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Remote Plant Operator Jobs in Colorado (NOW HIRING)

City of Brighton

SCADA OT Administrator

Brighton, CO · Remote

$88K - $121K/yr

... PLCs, remote sites, servers, operator workstations, and City IT systems. Support SCADA software ... plant expansions, and system deployments. Collaborate with City staff to assess project ...

Forge Nano

Semiconductor Field Service Engineer

Thornton, CO · On-site +1

$40 - $52/hr

However, we are open to considering remote candidates who are willing and able to spend time in our ... Experience following and/or writing work instructions and standard operating procedures * Diligent ...

Forge Nano

Semiconductor Field Service Engineer

Thornton, CO · On-site +1

$40 - $52/hr

However, we are open to considering remote candidates who are willing and able to spend time in our ... Experience following and/or writing work instructions and standard operating procedures * Diligent ...

Vero Networks

Director of Network Implementation

Denver, CO · On-site +1

$135K - $155K/yr

Remote POSITION SUMMARY This position will manage a high-performing team responsible for the end-to ... Outside Plant (OSP) infrastructure lifecycle. * Proven ability to lead, coach, and retain high ...

Clean Harbors

Traveling Heavy Equipment Operator

Greeley, CO · On-site +1

$14.90 - $34.62/hr

The Heavy Equipment Operator will operate a variety of equipment, such as, backhoes, bulldozers, loader, screeners, excavators as well as other equipment. Candidates must also be willing and able to ...

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What is a remote plant operator?

A Remote Plant Operator is a professional who monitors and controls industrial plants or facilities from a remote location, often using advanced computer systems and software. Their responsibilities include overseeing equipment performance, responding to alarms, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring that operations meet safety and efficiency standards. Remote Plant Operators often work in sectors like oil and gas, water treatment, or manufacturing, where operations can be managed off-site. This role helps companies optimize resources, improve safety, and reduce onsite staffing needs.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a remote plant operator?

To thrive as a Remote Plant Operator, you need a solid understanding of process operations, troubleshooting, and equipment monitoring, typically backed by a high school diploma or technical certification. Familiarity with SCADA systems, distributed control systems (DCS), and remote monitoring software is essential. Strong attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills are crucial for excelling in this role. These skills and qualifications are vital to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations from a distance.

How does a remote plant operator effectively communicate and coordinate with onsite teams to ensure smooth operations?

Remote plant operators rely heavily on digital communication tools, such as SCADA systems, instant messaging, and video calls, to stay in constant contact with onsite personnel. Regular check-ins, clear documentation, and detailed shift handovers are essential for maintaining situational awareness and addressing any issues promptly. Building strong collaborative relationships with local staff helps in resolving technical challenges quickly and ensures that everyone is aligned on safety protocols and operational objectives.

What is the difference between Remote Plant Operator vs Remote Control Room Operator?

AspectRemote Plant OperatorRemote Control Room Operator
CertificationsOperator licenses, safety trainingOperator licenses, safety training
Work EnvironmentField sites, industrial plantsControl rooms, monitoring stations
Industry UsagePower plants, manufacturing facilitiesPower plants, utilities
Job FocusOperating equipment on-siteMonitoring and controlling processes remotely

Remote Plant Operators typically work on-site or in remote locations operating equipment directly, while Remote Control Room Operators monitor and control plant processes from a centralized control room. Both roles require similar certifications and safety training but differ mainly in work environment and daily tasks.

What are the most commonly searched types of Plant Operator jobs in Colorado?

The most popular types of Plant Operator jobs in Colorado are:

What cities in Colorado are hiring for Remote Plant Operator jobs?

Cities in Colorado with the most Remote Plant Operator job openings:

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Infographic showing various Remote Plant Operator job openings in Colorado as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, and 14% Part Time. Highlights an 14% In-person, and 86% Remote job distribution.

Process Safety, HAZOP and Hazardous-Materials Specialists - Remote

Axyde Analytics

Golden, CO • On-site, Remote

$150 - $300/hr

Part-time

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

Work arrangement: Remote within the United States, with potential international travel
Engagement: Contingent, part-time/on-call specialist
Anticipated compensation: $150-$300 per hour, depending on qualifications and assignment, or a negotiated fixed price by work package. $300 per hour is the maximum anticipated rate.
Opportunity
Axyde Analytics is assembling a multidisciplinary expert team for anticipated U.S. government-funded project-scoping assignments involving critical minerals and international infrastructure.
We seek process-safety, HAZOP and hazardous-materials specialists capable of evaluating the safety, containment and operational risks associated with mining, mineral processing, refining, recycling, pilot plants and advanced-material production.
Potential assignments may involve high-pressure leaching, toxic or reactive chemicals, strong acids and bases, halogens, combustible dust, molten materials, reactive metals, radioactive constituents or other high-consequence process hazards.
Axyde does not expect one candidate to cover every hazard or process system. Applicants should identify the process-safety disciplines, materials and facility types in which they possess direct, demonstrable expertise.
Specialist Tracks
We are recruiting experts in one or more of the following tracks:
  • Process-hazard analysis and HAZOP facilitation
  • What-if, checklist, FMEA, LOPA and bow-tie analysis
  • Pressure systems and high-pressure acid leaching
  • Reactive, toxic, corrosive and flammable chemicals
  • Fluorine, chlorine, hydrogen fluoride and hydrochloric-acid systems
  • Sulfuric, nitric and other strong-acid systems
  • Hydrogen, oxygen, ammonia and industrial-gas systems
  • Combustible dust and fine-powder hazards
  • Graphite, silicon, magnesium, aluminum and reactive-metal powders
  • Smelting, molten-metal and furnace safety
  • Thermal runaway and battery-material hazards
  • Corrosion, materials compatibility and containment
  • Ventilation, gas detection, scrubbing and emissions controls
  • Relief, flare, vent and emergency-depressurization systems
  • Fire protection, explosion prevention and emergency response
  • Hazardous-material storage, transportation and handling
  • Pilot-plant and scale-up safety
  • Process-safety management systems and operating discipline

