Power Plant Operator - Safe, Dynamic Operations

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid vacations

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company LLC is seeking an experienced Power Plant Operator to manage operations at the Middletown, CA facility. You will oversee safe, reliable, and efficient plant equipment performance, from startup through shutdown, while monitoring systems and responding to alarms.

The role requires solid knowledge of control systems, safety protocols, and environmental compliance, with the ability to read P&IDs and perform lockout/tagout procedures as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• At least 2 years of power plant operations experience preferred.
• Familiar with control systems and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and operate power generation equipment from control room and field.
• Perform startups, shutdowns, and system alignments per procedures.
• Inspect, record data, and monitor plant performance metrics.
• Troubleshoot issues and coordinate corrective actions.
• Support maintenance activities and LOTO procedures.
• Respond to alarms, upsets, and emergencies.
• Operate pumps, compressors, cooling and water treatment systems.
• Ensure environmental, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Power plant operations

DCS/SCADA familiarity

LOTO procedures

P&IDs interpretation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Westinghouse Electric Company LLC is seeking an experienced Power Plant Operator to manage operations at the Middletown, CA facility. You will oversee safe, reliable, and efficient plant equipment performance, from startup through shutdown, while monitoring systems and responding to alarms.

The role requires solid knowledge of control systems, safety protocols, and environmental compliance, with the ability to read P&IDs and perform lockout/tagout procedures as needed.