Power Plant Operator Technician III

Power Plant Operator Technician III

WECTEC Staffing Services provides customer-focused solutions with offerings ranging from high-volume and low-cost to specialized niche solutions, never compromising on delivering best-in-class customer service to both our clients and our professionals each day. Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At WECTEC Staffing Services, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

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

Key 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.

WECTEC Staffing Services delivers customer-focused solutions, offering everything from high-volume, cost-effective staffing to specialized niche roles, while maintaining best-in-class service. Our employees bring expertise across technical and corporate functions, supporting international contracts in over five countries. We invite you to explore opportunities within our distinguished global talent network. WECTEC Staffing Services offers competitive pay to all of our employees. Additionally, most positions qualify for benefits including the following: Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits 401(k) Savings Plan Paid Vacations for Qualifying Positions We are committed to transparency and equity in all our people practices.