Gas Turbine Power Plant Operator

City of Pasadena, CA; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Pasadena Water and Power Department seeks a Power Plant Operator to perform journey-level duties in the safe and efficient operation of gas turbines, steam units, and associated equipment, with strong technical knowledge to solve routine to difficult problems while maintaining accurate records.

The ideal candidate will monitor plant systems, assist in emissions controls and water treatment, conduct routine rounds, and may assume control room responsibilities while supporting training

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.
• 2 years of progressively responsible experience in high-pressure boilers (400 psi, 100,000 lb/hr) and steam plant auxiliaries or
• 2 years of experience in gas turbine operation/maintenance (min 6,000 shp) or completion of Power Plant Apprentice program.

Responsibilities

• Operates steam and gas turbo-electric generators, compressors, chillers and other equipment under supervision.
• Makers routine rounds, inspects turbines and auxiliary equipment, reports malfunctions, reads meters and records readings.
• Assists in controlling plant emissions; ensures emission control equipment operates accurately.
• Chemically treats water systems, maintains water chemistry, and manages chemical inventories.
• Maintains logs, compliance records, and reports including emission documentation and water treatment records.
• Racks in/out equipment circuit breakers up to 13,800 volts; sets and tags controls.
• Relieves Power Plant Control Operator in the control room and may train new staff.

Skills

Attention To Detail

Professional & Technical Expertise

Learning Agility

Action & Results Focus

Teamwork

Safety Focus

Education

High school diploma or GED

2 years in high-pressure boilers experience

Gas turbine operation/maintenance experience

Power Plant Apprentice completion

Job description

The City of Pasadena Water and Power Department seeks a Power Plant Operator to perform journey-level duties in the safe and efficient operation of gas turbines, steam units, and associated equipment, with strong technical knowledge to solve routine to difficult problems while maintaining accurate records.

The ideal candidate will monitor plant systems, assist in emissions controls and water treatment, conduct routine rounds, and may assume control room responsibilities while supporting training