Power Plant Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Power Plant Operator

Join a dynamic team responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of a power generation facility. As a Power Plant Operator, you will monitor and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and control systems, support maintenance activities, and ensure continuous plant performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate and monitor power plant equipment and systems.
• Perform inspections, troubleshooting, and corrective maintenance.
• Support startups, shutdowns, outages, and commissioning activities.
• Utilize PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems to monitor operations.
• Read and interpret P&IDs, schematics, and technical documents.
• Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and all safety procedures.
• Maintain accurate operational and maintenance records.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of industrial, power generation, manufacturing, or maintenance experience.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems.
• Knowledge of pumps, generators, HVAC, and industrial equipment.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, overtime, and emergency call-outs.

Why Join Us? Work with advanced power generation technology, gain hands-on technical experience, and build a rewarding career in a safety-focused environment with opportunities for long-term growth and development.

This is a Contract position based out of Brownsville, TX.

The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $40.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a Contract position based out of Brownsville, TX.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 26, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Brownsville,TX.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.