Cogeneration Operator in Training (12-Hour Shifts)

NAES; City of North Tonawanda (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

NAES North Tonawanda Cogeneration facility in North Tonawanda, NY, seeks a Power Plant Utility Operator in training to become Auxiliary Plant Operator. You will participate in shift operations and maintenance, including start-up/shutdown of the gas turbine, HRSG, and steam turbine, while prioritizing safety.

You will conduct routine plant tours, assist with chemical handling, perform preventive maintenance, and collaborate across departments to support reliable service for the region’s energy

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree preferred in power plant tech or engineering.
• Some experience in power plant operations/maintenance, ideally in a combined-cycle environment.
• Familiarity with mechanical and electrical equipment, GE Frame 6 turbine and HRSG is a plus.
• Understanding of physics, math, thermodynamics, and chemistry fundamentals.
• A valid, unrestricted U.S. driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the training program and work toward qualification as an Auxiliary Plant Operator.
• Perform shift operations and maintenance, including start-up and shutdown of main gas turbine, steam turbine, HRSG, and critical auxiliary systems.
• Conduct routine plant tours to inspect equipment and provide feedback to the Control Room Operator and other personnel.
• Perform equipment switching and tagging in accordance with approved procedures and sound operational practices.
• Conduct routine preventive and predictive maintenance on all plant systems and equipment; assist with corrective maintenance tasks when properly trained or supervised.
• Assist with the safe and accurate offloading of bulk chemicals used in plant operations.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Comply with site safety requirements and procedures; identify and address safety hazards promptly.
• Communicate effectively with site personnel and company staff at other locations to coordinate operations and share information.
• Collaborate with team members across departments to support the facility in reliably serving the region’s energy needs.
• Handle recurring work situations of moderate to high complexity, with occasional variations from standard practices.

Skills

Power plant operations

Electrical & mechanical systems

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in power plant technology or related field

Tools

Hand tools

Pneumatic tools

Rigging equipment

Job description

NAES North Tonawanda Cogeneration facility in North Tonawanda, NY, seeks a Power Plant Utility Operator in training to become Auxiliary Plant Operator. You will participate in shift operations and maintenance, including start-up/shutdown of the gas turbine, HRSG, and steam turbine, while prioritizing safety.

You will conduct routine plant tours, assist with chemical handling, perform preventive maintenance, and collaborate across departments to support reliable service for the region’s energy