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NAES

Power Plant Engineer, Entry Level

Mckittrick, CA · On-site

Engineering Performance & Reliability * Assist with tracking forced outages, derates, and loss of ... Power plant environment that may involve entering confined spaces, crawling through narrow areas ...

DTE Energy

Power Plant Maintenance Manager

Stockton, CA · On-site

$121K - $182K/yr

... all forced outages. • Reviews and provides maintenance engineering evaluations and ... A thorough, demonstrated understanding of power plant operations, with strong understanding of the ...

DTE Energy

Power Plant Maintenance Manager

Stockton, CA · On-site

$121K - $182K/yr

... to power our future. We're also serving communities beyond Michigan, where our affiliated ... Prepares necessary plant maintenance reports in a timely manner and investigates all forced outages.

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP

$180 - $240/hr

Own root-cause analysis and corrective action for turbine trips, forced outages, and performance ... Represent the power plant organization to internal stakeholders (operations, grid interconnection ...

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How much do hourly power plant outage jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for hourly power plant outage in the United States is $39.69, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $34.38 and $46.15 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Hourly Power Plant Outage vs Power Plant Technician?

AspectHourly Power Plant OutagePower Plant Technician
CredentialsTypically requires safety training, basic technical knowledgeRequires technical certifications, technical training, possibly an associate degree
Work EnvironmentTemporary, scheduled outages at power plants, often outdoors or in industrial settingsOperational power plants, maintenance areas, indoor and outdoor environments
Job FocusPerforming specific outage tasks, safety procedures, equipment inspections during outagesMaintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting power plant equipment during operations

Hourly Power Plant Outage roles focus on specific tasks during scheduled outages, often requiring safety and basic technical skills. Power Plant Technicians have broader responsibilities, including ongoing maintenance and troubleshooting during plant operations, requiring more advanced technical certifications.

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Infographic showing various Hourly Power Plant Outage job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 48% Full Time, 46% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $82,563 per year, or $39.7 per hour.

Manager, Plant Support Engineering - Davis Besse

Oak Harbor, OH • On-site

TXU Energy
Utilities • 10K+ employees
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Full-time

Re-posted 23 days ago

Job description

If you have what it takes to become part of the Vistra family and would like to start a promising career with a global leader, take a look at the exciting employment opportunities that are currently available and apply online.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for acting as sponsor for the health of the plant systems. Facilitate the effective engagement of assigned Engineers to optimize performance of the team's systems in support of maximized station efficiency.

Job Description

Key Accountabilities

  • Provide first-line leadership and supervisionfor the Plant Support Engineering team, ensuring alignment with plant priorities and safe, reliable operation.
  • Manage and coordinate System Health Team activities, including identification, prioritization, and resolution of system and equipment performance issues.
  • Represent Plant Support Engineeringon outage management teams and cross-functional plant forums.
  • Oversee monitoring, trending, and evaluation of plant systems, driving near- and long-term performance improvements.
  • Develop and manage corrective and improvement action plans, ensuring timely completion and effective resolution of plant performance issues.
  • Direct and prioritize daily work activitiesof individual contributors to meet plant, outage, and regulatory commitments.
  • Coordinate staffing and resource assignments, including on-call support, outage coverage, and special project needs.
  • Conduct performance management activitiesfor individual contributors, including goal setting, performance reviews, coaching, and salary actions.
  • Plan and coordinate large or complex engineering work scopes, task teams, and special projects involving multiple disciplines.
  • Review, approve, and ensure quality of engineering products and work deliverablesproduced by the group.
  • Manage assigned budget and resource utilization, ensuring engineering activities are completed efficiently and in support of department and site goals.

Education, Experience & Skill Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineeringor a related technical discipline; Electrical Engineering preferred.
  • Detailed knowledge of power plant systems, including engineering principles related to plant design, operation, and equipment reliability.
  • Extensive knowledge of applicable codes, standards, plant-specific procedures, and regulatory requirementsgoverning nuclear power plant design and operation.
  • Working knowledge of planning, scheduling, and cost controlassociated with engineering activities and outage support.
  • Demonstrated experience providing technical leadership and supervisionof engineering personnel.

Key Metrics

  • System and equipment performance, including identification and resolution of adverse trends.
  • Timeliness and quality of engineering deliverablessupporting plant operations and outages.
  • Team effectiveness, including collaboration, engagement, and adherence to standards and procedures.
  • Effectiveness of problem-solving and corrective action implementation.
  • Adherence to schedule, budget, and regulatory commitments.

Job Family

Engineering Services

Company

Vistra Nuclear Operations Company

Locations

Oak Harbor, OhioOhio
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