Power Plant Operations Specialist

petersonschool.online; Blackstone (MA); On-site; USD 55,104 - 82,656; Full time

Job summary

Vistra seeks a Control Room Operator for its Blackstone, Massachusetts facility. The person will operate, monitor, and maintain power plant systems from the control room, respond to alarms, and execute start-up/shutdown procedures to keep the plant running safely and efficiently.

The role requires handling operational data, maintaining logs, and performing maintenance tasks while complying with safety policies and environmental guidelines. Salary is hourly, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of related experience.
• Demonstrate effective oral and verbal communication skills.
• Massachusetts 2nd Class Engineer’s License preferred if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and monitor plant systems from the control room.
• Respond to alarms with corrective actions; start/stop procedures as required.
• Maintain logs and environmental records; document maintenance actions.
• Perform electrical switching and tagging per lockout procedures.
• Support start-up, shutdown, and normal operation of plant equipment.
• Complete routine cycle chemistry testing and adjust operating parameters.

Skills

Communication skills

Reading instrumentation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Vistra seeks a Control Room Operator for its Blackstone, Massachusetts facility. The person will operate, monitor, and maintain power plant systems from the control room, respond to alarms, and execute start-up/shutdown procedures to keep the plant running safely and efficiently.

The role requires handling operational data, maintaining logs, and performing maintenance tasks while complying with safety policies and environmental guidelines. Salary is hourly, commensurate with experience.