Power Plant operator

CORE Group; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CORE Group is seeking a Power Plant Operator for a power generation facility in the United States. The role covers daily operations, maintenance, and troubleshooting to keep generation and balance-of-plant systems running reliably.

You will monitor and maintain a wide range of mechanical, electrical, and control equipment, spotting early warning signs and correcting problems before downtime. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with engines, motors, piping systems, electrical gear, and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on operator/technician experience in industrial mechanical, electrical, and/or control systems.
• Ability to read P&IDs and electrical schematics.
• Familiarity with lockout/tagout and hot work permits.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain plant mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and process systems, including generators, motors, pumps, piping, chillers, cooling towers, HVAC, water systems, UPS, and switchgear.
• Conduct daily rounds on critical equipment and report concerns before they affect generation.
• Monitor process parameters and take corrective action.
• Troubleshoot and repair problems during normal operation, startups, outages, and commissioning.
• Support maintenance and troubleshooting of PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems for generation, cooling, power distribution, and safety.
• Monitor HMI screens and help maintain automated fire protection and emergency shutdown controls.
• Read and interpret P&IDs, wiring schematics, equipment manuals, data sheets, and drawings.
• Work with engineers to develop operating procedures and write/execute MOPs, SOPs, and EOPs.
• Follow lockout/tagout, hot work, confined space, and site safety/environmental requirements.
• Support planned shutdowns, outages, and utility events.
• Assist with commissioning by witnessing startups and tracking turnover.
• Coordinate with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to restore equipment and keep the plant online.

Skills

Industrial operator experience

Electrical systems

Control systems

Troubleshooting

P&ID reading

Documentation

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree

Tools

Ignition

Siemens

Rockwell

SEL

Job description

Power Plant Operator

Job Summary

Core Group Resources is hiring a Power Plant Operator for a power generation facility supporting a major technology client. This hands-on role covers daily operations, maintenance, and troubleshooting to keep generation and balance-of-plant systems running reliably.

You will monitor and maintain a wide range of mechanical, electrical, and controls equipment, spotting early warning signs and correcting problems before they cause downtime. The ideal candidate has industrial operator or technician experience with engines, motors, piping systems, electrical gear, and instrumented controls, and works well in a fast-paced environment under procedures and engineering guidance.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain plant mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and process systems, including generators, motors, pumps, piping, chillers, cooling towers, HVAC, water systems, UPS, and switchgear
• Conduct daily rounds on critical equipment, catch developing issues early, and report concerns before they affect generation
• Monitor process parameters, identify equipment and process deviations, and take corrective action
• Troubleshoot and repair problems during normal operation, startups, outages, and commissioning
• Support maintenance and troubleshooting of PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems for generation, cooling, power distribution, and safety
• Monitor HMI screens and help maintain automated fire protection and emergency shutdown controls
• Read and interpret P&IDs, wiring schematics, equipment manuals, data sheets, and drawings
• Work with engineers and technicians to develop operating procedures, and write and execute MOPs, SOPs, and EOPs
• Follow lockout/tagout, hot work, confined space, and site safety and environmental requirements
• Support planned shutdowns, outages, and utility events as directed
• Assist with commissioning by witnessing startups, supporting functional tests, and tracking construction and turnover
• Coordinate with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to restore equipment and keep the plant online

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• 3+ years of hands-on experience as an operator or technician on industrial mechanical, electrical, and/or control systems
• Working understanding of process parameters and units for temperature, pressure, flow, and power
• Ability to read P&IDs and electrical schematics
• Familiarity with lockout/tagout, job hazard analysis, and hot work permits
• Strong documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team

Preferred Requirements

• Associate degree in a technical field such as power plant technology, controls, mechatronics, or automation, or equivalent experience
• Experience operating or maintaining equipment at a power plant, process plant, or similar industrial facility
• Experience writing and executing MOPs, SOPs, and EOPs
• Troubleshooting experience with PLC/HMI/SCADA platforms such as Ignition, Siemens, Rockwell, or SEL
• Experience with generators, UPS, switchgear, HVAC, chillers, cooling towers, pumps, or plant water systems
• Familiarity with 120V, 480V, and 4160V switchgear and components