Power Plant Field Operator — Safety‑Driven & Hands‑On

3M HEALTHCARE; Dell (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Paid time off

Health insurance

Job summary

Associated Electric Cooperative is hiring a Plant Operator to keep our plant equipment operating safely and efficiently. You’ll monitor systems, read gauges, adjust equipment, operate valves, and respond to changing conditions on a rotating shift schedule.

You’ll join a team focused on safety, reliability, and continuous improvement, with opportunities for career development and comprehensive benefits including a robust 401(k) match, paid time off, and health care coverage for you and your

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; must complete site‑specific Plant Operator qualifications within 6 months and Control Room Operator qualifications within 2 years after start.
• Knowledge of combustion turbine operations, plant equipment, and low‑to‑medium‑voltage electrical system operations.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts, overtime, standby status, nights, weekends, and respond to plant emergencies when needed.
• Two or more years of combined cycle power plant experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Keep plant equipment operating safely and efficiently by monitoring systems, reading gauges, adjusting equipment, operating valves, and responding to changing conditions.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and support repairs on mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation equipment across the plant floor.
• Team up with CROs, shift supervisors, and fellow operators to support work requests, safety procedures, emergency response, equipment testing, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Plant operations

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Associated Electric Cooperative is hiring a Plant Operator to keep our plant equipment operating safely and efficiently. You’ll monitor systems, read gauges, adjust equipment, operate valves, and respond to changing conditions on a rotating shift schedule.

You’ll join a team focused on safety, reliability, and continuous improvement, with opportunities for career development and comprehensive benefits including a robust 401(k) match, paid time off, and health care coverage for you and your