Potential Responsibilities
Depending on the assignment and specialist track, selected experts may:
  • Identify credible process, chemical, pressure, fire, explosion and toxic-release scenarios.
  • Review process-flow diagrams, piping and instrumentation diagrams, equipment lists and design criteria.
  • Develop or independently review process-hazard-analysis and HAZOP scopes.
  • Evaluate safeguards, interlocks, alarms, shutdown systems, containment and emergency systems.
  • Assess pressure-relief, venting, scrubbing, flare and depressurization requirements.
  • Review chemical incompatibilities, reaction hazards, decomposition and thermal-runaway potential.
  • Evaluate combustible-dust characteristics, ignition sources, zoning, inerting and explosion protection.
  • Assess materials selection, corrosion, erosion, lining, inspection and mechanical-integrity requirements.
  • Review worker exposure, industrial-hygiene, ventilation and personal-protective-equipment requirements.
  • Evaluate storage, loading, unloading, transportation and security controls for hazardous materials.
  • Assess pilot-plant hazards, representative operating conditions and scale-up risks.
  • Review emergency-response, fire-protection, spill-control and incident-management requirements.
  • Identify fatal flaws, missing safeguards and additional studies required before project advancement.
  • Translate identified hazards into feasibility-study, technical-assistance or pilot-project tasks.
  • Contribute to capital-cost, operating-cost, schedule and implementation assumptions for required safeguards.
  • Evaluate whether proposed safety controls are practical in the host-country operating environment.
  • Participate in sponsor, government, engineering, vendor, insurer or financing-source discussions.
  • Support international meetings, site visits and field verification when required.
  • Prepare concise safety findings and recommendations for senior government decision-makers.
  • Serve as a discipline lead, contributor, same-discipline alternate or independent technical reviewer.

Required Qualifications
Candidates should possess:
  • At least 7-10 years of directly relevant process-safety or hazardous-materials experience, with greater experience preferred for discipline-lead and independent-review roles.
  • A degree in chemical engineering, process engineering, mechanical engineering, fire-protection engineering, metallurgy, chemistry, industrial hygiene or a closely related field.
  • Direct responsibility for identifiable process-hazard analyses, HAZOPs, facility-safety reviews, designs, commissioning programs or operating plants.
  • Demonstrated experience with high-consequence chemical or metallurgical operations.
  • Knowledge of recognized process-safety, fire-protection and hazardous-material practices applicable to the candidate's specialty.
  • Ability to distinguish screening-level concerns from hazards requiring detailed quantitative or design analysis.
  • Strong written and verbal English-language communication skills.
  • Ability to prepare concise, decision-oriented technical work.
  • Ability to collaborate across process, mechanical, environmental, operating, commercial and financial disciplines.
  • Either U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent-resident status in the United States.
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.
  • Willingness and ability to travel internationally when an assignment requires it.
  • No known employment, confidentiality, intellectual-property, noncompete or conflict-of-interest restriction that would prevent participation.

Professional Engineer, Certified Safety Professional, Certified Industrial Hygienist, certified HAZOP facilitator or equivalent credentials are advantageous but not mandatory when supported by substantial relevant experience.
Application Information Requested
Please submit a résumé and a brief response identifying:
  1. Your strongest process-safety and hazardous-material specialties.
  2. The chemicals, materials, process systems and facility types with which you have direct experience.
  3. Up to five representative HAZOPs, safety reviews, projects or facilities and your personal responsibilities on each.
  4. Your experience with mining, mineral processing, refining, recycling, chemical plants, pilot facilities or advanced-material production.
  5. The analytical methods and safety-review techniques you are qualified to lead or review.
  6. Countries and regions in which you have worked.
  7. Whether you can serve as a discipline lead, independent reviewer, or both.
  8. Your current U.S. location.
  9. Whether you are a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.
  10. Your availability during the next 30 days.
  11. Your ability to travel internationally and any geographic restrictions.
  12. Your anticipated hourly rate.
  13. Any actual or potential conflicts involving governments, project sponsors, technology providers, engineering firms, operators or current employers.

Engagement Conditions
This is a contingent opportunity supporting anticipated government-funded assignments. No employment, contract award, minimum workload or particular assignment is guaranteed.
Selection for an assignment will depend on contract award, the specific process and hazard question, qualifications, availability, eligibility, conflicts, travel requirements, mutually acceptable compensation and execution of appropriate employment or consulting documentation.
Axyde may tailor and reformat selected résumés for proposal compliance without materially changing the candidate's qualifications or experience.
Axyde Analytics
Strategic minerals •Supply-chain security •U.S. industrial base

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