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PIC Group, Inc.

Plant Operator

PIC Group, Inc., Wellington, Colorado, United States, 80549

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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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