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City of Pasadena

Power Plant Operator

Pasadena, CA · On-site

$101K - $120K/yr

This position is a part of the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) bargaining unit ... Power Plant. The resulting eligibility list from this recruitment may be used to fill this vacancy ...

City of Pasadena, CA

Power Plant Operator

Pasadena, CA · On-site

$101K - $120K/yr

This position is a part of the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) bargaining unit ... Completion of a Power Plant Apprentice Program. * None of the above 02 Describe your previous and ...

mkecounty

Power Plant Operator - CRC

Franklin, WI · On-site

$32.01 - $48.01/hr

All Power Plant Operators can be assigned to work any shift as needed * All Power Plant Operators work weekends, holidays and overtime as needed NOTE: This original application is open to residents ...

mkecounty

Power Plant Operator - CRC

Franklin, WI

$32.01 - $48.01/hr

All Power Plant Operators can be assigned to work any shift as needed * All Power Plant Operators work weekends, holidays and overtime as needed NOTE: This original application is open to residents ...

St Anthony Hospital

Power Plant Operator

Lakewood, CO

$26.82 - $44.26/hr

Job Summary and Responsibilities 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 ...

St Anthony Hospital

Power Plant Operator

Lakewood, CO

$26.82 - $44.26/hr

Job Summary and Responsibilities 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 ...

Open Mountain Energy

Power Plant Operator

Winnemucca, NV · On-site

$23 - $27/hr

... power plants. Geothermal energy experience a plus, however, excellent work ethic, reliability ... Used prescribed plant operating procedures to conduct efficient and effective plant uptime while ...

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As of Sep 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for international power plant operators in the United States is $22.37, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $25.24 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Power Plant Technician/Control Room Operator

Blackstone, MA • On-site

Orion Talent
Recruiting and Staffing Services • 201 - 500 employees
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$38/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 3 days ago

Job description

Description
The Power Plant Technician / Control Room Operator is responsible for safely operating, monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintaining power plant systems to ensure reliable electricity generation. This role supports plant start-ups, shutdowns, preventive maintenance, emergency response, environmental compliance, and equipment reliability while working in a fast-paced combined-cycle power generation environment.
This position is ideal for experienced power plant operators, military power generation specialists, nuclear operators, boiler operators, or industrial maintenance professionals who thrive in highly technical environments and enjoy operating critical infrastructure.
Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:
  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • Minimum 6 years of related power generation or industrial operations experience.
  • Massachusetts 2nd Class Engineer's License preferred (or equivalent state-recognized operating license where applicable).
  • Experience operating steam vessels rated at 150 HP or greater.
  • Strong understanding of:
    • Power plant operations
    • Mechanical systems
    • Electrical systems
    • Plant instrumentation and controls
  • Experience performing equipment startup, shutdown, and normal operating procedures.
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to successfully complete the POSS/MASS (Plant Operator Selection System / Power Plant Operations & Maintenance) assessment.
  • Ability to read instrumentation, gauges, control systems, and computer-generated operating data.

Requirements:
  • Operate, monitor, and maintain power plant equipment and systems during normal and abnormal operating conditions.
  • Perform startup, shutdown, and routine operating procedures.
  • Respond to alarms and abnormal operating conditions using established operating procedures.
  • Perform electrical switching, tagging, and lockout/tagout activities.
  • Conduct preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance on mechanical and electrical equipment.
  • Perform routine cycle chemistry testing and adjust operating parameters as necessary.
  • Maintain operating logs, environmental records, and maintenance documentation.
  • Utilize the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to document maintenance activities.
  • Support plant housekeeping and maintain a safe work environment.
  • Ensure compliance with environmental permits and all safety regulations.
  • Support continuous improvement and complete additional duties as assigned.

Nice-to-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:
  • Commonwealth of Massachusetts 2nd Class Engineer's License.
  • Military experience in:
    • Navy Nuclear Power
    • Army Prime Power
    • Power Generation
    • Utilities
    • Stationary Engineer
  • Combined-cycle or fossil power plant experience.
  • Experience with CMMS systems.
  • Knowledge of plant chemistry programs.
  • Experience with electrical switching and lockout/tagout procedures.

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