PIC Group, Inc.
Plant Operator
Title: Plant Operator
Position Type: Contract
Location: Wellington, CO
Reports to: Operations Manager
Status: Non-Exempt
Key Project Requirements
5+ years of power plant operations experience, preferably in a coal-fired generating facility
Strong experience operating and troubleshooting boilers, steam turbine-generators, air quality control systems, and balance-of-plant equipment
Working knowledge of DCS-based plant operations and environmental compliance systems
Job Summary NAES is seeking an experienced Plant Operator to support the safe, reliable, and environmentally compliant operation of a coal-fired power generation facility in Colorado. This role is responsible for operating and monitoring plant equipment and systems, performing equipment inspections and rounds, supporting troubleshooting activities, and coordinating with maintenance and engineering teams to ensure unit reliability, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Operate and monitor plant equipment and systems including boilers, steam turbine-generators, air quality control systems, water treatment, ash handling, and combustion turbines
Interface with the plant Distributed Control System (DCS) to support plant operations and environmental compliance
Perform detailed equipment rounds and inspections; identify abnormal conditions and take corrective action
Troubleshoot equipment and system issues and initiate corrective maintenance actions
Create, review, and manage work requests in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)
Safely perform clearance, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and isolation activities in accordance with plant procedures
Communicate operational status, equipment conditions, and plant issues to shift supervision and plant leadership
Support minor maintenance activities, equipment cleaning, and general housekeeping
Work rotating shifts including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required to support plant operations
Job Requirements
Prior experience operating equipment in a power plant - coal-fired power plant experience strongly preferred
Experience with air quality control systems; dry scrubber experience preferred
Exposure to combustion turbines and balance-of-plant equipment
Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, electrical one-lines, logic diagrams, and operating procedures
Strong troubleshooting skills across mechanical, electrical, and process systems
Solid understanding of industrial safety practices including LOTO, confined space, fall protection, and PPE
Ability to clearly communicate with operations, maintenance, and plant leadership
Education / Experience
High school diploma or GED required
Valid driver’s license required
5+ years of power plant operations experience; coal-fired experience strongly preferred
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Contract
Job function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Oil and Gas
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Position Type: Contract
Location: Wellington, CO
Reports to: Operations Manager
Status: Non-Exempt
Key Project Requirements
5+ years of power plant operations experience, preferably in a coal-fired generating facility
Strong experience operating and troubleshooting boilers, steam turbine-generators, air quality control systems, and balance-of-plant equipment
Working knowledge of DCS-based plant operations and environmental compliance systems
Job Summary NAES is seeking an experienced Plant Operator to support the safe, reliable, and environmentally compliant operation of a coal-fired power generation facility in Colorado. This role is responsible for operating and monitoring plant equipment and systems, performing equipment inspections and rounds, supporting troubleshooting activities, and coordinating with maintenance and engineering teams to ensure unit reliability, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Operate and monitor plant equipment and systems including boilers, steam turbine-generators, air quality control systems, water treatment, ash handling, and combustion turbines
Interface with the plant Distributed Control System (DCS) to support plant operations and environmental compliance
Perform detailed equipment rounds and inspections; identify abnormal conditions and take corrective action
Troubleshoot equipment and system issues and initiate corrective maintenance actions
Create, review, and manage work requests in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)
Safely perform clearance, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and isolation activities in accordance with plant procedures
Communicate operational status, equipment conditions, and plant issues to shift supervision and plant leadership
Support minor maintenance activities, equipment cleaning, and general housekeeping
Work rotating shifts including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required to support plant operations
Job Requirements
Prior experience operating equipment in a power plant - coal-fired power plant experience strongly preferred
Experience with air quality control systems; dry scrubber experience preferred
Exposure to combustion turbines and balance-of-plant equipment
Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, electrical one-lines, logic diagrams, and operating procedures
Strong troubleshooting skills across mechanical, electrical, and process systems
Solid understanding of industrial safety practices including LOTO, confined space, fall protection, and PPE
Ability to clearly communicate with operations, maintenance, and plant leadership
Education / Experience
High school diploma or GED required
Valid driver’s license required
5+ years of power plant operations experience; coal-fired experience strongly preferred
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Contract
Job function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Oil and Gas
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