Assistant Plant Operator

Cordia LLC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Cordia Energy Services is seeking an Assistant Plant Operator to join the Pittsburgh International Airport Microgrid team. You will help operate and monitor power assets, coordinate outages and maintenance with the Remote Operations Center, and ensure reliable generation in a dynamic environment.

The role requires strong communication, basic IT skills, and the ability to work 12-hour shifts. Onsite work at the airport microgrid involves following safety procedures and collaborating with field

Qualifications

• Strong written and oral communication.
• Good understanding of computer networks and devices.
• Ability to follow written procedures.
• Commitment to safety and environmental compliance.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint.
• Power plant operations experience.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to work extended hours on short notice when required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate unit availability, outages, startup and shutdown times.
• Monitor operating data and follow standard operating procedures.
• Notify CES operations team of abnormal conditions and dispatch on-call technicians.
• Follow established safety and operating procedures.
• Communicate with outside entities during troubleshooting evolutions.
• Assist with lockout/tagout activities as needed.
• Maintain event and data logs, generate reports as directed by management.
• Assist in maintenance activities under senior technicians.

Skills

Communication

Networking

Procedures

Safety

MS Office

Power plant ops

Independent work

Shift work

Education

High School Diploma

Two years of power plant or CHP experience

Tools

Jenbacher engines

SCADA

DAS operations

HMI

Job description

Posted Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Position Title: Assistant Plant Operator
Location: Pittsburgh International Airport Microgrid, Pittsburgh, PA

Company Summary

Cordia Energy Services (CES) business model addresses emerging needs for operations and maintenance in the power and energy market including:

• Remote operations and maintenance of power generation and CHP assets with expertise and experience in distributed generation.
• Onsite routine maintenance of power generations assets and support equipment
• Onsite oversight and maintenance of major maintenance evolutions and equipment upgrades

Position Summary

Candidate will gain broad experience as part of a team of professional remote operations personnel and will be responsible for maintaining a high level of ownership and attention to detail in the operation and control of assets under CES responsibility. This position will require effective coordination between various CES personnel in the field and outside entities to ensure high reliability of assets controlled through the Remote Operations Center.

Duties and Responsibilities :

Under direction of Lead Remote Operator (LRO) performs the following:

• Coordinate unit availability, outage schedules, unit startup and shutdown times, and communicate all necessary information to CES operations team, transmission operators and energy management agency.
• Coordinate unit start up and shutdown evolutions as directed by energy management agency or CES operations team.
• Monitor and analyze operating data. Follow standard operating procedures and make appropriate notifications on abnormal engine and plant conditions.
• Alert CES operations team of abnormal conditions at the facilities and dispatch on call technicians to the site as needed.
• Follow established safety and operating procedures.
• Communicate with outside entities during troubleshooting evolutions and relay information to CES field technicians to support quick resolution of unit outages
• Assist with lockout/tagout activities
• Work rotating 12 hours shifts to support dispatch operations or planned and forced maintenance activities.
• Maintain accurate event logs and data logs. Generate and submit reports on generation, safety and availability as directed by CES management.
• Assist in maintenance activities under the guidance of the senior technicians in the field on an as needed basis
• Perform other shift duties as assigned by CES management

Minimum Qualifications:

• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Good understanding of computer networks and communication devices.
• Ability to follow written procedures and directions.
• Commitment to safety and environmental compliance.
• Strong knowledge in the use of PCs and various software applications such as Excel, Word, MS Outlook, Power Point, etc.
• Power plant operations experience
• Ability to work well independently or as an integral team member.
• Ability to work extended hours on short notice when required.
• High school diploma

Desired Qualifications:

• Two years of power plant or CHP experience
• Jenbacher or other reciprocating engines, HMI, SCADA and DAS operations experience
• Remote operation of power plant facilities

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

• The incumbent will be subject to inside office working conditions, with noise levels in the work area typical of most office environments, and outside environmental conditions, including increased noise levels around operating equipment
• Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including your own body
• Ability to perform other physical activities including use of fingers, stooping, crouching, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions
• Visual acuity requirements include color, depth perception and field of vision necessary to prepare and analyze data and figures, operate a computer terminal, and conduct extensive reading
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions