant Operator

Shakopee, MN · On-site

$38 - $42/hr

Power Plant Operator Wage: $38-$42/hour (Includes 8 hours of built-in overtime) Shift: Rotating - 7 days of 12-hour day shifts, followed by 7 days off, then 7 days of 12-hour night shifts, followed ...

Vst

Power Plant Operator

Milford, CT · On-site

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 ...

Luminant

Power Plant Operator

Milford, CT

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 ...

CommonSpirit Health

Power Plant Operator

Lakewood, CO · On-site

As our Power Plant Operator at St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood Colorado, you will help ensure a safe and comfortable environment for patients, staff, and visitors by being responsible for operating ...

TXU Energy

Power Plant Operator

Bellingham, MA

$43 - $49/hr

Pay range between $43 - $49 hourly, depending upon skills/experience. Work in an environment where ... Develops and implements plant operating procedures * Ensures strict adherence to safety, health and ...

Rahr Malting Co

Power Plant Operator

Shakopee, MN · On-site

$38 - $42/hr

Koda Energy/RahrBSG is looking for a Power Plant Operator to join out team in Shakopee, Minnesota. The Plant Operator is a shift lead position that is responsible for the safe, efficient, and ...

Calpine

Power Plant Operator

Westbrook, ME · On-site

$38.32 - $47.90/hr

... operating parameters. Performs a variety of plant maintenance tasks including diagnosis ... Hourly Rate Range - $38.32 to $47.90 /hour Additional Calpine Information: * Equal Opportunity ...

Luminant

Power Plant Operator

Bellingham, MA

$43 - $49/hr

Pay range between $43 - $49 hourly, depending upon skills/experience. Work in an environment where ... Develops and implements plant operating procedures * Ensures strict adherence to safety, health and ...

Calpine

Power Plant Operator

Westbrook, ME · On-site

$38.32 - $47.90/hr

... operating parameters. Performs a variety of plant maintenance tasks including diagnosis ... Hourly Rate Range - $38.32 to $47.90 /hour Additional Calpine Information: * Equal Opportunity ...

Vistra Energy

Power Plant Operator

Bellingham, MA

$43 - $49/hr

Pay range between $43 - $49 hourly, depending upon skills/experience. Work in an environment where ... Develops and implements plant operating procedures * Ensures strict adherence to safety, health and ...

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As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for hourly 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 Hourly Power Plant Operator vs Power Plant Technician?

AspectHourly Power Plant OperatorPower Plant Technician
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; licensing may be requiredHigh school diploma; technical certifications often preferred
Work EnvironmentPower plants, control rooms, outdoor facilitiesPower plants, maintenance areas, control rooms
Job FocusOperating and monitoring plant equipmentMaintaining and repairing plant machinery

Hourly Power Plant Operators primarily focus on operating and monitoring power plant equipment, ensuring smooth plant operations. Power Plant Technicians concentrate on maintaining and repairing machinery. While both roles work in similar environments and may require comparable certifications, their core responsibilities differ, with operators managing daily operations and technicians handling technical repairs.

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Power Plant Operator

Power Plant Operator

St Anthony Hospital

Lakewood, CO • On-site

$27.28 - $43.06/hr

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Job description

Where You'll Work
At CommonSpirit Mountain Region, we believe in the healing power of humanity and serving the common good through our dedicated work and shared mission to celebrate humankindness.
Located in Lakewood, Colorado, St. Anthony Hospital is a Level I Trauma Center where we provide a full range of medical specialties and health care services to Denver and the surrounding region through our state-of-the-art medical campus and home base for Flight For Life® Colorado. With four trauma rooms including the T-10 room, a dedicated field-to-surgery suite ready 24/7 for trauma surgeons and specially trained teams, our staff can provide life-saving care to the most severely ill and injured patients. In 2023, we received our exciting Magnet® designation! We are so proud of our staff for this achievement, which is awarded to only 10 percent of hospitals around the world. Numerous other awards, certifications, and accreditations have been granted to us from the American Heart Association; Chest Pain Center (CPC); American College of Cardiology; The Joint Commission's National Quality Approval; the Emergency Nurses Association Lantern Award; NAPBC Accreditation; American College of Radiology and many others.
At St. Anthony Hospital. we combine a heritage of expert care with the latest in technology and innovation. If you're looking to be part of a fast-paced environment where you can practice to the top of your profession in trauma, cardiology, stroke, neurosciences, breast imaging, cancer/oncology care, surgery and more, we invite you to apply.
Job Summary and Responsibilities
15% PRN differential applies for this role!
As our Power Plant Operator at St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood Colorado, you will help ensure a safe and comfortable environment for patients, staff, and visitors by being responsible for operating, maintaining, and repairing the equipment that provides power, heating, cooling, and ventilation to a hospital facility.
Every day you will operate power systems, provide routine maintenance and inspections, and conduct regular inspections. You will be expected to monitor and track energy usage, and follow safety protocols.
To be successful in this role, you must use your problem solving abilities to diagnose and fix mechanical failures, and your attention to detail to monitor complex systems and detect issues before they escalate. As a Power Plant Operator, you are essential to keeping the hospital operational 24/7.
  • Performs routine maintenance, lubrication, cleaning of boilers, chillers and all central plant equipment.
  • Maintains the mechanical equipment such as engines, compressors, generators, pumps and steam boilers during the respective shifts.
  • Read and interpret blueprints and schematics.

This is NOT a Full-time, benefitted position. Please continue to outlined schedule below:
Job Requirements
In addition to bringing your whole self to the workplace each day, qualified candidates will need the following:
Required Qualifications
  • High School Diploma/G.E.D.
  • Knowledge of boilers, pumps, gauges, heating units and systems, hand tools, generators, ventilation equipment, plumbing fixtures and heating and cooling distribution systems.
  • Knowledge of regulations imposed by local, state or other hospital authorities.
  • Ability to troubleshoot systems as necessary.
  • Proficient with multiple Building Automation System functions.

Preferred Qualifications
    • Certified Stationary Engineer
    • Underground Storage Tank Op A or B, State of Employment Class A/B UST Operator Certification

Physical Requirements - Medium Work - exert/lift up to 50 lbs. force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. constantly
Schedule Information: Can expect to work between 16-32 hours/pay period; 8 and 12 hour shifts are available.

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