Power Plant Operator Technician II – Onsite, Safe & Reliable Ops

Westinghouse Electric Company; Cranberry Township (Butler County); On-site; USD 62,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and income protection benefits

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid vacations for qualifying roles

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company is seeking a Power Plant Operator Technician to join the Operations & Maintenance team at a combined cycle facility in San Diego, CA. This full-time, onsite role reports to the Operations/Plant Manager and focuses on safe, reliable operation and regulatory compliance.

You will monitor equipment, troubleshoot issues, perform preventive maintenance, manage chemical testing, and maintain thorough records while supporting efficiency improvements and emergency response

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 6 years of directly related power plant operations and maintenance experience.
• Experience operating and maintaining industrial mechanical and electrical systems.
• Knowledge of power generation equipment, plant operating procedures, and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, start, and shut down power generation equipment and auxiliary systems.
• Monitor plant performance using control systems, computers, gauges, meters, and other operating equipment.
• Record operational data, plant conditions, and equipment status in logs and reports.
• Adjust operating parameters to maintain safe and efficient plant operations.
• Perform troubleshooting, diagnosis and maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Implement preventive, corrective, and overhaul maintenance activities.
• Support system improvements and plant reliability projects.
• Conduct chemical testing and maintain proper chemistry control of steam, cooling water, and condensate systems.
• Maintain chemistry records and operational documentation.
• Identify and recommend plant efficiency, reliability, and safety improvements.
• Operate forklifts, manlifts, and other equipment.
• Safely handle, transfer, and manage bulk chemicals.
• Maintain plant security and comply with all company procedures.

Skills

Power plant operations

Electrical systems maintenance

Safety practices

Plant operating procedures

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Westinghouse Electric Company is seeking a Power Plant Operator Technician to join the Operations & Maintenance team at a combined cycle facility in San Diego, CA. This full-time, onsite role reports to the Operations/Plant Manager and focuses on safe, reliable operation and regulatory compliance.

You will monitor equipment, troubleshoot issues, perform preventive maintenance, manage chemical testing, and maintain thorough records while supporting efficiency improvements and emergency response