Plant Operator

WMCA; Elk River, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

ESOP

401K with employer match

Annual Bonus

Student Debt Repayment

Paid holidays

PTO

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

SCS Engineers is seeking a Plant Operator at a gas power plant in Elk River, MN. You will be responsible for the technical performance of the plant and reporting, with potential to serve as Plant Supervisor when needed, and you will work standard hours with on-call duties 24/7.

Responsibilities include supervising operations, directing staff, ensuring compliance and safety, and developing monthly reporting data.

Qualifications

• 2 years of mechanical plant operations or similar experience required.
• Advanced technical skills for mechanical and electrical equipment operation and maintenance.
• 40 hour Health & Safety training and related safety certifications.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical plans and specifications.
• Meet physical requirements for field inspection and equipment handling.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, direct, and manage plant operations ensuring efficiency, compliance and safety.
• Assist with directing operations staff within scope, schedules, budgets and reporting.
• Support Operations Manager to achieve revenue growth and profitability.
• Collaborate with Plant Managers/Operators and others on projects and changes.
• Prepare and submit monthly reporting data and maintain maintenance schedules.
• Perform plant operation and maintenance duties and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Mechanical operations

Electrical equipment operation

Safety training

Reading blueprints/specs

Physical capability

Education

High school diploma

Tools

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120

Confined Space Entry

Trench Excavation Safety

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.