Auxiliary Operator

NES Fircroft; New Mexico; On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering staffing provider in New Mexico is looking for an Auxiliary Operator to support the safe operation of a combined cycle power plant. The role involves monitoring systems, performing plant rounds, and assisting with startups and shutdowns. Candidates should have a high school diploma and experience in a related environment, especially with GE or Mitsubishi turbine equipment. This position requires a strong safety mindset and the ability to work rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting GE and/or Mitsubishi turbine-generators preferred.
• Familiarity with HRSG, water treatment, and balance-of-plant systems.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Familiarity with HRSG, water treatment, and balance-of-plant systems.
• Basic mechanical knowledge and strong safety mindset.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform plant rounds and monitor combined cycle and balance-of-plant systems.
• Record operating data and report alarms or abnormal conditions.
• Support water treatment systems and general plant operations.
• Support water treatment systems and general plant operations.
• Follow safety procedures, including LOTO and permit requirements.
• Assist maintenance and outage activities as needed.

Skills

Combined cycle power plant experience

Basic mechanical knowledge

Strong safety mindset

Basic mechanical knowledge

Safety mindset

Shift rotation flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

The Auxiliary Operator supports the safe and reliable operation of a combined cycle power plant, with exposure to Mitsubishi and GE turbine equipment. This role works with the Control Room Operator and Maintenance team during normal operations, startups, shutdowns, and outages.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform plant rounds and monitor combined cycle and balance-of-plant systems (HRSG, pumps, valves, cooling water, auxiliaries)
• Record operating data and report alarms or abnormal conditions
• Assist with equipment lineups, startups, and shutdowns
• Support water treatment systems and general plant operations
• Follow safety procedures, including LOTO and permit requirements
• Assist maintenance and outage activities as needed

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Combined cycle power plant experience required
• Experience supporting GE and/or Mitsubishi turbine-generators preferred
• Familiarity with HRSG, water treatment, and balance-of-plant systems
• Basic mechanical knowledge and strong safety mindset
• Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.