Power Plant Operator

Westinghouse Electric Company LLC; Cranberry Township (Butler County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and income protection

401(k) plan

Paid vacations

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company LLC's WECTEC Staffing Services is seeking an experienced Power Plant Operator to support operations in Middletown, CA. You will oversee safe, reliable, and efficient plant equipment operation, including startups, shutdowns, and monitoring.

The role requires handling control room and field operations, performing routine inspections, and coordinating with maintenance teams. Candidates should have 2+ years of power-plant experience and familiarity with DCS/SCADA and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 2 years of power plant operations experience.
• Experience with utility-scale plants (geothermal, CC, cogeneration, gas-fired, or steam).
• Knowledge of operating procedures, safety and environmental rules.
• Familiar with DCS/SCADA systems.
• Experience with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO).
• Ability to read P&IDs and technical docs.
• Able to work rotating shifts and on-call.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and operate power generation equipment from control room and field.
• Perform startups, shutdowns, and system alignments per procedures.
• Conduct rounds and inspections for safe operation.
• Record operating data and plant performance metrics.
• Troubleshoot issues and coordinate corrective actions.
• Support maintenance activities including LOTO and equipment isolation.
• Respond to upsets, alarms, and emergencies.
• Operate pumps, compressors, cooling water, and water treatment systems.
• Maintain compliance with environmental, safety, and operating regulations.
• Create work requests and document equipment deficiencies in CMMS (Maximo).
• Collaborate with maintenance technicians, supervisors, and plant management to optimize performance.

Skills

Power plant operations

LOTO procedures

P&IDs interpretation

Safety compliance

Shift work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

DCS

SCADA

CMMS (Maximo)

Job description

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A Wholly Owned Subsidiary of Westinghouse Electric Company LLC

WECTEC Staffing Services provides customer-focused solutions with offerings ranging from high-volume and low-cost to specialized niche solutions, never compromising on delivering best-in-class customer service to both our clients and our professionals each day.

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At WECTEC Staffing Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Westinghouse Electric Company LLC, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

About the role:

Middletown, CA

We are looking for an experienced Power Plant Operator to support operations in Middletown, CA facility. You will oversee the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of plant equipment and systems while supporting startup, shutdown, monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintenance activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and operate power generation equipment from both the control room and field.
• Perform plant startups, shutdowns, and system alignments following operating procedures.
• Conduct routine inspections, rounds, and equipment monitoring to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Record operating data, equipment readings, and plant performance metrics.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues and coordinate corrective actions.
• Support maintenance activities, including lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and equipment isolation.
• Respond to plant upsets, alarms, and emergency situations.
• Operate auxiliary systems including pumps, compressors, cooling water systems, and water treatment equipment.
• Maintain compliance with environmental, safety, and operating regulations.
• Produce work requests and document equipment deficiencies using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) such as Maximo.
• Work with maintenance technicians, supervisors, and plant management to optimize plant performance.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 2 years of power plant operations experience preferred.
• Experience operating utility-scale power generation facilities, including geothermal, combined cycle, cogeneration, gas-fired, or steam generation plants.
• Knowledge of plant operating procedures, safety protocols, and environmental compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with DCS, SCADA, or distributed control systems.
• Experience with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Read and interpret P&IDs, operating procedures, and technical documentation.
• Work rotating shifts and respond to call‑outs as needed.

Our Safety Pledge to You:

If you are as committed to your success as we are committed to your safety, then this is the position for you! For us, our guiding principle has always been and will continue to be the safety of our people. It's that simple!

Why WECTEC Staffing Services?

WECTEC Staffing Services delivers customer-focused solutions, offering everything from high-volume, cost-effective staffing to specialized niche roles, while maintaining best-in-class service. Our employees bring expertise across technical and corporate functions, supporting international contracts in over five countries. We invite you to explore opportunities within our distinguished global talent network.

WECTEC Staffing Services offers competitive pay to all of our employees. Additionally, most positions qualify for benefits including the following:

• Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Paid Vacations for Qualifying Positions

We are committed to transparency and equity in all our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $40.00/hour to $55.00/hour.

WECTEC Staffing Services continues to successfully place professional and technical resources into key roles globally. You can learn more by visiting www.wectecstaffing.com

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Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

Employment opportunities may require access to information which is subject to the export control regulations of the United States. Hiring decisions for such positions are required by law to be made in compliance with these regulations. Applicants for employment opportunities in other countries must be able to meet the comparable export control requirements of that country and of the United States.

WECTEC LLC and WECTEC Staffing Services LLC are subsidiaries of Westinghouse Electric Company LLC