Power Plant Operator: Clean Energy & Grid Reliability

Southern California Edison (SCE); Redlands (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern California Edison (SCE) seeks an experienced Operator Control to safely operate and monitor a diverse fleet of natural gas plants and battery energy storage sites in the Redlands area. You will coordinate with the Generation Dispatcher and the ISO to ensure reliable power delivery and regulatory compliance.

The role requires rotating 12-hour shifts, on-site work, and willingness to travel up to 50% across the SCE territory.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of Control Room Operator experience at a commercial power plant.
• Possess a valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently controls and directs loading of electrical generators and storage systems on command.
• Determines equipment status from shift logs and instrument readings.
• Remotely operates equipment from the DCS and guides Operator Mechanics.
• Documents abnormal conditions and determines corrective actions.
• Communicates plant status with the Operations Center and leadership.
• Reads and records data, maintains logs, performs housekeeping.
• Performs minor maintenance and trains others as needed.
• Issues and approves work authorizations for plant equipment.

Skills

Control room operation

Analytical thinking

Communication

Microsoft Word & Excel

Education

Valid Driver's License

Tools

DCS systems

Emerson Ovation

GE Mark 6e

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Job description

Southern California Edison (SCE) seeks an experienced Operator Control to safely operate and monitor a diverse fleet of natural gas plants and battery energy storage sites in the Redlands area. You will coordinate with the Generation Dispatcher and the ISO to ensure reliable power delivery and regulatory compliance.

The role requires rotating 12-hour shifts, on-site work, and willingness to travel up to 50% across the SCE territory.