Plant Operator

WEC Energy Group; Arizona; On-site; USD 37,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

We Energies, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, seeks 2 Plant Operators at Oak Creek, Wisconsin to operate generation facilities and associated equipment.

Responsibilities include investigating abnormal conditions, performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, logging data, and maintaining a safe, clean work area while assisting coworkers with inspections and repairs.

Qualifications

• Respirator use required in certain situations.
• Candidates may need to demonstrate physical capabilities via evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Operate generation facilities and related equipment.
• Investigate abnormal operating conditions and take corrective action.
• Perform preventive maintenance: filters, valves, belts, lubrication.
• Troubleshoot equipment: pumps, motors, valves, turbines.
• Log data and maintain records; ensure safe, clean work areas.
• Assist coworkers with inspections, repairs, and equipment moves.

Skills

Respirator Use

Physical Capability

Mechanical Aptitude

Job description

We Energies, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking 2 Plant Operators in our Oak Creek, Wisconsin location. This position is represented by We Energies L2150.

Job Responsibilities

The principle duties of a Plant Operator consist of operating generation facilities and associated equipment as needed.

• Investigate abnormal operating conditions, interpret instrument, alarm and indicator readings, collect samples, and initiate corrective action.
• Perform preventive maintenance, including: changing filters, repacking equipment, replacing valves, lubricating equipment and replacing belts.
• Troubleshoot and correct equipment malfunctions, including: pumps, motors, valves, fans, air compressors, service vehicles, gear trains, plant systems, steam generators and turbines.
• Log data and maintain accurate records of all plant activities.
• Isolate equipment and perform necessary switching.
• Maintain work areas, plant and site grounds in a safe, clean, and orderly state.
• Assist coworkers; examples include, periodic maintenance inspections, removal, repair and reinstallation of equipment and other miscellaneous duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Will require the use of a respirator in certain situations.
• Candidates may be required to demonstrate their ability to perform the physical functions of the position by completing a Physical Capacity Evaluation.

Testing Requirements

Plant Operator Selection System (POSS): Ability to read and understand technical material, ability to understand mechanical principles, skill in solving and manipulating mathematical relationships including word problems and algebra, ability to visualize the proper assembled form of an object, and speed and accuracy in reading tables and graphs.

End Date: 09/18/2026

Minimum Posting Range: $26.88

Maximum Posting Range: $54.31

The pay range reflects the minimum and maximum for the position at the time of posting and may be modified in the future. The starting salary/pay within the pay range will be based on several factors, as applicable, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, travel requirements, collective bargaining agreements, and business and organizational needs. At WEC Energy Group, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role.

WEC Energy Group benefits

We reserve the right to modify the application deadline or discontinue accepting applications for any position if deemed necessary.

WEC Energy Group and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. As a result, all qualified applicants will receive equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status. The Company also complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws that require it to take affirmative action.

EEO/AA policies and statements

WEC Energy Group will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.