Power Plant Operator: Control Room & Maintenance

Berkshire Hathaway Energy; North Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NV Energy in Nevada seeks a skilled power plant operator to perform maintenance and operations in a 2nd stage combined cycle facility. The role directs on-site tasks, coordinates with internal and external teams, and maintains logs and reports.

You will participate in safety programs, start-up/shut-down procedures, and routine surveillance to ensure reliable megawatt generation. Applicants should be a graduate of an apprenticeship program or trade school with knowledge of electrical generating

Qualifications

• Graduate of apprenticeship program or trade school with knowledge of electrical generating equipment/operations and turbine generators and 3-5 years of related experience.
• Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of high-pressure boilers and related mechanical equipment; occupational hazards and safety precautions applicable to the work, and automated boiler and electrical & pneumatic controls.
• Ability to read and understand piping and instrument diagrams (P&IDs), mechanical isometric drawings, electrical one-line and wiring diagrams and OEM instruction manuals.
• Ability to detect and troubleshoot operating defects or faults.
• Ability to work with high voltage equipment.
• Excellent oral, written and computer skills and ability to maintain production records and logs of general operating conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain power plant equipment in a combined cycle facility.
• Direct, assist and coordinate with internal and external personnel to ensure safe, efficient operations.
• Perform start-up and shut-down of plant equipment and conduct routine surveillance.
• Complete training and plant operation qualifications up to Control Room Operations.
• Maintain logs and production records.

Skills

High voltage equipment

P&ID diagrams

Electrical & pneumatic controls

Safety procedures

Computer skills

Education

Apprenticeship program or trade school

Job description

NV Energy in Nevada seeks a skilled power plant operator to perform maintenance and operations in a 2nd stage combined cycle facility. The role directs on-site tasks, coordinates with internal and external teams, and maintains logs and reports.

You will participate in safety programs, start-up/shut-down procedures, and routine surveillance to ensure reliable megawatt generation. Applicants should be a graduate of an apprenticeship program or trade school with knowledge of electrical generating