Power Plant Operator (Auxiliary) — 12-Hour Shifts, 24/7

NAES Corporation; City of Lockport (NY); On-site; USD 43,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

NAES Corporation is seeking an Auxiliary Plant Operator for the Lockport Cogeneration Facility in New York. The role focuses on operating and monitoring turbines, HRSGs, and auxiliary systems to ensure safe, reliable plant performance.

You will conduct rounds, tests, and diagnostics, coordinate with the CRO, and support water chemistry, CEMS, and logbook maintenance while following established procedures and safety rules.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree preferred.
• Experience in power generation, industrial operations, or similar environment preferred.
• Familiarity with water chemistry, treatment, or related processes desirable.
• Knowledge of power plant equipment (turbines, HRSGs, steam systems, pumps, valves) preferred.
• Ability to read operating procedures, manuals, and plant documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assist startup, shutdown, and routine operation of turbines, HRSGs, and related systems.
• Operate and monitor mechanical, electrical, and process systems including air compressors and water systems.
• Perform rounds, tests, inspections, and basic diagnostics; identify issues and adjust as needed.
• Coordinate with CRO to operate equipment and execute LOTO activities.
• Conduct water chemistry testing and support CEMS activities per regulations.
• Maintain accurate operating logs, records, and Tag Out documentation.
• Identify abnormal conditions and take corrective action to protect personnel and equipment.
• Assist maintenance/outage activities and support CMMS documentation.
• Participate in NAES Safety and Regulatory Compliance Programs.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reading procedures & manuals

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in Power Plant Technology / Engineering / Process Technology

Tools

CMMS

P&IDs

Job description

NAES Corporation is seeking an Auxiliary Plant Operator for the Lockport Cogeneration Facility in New York. The role focuses on operating and monitoring turbines, HRSGs, and auxiliary systems to ensure safe, reliable plant performance.

You will conduct rounds, tests, and diagnostics, coordinate with the CRO, and support water chemistry, CEMS, and logbook maintenance while following established procedures and safety rules.