Power Plant Operator I: Hands-on Ops + Structured Training

Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts; Whittier (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts is seeking a Power Plant Operator I for the Puente Hills Gas-to-Energy Facility. The role focuses on operating and monitoring a high‑pressure steam generating plant, with responsibilities including control system operation, boiler management, turbine-generator coordination, and compliance with air quality controls.

Qualified applicants will have a California Class C Driver License and 18 months of related experience or equivalent military/industrial

Qualifications

• Valid California Class C Driver License is required.
• Eighteen (18) months of experience as a Power Plant Operations Assistant or equivalent industrial/military experience in power generation or petro-chemical facilities.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor plant equipment using computer-based control systems to maintain safe, reliable operations.
• Regulate boiler, combustion and steam parameters to ensure proper production and safety.
• Operate turbine-generator equipment and synchronize to the electrical grid.
• Monitor air pollution control equipment and conduct routine plant inspections.

Skills

High-pressure steam

Turbine-generator

Plant control systems

Safety practices

Job description

Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts is seeking a Power Plant Operator I for the Puente Hills Gas-to-Energy Facility. The role focuses on operating and monitoring a high‑pressure steam generating plant, with responsibilities including control system operation, boiler management, turbine-generator coordination, and compliance with air quality controls.

Qualified applicants will have a California Class C Driver License and 18 months of related experience or equivalent military/industrial