Plant Operator

SCS Engineers; Elk River (MN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)

401K with employer match

Annual bonus program

Student debt employer contribution

Paid holidays

PTO

Paid parental leave

Job summary

SCS Engineers is seeking a Plant Operator to work at a gas power plant, responsible for the technical performance and reporting requirements of the plant facility, with potential duties as Plant Supervisor when required.

The role involves supervising operations, directing staff, ensuring safety and compliance, and supporting the Operations Manager in achieving revenue growth for O&M projects. On-call 24/7 availability is required.

Qualifications

• 2 years of mechanical plant operations experience.
• Advanced technical skills related to mechanical and electrical equipment operation and maintenance.
• 40 hour Health & Safety, OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120, Confined Space Entry, and Trench Excavation Safety training; high school diploma preferred.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical plans and specifications.
• Meet physical requirements for driving, walking inspection, lifting up to 50 lbs, climbing ladders, and operating electrical tools in varying weather.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, direct, and manage plant operations while ensuring plant efficiency, compliance, and safety.
• Assist with managing operations staff in accordance with project scopes, schedules, budgets and reporting requirements.
• Assist Operations Manager to achieve revenue growth and profitability for the O&M, consistent with business plans.
• Implement and perform O&M and construction projects with attention to scope, schedule, budget, and safety.
• Develop and submit monthly reporting data and maintain site production and maintenance schedules.
• Provide technical performance of assigned plants and conduct operations/maintenance as needed.
• Propose corrective solutions for operational deficiencies and assist with troubleshooting and repairs.

Skills

Mechanical plant operations

Electrical equipment operation

Safety training

Reading mechanical plans

Physical ability

Education

High school diploma preferred

Job description

What we are looking for

SCS is looking for a Plant Operator who will work at an gas power plant. This person will be responsible for the technical performance and reporting requirements of the plant facility. This position may also perform the duties of a Plant Supervisor when required, scheduled to work standard working hours and on call 24/7.

How you can make an impact

• Supervise, direct, and manage plant operations while ensuring plant efficiency, compliance, and safety.
• Assist with managing, directing, and organizing operations staff in accordance with project scopes, schedules, budgets and reporting requirements.
• Assists Operations Manager to achieve revenue growth and profitability for the O&M, consistent with business plans.
• Works with Plant Managers/Operators, Project Superintendents, and/or other personnel to implement and perform SCS Energy O&M and construction projects giving appropriate consideration to:
  • scope, schedule, productivity, budget, contract, and change orders;
  • subcontracting and material procurement;
  • staffing and oversight of field activities;
  • QA/QC, record keeping, photo records, reporting, data analysis (if applicable), and file maintenance (contract and project);
  • health and safety and safety equipment calibration logs/records; and
  • regulatory agency and client liaison.
• Responsible for the reporting requirements of assigned plants which includes developing and submitting monthly reporting data.
• Reviews and approves site production reports, and maintains master maintenance schedule.
• Responsible for the technical performance of assigned plants.
• Conduct plant operation and maintenance as needed.
• Propose and implement corrective solutions when operational deficiencies are identified.
• Assist with complex troubleshooting and facility repairs.

Qualifications

• 2 years of mechanical plant operations or similiar experience required.
• Advanced technical skills related to mechanical and electrical equipment operation and maintenance.
• 40 hour Health & Safety, OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120, Confined Space Entry, and Trench Excavation Safety training; high school diploma preferred.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical plans and specifications.
• Meet physical requirements for driving (pick-up truck), walking inspection of improved and unimproved property, lifting and carrying equipment/mechanical components (up to 50 lbs. unassisted), carrying and climbing ladders, operating electrical tools (drills, saws, etc.), using hand tools (screw drivers, wrenches, hammers, etc.) and providing services under varying weather conditions. See Table 1 for Physical Demands Evaluation.

Pay Range

USD $30.00 - USD $55.00 /Hr.

Additional Information

Please note that our pay ranges are determined by several factors, including relevant experience, internal pay equity, and location. They do not include any of the amazing benefits of being an employee-owner, which are listed below. SCS is building a world where environmental systems and infrastructure strengthen the health, safety and resilience of communities — from reducing methane emissions at landfills to producing alternative energy, from repurposing contaminated properties to sequestering carbon. As a 100% employee-owned firm, we bring a long-term perspective, personal ownership and shared success to everything we do. We live our values every day: We care. We are a team. We are tenacious. Join us and be part of a team where your work has real impact — on the world and on your own growth. As a growing firm, we offer excellent opportunities for career advancement and a comprehensive package, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance
• 100% employer- funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and 401K including employer match
• Annual Bonus Program
• Student Debt Employer Contribution Program
• Paid holidays, PTO and Paid Parental Leave

SCS Engineers is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). SCS provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disabled status.