Power Plant Operator Technician III

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Power Plant Operator Technician to join the Operations & Maintenance team at a combined cycle power generation facility in San Diego, California. You will report to the Operations and Maintenance Manager / Plant Manager. You will oversee the safe, reliable, and efficient operation and maintenance of plant equipment. Additionally, you will ensure compliance with all environmental, safety, and regulatory requirements.

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.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years of directly related power plant operations and maintenance experience.
• Advanced experience in power plant operations, troubleshooting, and maintenance.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Paid Vacations for Qualifying Positions

Pay

$60.00/hour to $80.00/hour

Schedule

This is a full-time onsite position, requiring regular presence at the plant to support operations, maintenance activities, equipment monitoring, troubleshooting, and emergency response.