Auxiliary Operator

Westinghouse Electric Company; Cranberry Township (Butler County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid Vacations

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company through WECTEC Staffing Services seeks an Auxiliary Operator to support safe, reliable operation of a power generation facility. You will oversee start-ups, shutdowns and plant equipment, maintaining logs and assisting maintenance staff in a busy station environment.

The role requires a high school diploma and 1+ years in a related technical field, with responsibilities including operating heavy equipment for fuel supply and following safety procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1+ years experience in power generation, industrial operations, manufacturing, utilities, or a related technical environment preferred.
• Read and interpret operating procedures, drawings, and technical documents.

Responsibilities

• Help with the startup, shutdown, and daily operation of power plant systems and equipment.
• Monitor, inspect, and operate auxiliary systems including water treatment, cooling, condensate, and air compressor systems.
• Perform routine equipment inspections, testing, minor repairs, and adjustments.
• Implement operating instructions, equipment clearances, and lockout/tagout activities following plant procedures.
• Maintain operating logs and report abnormal conditions while taking corrective action as required.
• Support maintenance activities and plant outages.
• Operate heavy equipment to maintain fuel supplies.
• Follow all safety, environmental, and operational procedures.

Skills

Reading & interpreting procedures

Heavy equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At WECTEC Staffing Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Westinghouse Electric Company LLC, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

About the role:

Franklin, VA

The Auxiliary Operator supports the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of a power generation facility by overseeing, operating, and inspecting plant equipment and systems. You will assist with plant startups, shutdowns, and normal operating activities while ensuring equipment operates within established parameters. The Auxiliary Operator performs inspections, maintains logs, responds to abnormal operating conditions, and assists maintenance personnel. In emergency situations involving fuel handling systems, you may also operate heavy equipment to maintain fuel supply to the station.

Key Responsibilities

• Help with the startup, shutdown, and daily operation of power plant systems and equipment.
• Monitor, inspect, and operate auxiliary systems including water treatment, cooling, condensate, and air compressor systems.
• Perform routine equipment inspections, testing, minor repairs, and adjustments.
• Implement operating instructions, equipment clearances, and lockout/tagout activities following plant procedures.
• Maintain operating logs and report abnormal conditions while taking corrective action as required.
• Support maintenance activities and plant outages.
• Operate heavy equipment to maintain fuel supplies.
• Follow all safety, environmental, and operational procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1+ years experience in power generation, industrial operations, manufacturing, utilities, or a related technical environment preferred.
• Read and interpret operating procedures, drawings, and technical documents.

Our Safety Pledge to You

If you are as committed to your success as we are committed to your safety, then this is the position for you! For us, our guiding principle has always been and will continue to be the safety of our people. It's that simple!

Why WECTEC Staffing Services?

WECTEC Staffing Services delivers customer-focused solutions, offering everything from high-volume, cost-effective staffing to specialized niche roles, while maintaining best-in-class service. Our employees bring expertise across technical and corporate functions, supporting international contracts in over five countries. We invite you to explore opportunities within our distinguished global talent network.

Benefits

WECTEC Staffing Services offers competitive pay to all of our employees. Additionally, most positions qualify for benefits including the following:

• Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Paid Vacations for Qualifying Positions

We are committed to transparency and equity in all our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $35.00/hour to $40.00/hour.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities