Plant Operator I

LCRA; La Grange (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

LCRA is seeking an entry-level Plant Operator I to support operations at a coal-fired power plant. You will monitor equipment, operate switchgear, isolate and tag out equipment, and troubleshoot process initiatives.

This role offers structured training and hands-on development. You will work with maintenance and instrumentation teams during outages, and perform routine rounds to monitor equipment and ensure safe, reliable operations.

Qualifications

• Zero or more years of experience in plant operations or maintenance.
• Driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Isolate and tag out equipment for maintenance per procedures.
• Monitor equipment and learn operating parameters to report abnormal conditions.
• Complete and submit logs and reports to supervisor as directed.
• Assist maintenance and instrumentation during outages and perform rounds.

Skills

Safety awareness

Procedural compliance

Communication

Job description

Here's The Role

We are seeking an ambitious candidate for our open Plant Operator I position. This entry-level role assists plant operations staff and other personnel by monitoring and isolating equipment, operating switchgear and breakers, and troubleshooting equipment and process initiatives. You will work in a coal-fired power plant environment. This role offers the chance to develop skills through structured assignments and instructor-led training. Join our team and be part of a company committed to positively impacting the communities we serve!

How You'll Contribute

• Isolate and tag out equipment for maintenance, according to directions and plant operating procedures.
• Acquire knowledge of equipment operating parameters to recognize and report abnormal conditions as they occur, according to established procedures.
• Complete and submit all logs and reports to immediate supervisor as instructed.
• Assist maintenance and instrumentation & controls departments during outages.
• Perform unit walk downs (makes rounds) to monitor operating equipment.

You're Qualified

• Zero or more years of experience in the inspection, monitoring and maintenance of power plant and/or coal yard equipment, including the isolation and tagging of systems or other relevant experience.
• Driver's license

How You'll Stand Out

• Ability to adhere to critical operating procedures/guidelines, safety and environmental rules and regulations.
• Basic knowledge of LOTO procedures, ability to communicate effectively, dedication to safety and environmental leadership.
• Fundamental understanding of power plant operating principles.
• Fundamental understanding of both mechanical and electrical equipment.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

• LCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment.
• LCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resources [phone] or email [e-mail]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.