Power Plant Outside Operator

Know Your Way Around a Power Plant? Put Your Experience to Work Where It Counts.

If you’re comfortable working around turbines, pumps, boilers, and other critical power generation equipment—and take pride in keeping a plant running safely and reliably—this could be the opportunity for you.

Per Sé Group is seeking a Power Plant Outside Operator to support daily operations at a power generation facility. In this hands-on role, you’ll operate, inspect, and monitor plant equipment, identify potential problems, and work closely with Control Room Operators to maintain safe, efficient, and reliable plant performance. This opportunity also offers a path to expand your operating knowledge and advance through the plant’s Operator qualification program.

What You’ll Do

• Operate, inspect, and monitor power generation equipment, including turbines, pumps, boilers, generators, and auxiliary systems.

• Perform routine equipment rounds, record operating data, and monitor gauges, meters, temperatures, pressures, and flow readings.

• Identify abnormal operating conditions, troubleshoot equipment issues, and communicate findings to the Control Room Operator or Lead Operator.

• Operate plant valves, switches, and equipment in accordance with established operating procedures.

• Support equipment isolation and maintenance activities using proper Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.

• Perform routine equipment inspections, preventive maintenance checks, and basic operational testing.

• Collect samples and perform routine testing of plant water and other process systems as required.

• Maintain accurate operating logs, document equipment conditions, and initiate maintenance work notifications.

• Follow all plant safety, environmental, and operating procedures.

• Participate in ongoing training and qualification programs to develop additional operating responsibilities.

What You’ll Bring

• High school diploma or GED required.

• 3+ years of experience in a power plant, oilfield, or comparable industrial environment; equivalent education and industrial experience will be considered.

• Familiarity with industrial equipment such as pumps, motors, boilers, turbines, generators, fluid systems, and electrical equipment.

• Ability to read and interpret operating procedures, equipment manuals, schematics, and technical drawings.

• Understanding of industrial safety practices, including LOTO, confined space entry, chemical handling, and working around energized or rotating equipment.

• Ability to monitor operating conditions, interpret equipment readings, perform basic calculations, and recognize potential equipment problems.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with Control Room Operators, maintenance personnel, and other plant employees.

• Valid driver’s license and willingness to complete required plant operator training and qualifications.

• Ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and emergency callouts.

• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions, climb ladders and stairs, work at heights, and perform physically demanding plant operations duties.

• Associate degree in Process Technology or a related technical field is a plus.

About Per Sé Group

Per Sé Group specializes in connecting skilled professionals with opportunities across the power generation, energy, engineering, and industrial sectors. We take pride in building lasting relationships with our employees and clients while providing opportunities to contribute to meaningful projects.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply or contact recruiting@persegroup.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Per Sé Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.