Control Room Operator

Capital Power Operations (USA) Inc; Frederickson (WA); On-site; USD 67,502 - 79,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Retirement

Paid time off

Annual bonus

Referral reward of $1,000

Job summary

Capital Power Operations (USA) Inc is seeking a dedicated Plant Operator for its Frederickson Facility. This permanent full-time position involves operating a 250MW Combined Cycle Power Plant and ensuring the safety and efficiency of all plant equipment on a 12-hour rotating shift.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and experience in a power plant, particularly in combined-cycle operations. Benefits include a pay range of $49.00 to $58.00 per hour, health care, and a bonus program.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required, technical training preferred.
• Experience as an operator in a combined-cycle power plant.
• Knowledge of combustion/steam turbine operations.

Responsibilities

• Operate a 250MW Combined Cycle Power Plant on a rotating shift.
• Ensure safe operation of plant equipment.
• Monitor equipment parameters and perform adjustments.

Skills

Power plant operation

Water-chemistry control

Problem-solving skills

Effective communication

Teamwork skills

Education

High School Diploma

Technical training

Tools

Distributed Control Systems (DCS)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Capital Power is dedicated to Powering Change by Changing Power. We are a growth‑oriented North American energy company headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta. This job is a Permanent Full‑Time position for a Plant Operator at our Frederickson Facility.

Responsibilities

• Operate a 250MW Combined Cycle Power Plant from the control room and on‑site, on a 12‑hour rotating shift.
• Ensure safe and efficient operation of plant equipment, including gas turbines, steam turbine, generators, heat recovery steam generators, emissions monitoring systems, electrical systems, compressors, motors, heaters, pumps, and auxiliary equipment.
• Monitor equipment parameters (temperature, pressure, levels, vibration, operating hours, water chemistry); review operator rounds to verify operating conditions and trends.
• Adjust water chemistry to maintain control ranges by managing chemical feed and/or blowdown rates.
• Perform general housekeeping and continuous improvement of the facility’s appearance.
• Issue permits (lock‑out/tag‑out, confined space, hot work) and authorize work.
• Use Maximo to enter service requests and document preventive maintenance.
• Communicate plant conditions, especially unusual or abnormal, to the Operations & Maintenance Manager.
• Assist with development of operational procedures and programs.
• Operate heavy equipment such as a man‑lift and forklift as required.
• Assist with junior operator training.
• Adhere to all safety and environmental rules and regulations.
• Assist with root‑cause analysis of failures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; technical training preferred.
• Desired experience as an operator in a power plant, particularly a combined‑cycle plant.
• Experience with water‑chemistry control, water‑treatment facility operations, and chemical handling.
• Knowledge of combustion/steam turbine operations, closed‑system steam generation, industrial safety, hazardous waste management, and inspection/recording of plant parameters.
• Familiarity with piping and instrument schematics and process control.
• Experience with GE units and General Electric units.
• Proficiency with Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and Mark VIe control systems.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills at an expert level for gas‑power plant issues.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.

Working Conditions

• Heavy industrial facility, safety‑sensitive location.
• Physical mobility required (lifting, climbing) and use of PPE.
• Rotating shift work and outdoor operations.

Benefits

• Pay range: $49.00 to $58.00 per hour.
• Health care, retirement, paid time off, and annual bonus.
• Pre‑employment drug test clearance required.
• Legal eligibility to work in the United States required.
• Referral reward of $1,000 for successful referrals.