BTU-Power Plant Operator

Strategic Government Resources, Inc.; Bryan (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Strategic Government Resources, Inc. in Bryan, Texas, seeks a Power Plant Operator trainee to monitor, operate, and maintain electrical power plant equipment as part of an 18–24 month formal training program.

The role involves startup/shutdown of turbines, maintenance tasks, regulatory compliance duties, and ongoing education in power plant operations. This is a full-time, on-site position with a rotating 12-hour shift and hourly pay in the low‑to‑mid $20s, depending on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Plans, coordinates, and participates in regulatory compliance activities (air emissions, water, NERC, ERCOT)

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains gas turbines, steam turbines, boilers, and generators
• Performs electrical, mechanical, and instrumentation maintenance tasks
• Monitors water quality and plant chemistry parameters
• Supports startup, operation, and shutdown during routine and emergency conditions
• Participates in ongoing training in electrical, mechanical, or instrumentation fields
• Responds promptly to work and follows production management instructions

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Operations planning

Gas turbine operation

Emergency response

Job description

Posting Number: 2026642

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Work Schedule: Rotating 12 hour shift; 5:30am-5:30pm & 5:30pm-5:30am

Hiring Pay Rate: $ 20.95-$29.85/hour ( depending on qualifications)

Job Summary:

The Power Plant Operator is expected to acquire the skills and knowledge to monitor, operate, and maintain electrical power plant equipment at the Roland C. Dansby Power Plant. The position will be actively engaged in a formal training program, approximately 18-24 months long, consisting of classroom, computer-based, and on-the-job training to acquire the necessary skills/knowledge and understanding to operate equipment used in the production of electricity.

Roland C. Dansby Power Plant is the primary natural gas-fired resource for Bryan Texas Utilities (BTU). The power plant is a three-unit power plant consisting of a 110MW gas-fired steam turbine and two 48MW simple-cycle gas turbines with a total capacity of 206MW. The power plant acts as a physical hedge for BTU’s power supply and is used as a peaking to intermediate resource.

Essential Job Functions:

• Plans, coordinates, and participates in regulatory compliance activities to include but not limited to, air emissions, water, wastewater, NERC, ERCOT, and facility compliance programs.
• Assists with operations and maintenance planning activities, to include developing work plans and schedules, procuring materials, and contacting contractors.
• Participates in the startup, operation, and shutdown of gas turbines, steam turbines, boilers, electric generators, gas compressors, and associated power plant equipment in both routine and emergency situations.
• Performs electrical, mechanical, and instrumentation maintenance tasks as assigned.
• Performs water quality analysis and ensures plant chemistry program parameters are maintained.
• Performs water production duties.
• Performs special studies/projects as assigned by production management.
• Continue education in an assigned trade skills training program in electrical, mechanical, or instrumentation, as well as continuing education in power plant operations.
• Performs related duties as required.
• Responds regularly and promptly to work.