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St Anthony Hospital

Power Plant Operator

Lakewood, CO · On-site

$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 ...

City of Pasadena

Power Plant Operator

Pasadena, CA · On-site

$101K - $120K/yr

The Pasadena Water and Power Department is seeking a Power Plant Operator to perform journey-level ... weekends and holidays. Annual certification for CPR and First Aid.

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

Used prescribed plant operating procedures to conduct efficient and effective plant uptime while ... Work overtime, weekends, holidays, etc. as required to complete the job necessary * Responsible for ...

mkecounty

Power Plant Operator - CRC

Franklin, WI · On-site

$32.01 - $48.01/hr

All Power Plant Operators work weekends, holidays and overtime as needed NOTE: This original application is open to residents of the State of Wisconsin at the time of application. In accordance with ...

mkecounty

Power Plant Operator - CRC

Franklin, WI · On-site

$32.01 - $48.01/hr

All Power Plant Operators work weekends, holidays and overtime as needed NOTE: This original application is open to residents of the State of Wisconsin at the time of application. In accordance with ...

Nex-Tech Classifieds

Power Plant Operator

Russell, KS · On-site

The City of Russell is seeking a reliable, detail-oriented full-time Power Plant Operator to join ... Master a rotating shift schedule that includes weekends to ensure 24/7 community power. * This ...

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Calpine

Power Plant Operator

Westbrook, ME · On-site

$38.32 - $47.90/hr

Through wholesale power operations and its retail businesses, Calpine serves customers in 22 states ... operating parameters. Performs a variety of plant maintenance tasks including diagnosis ...

Calpine

Power Plant Operator

Westbrook, ME · On-site

$38.32 - $47.90/hr

Through wholesale power operations and its retail businesses, Calpine serves customers in 22 states ... operating parameters. Performs a variety of plant maintenance tasks including diagnosis ...

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 and evaluates all power plant equipment for efficiency and safety. Adjusts gauges and dials, reads ...

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As of Sep 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for weekend 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 Weekend Power Plant Operator vs Weekend Nuclear Power Plant Operator?

AspectWeekend Power Plant OperatorWeekend Nuclear Power Plant Operator
Required CertificationsState licensing, plant-specific trainingNuclear licensing, NRC certification, specialized training
Work EnvironmentFossil fuel, renewable, or other power plantsNuclear power plants with strict safety protocols
Employer & Industry UsagePower generation companies, utilitiesUtility companies operating nuclear facilities
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

The main difference between a Weekend Power Plant Operator and a Weekend Nuclear Power Plant Operator lies in the certifications required and the work environment. Nuclear operators require specialized NRC licenses and work in highly regulated nuclear facilities, whereas general power plant operators work in various power plants with different certification needs. Both roles involve operating and maintaining power generation equipment, but nuclear operators handle more complex safety protocols and regulatory compliance.

How to get hired as a weekend power plant operator?

To get hired as a weekend power plant operator, candidates typically need a high school diploma or equivalent, relevant technical training, and sometimes a state license or certification. Experience with control systems, safety procedures, and the ability to work overnight or weekend shifts are also important factors in the hiring process.
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Power Plant Operator

Lakewood, CO • On-site

St Anthony Hospital
Health Care and Social Assistance • 5 - 10K employees
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$26.82 - $44.26/hr

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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 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.

15% PRN differential applies for this role!

Job Requirements

Required

  • High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Preferred

  • Certified Stationary Engineer
  • Underground Storage Tank Op A or B
  • Two (2) years of power plant operator experience
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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.

Qualifications:

Required

  • High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Preferred

  • Certified Stationary Engineer
  • Underground Storage Tank Op A or B
  • Two (2) years of power plant operator experience
  •  
Employment Type: PRN

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