Siemens Energy

A Snapshot of Your Day

As a Plant Operator, you will play a critical role in the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of a combined cycle power generation facility consisting of combustion turbines, steam turbines, HRSGs, and auxiliary systems. You will monitor plant performance, operate and troubleshoot equipment through both field and control systems, and ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and operational procedures. Working closely with Control Room Operators, Operations Supervisors, and maintenance teams, you will support plant reliability while contributing to continuous improvement and operational excellence. This role requires rotating shift work, including nights, weekends, holidays, and emergency response when required.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Safely operate and monitor combined cycle power plant equipment, including combustion turbines, steam turbines, HRSGs, generators, transformers, switchgear, and auxiliary systems to maximize plant performance and reliability.
• Execute plant operating procedures, equipment clearances (LOTO), confined space permits, hot work permits, and other safety processes while maintaining compliance with environmental and regulatory requirements.
• Utilize DCS, PLC, and plant monitoring systems including Siemens T3000, Ovation, Allen Bradley, and PI systems to analyze data, troubleshoot equipment issues, and optimize plant operations.
• Perform inspections, rounds, water chemistry testing, equipment alignments, preventive maintenance activities, and corrective actions to ensure safe and efficient plant operation.
• Support plant maintenance, outage activities, performance testing, incident investigations, procedure development, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Train and mentor operators, complete required qualification programs, and promote Siemens Energy's safety culture through active participation in HSE programs and initiatives.

What You Bring

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; technical degree, power plant technology certification, or related education preferred.
• 8+ years of experience as a Plant Operator in a power generation facility; combined cycle combustion turbine experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of power plant equipment including HRSGs, combustion turbines, steam turbines, generators, transformers, switchgear, instrumentation, controls, and electrical systems.
• Ability to interpret P&IDs, electrical and mechanical drawings, technical manuals, and operating procedures.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), along with strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. Siemens Energy employees with current visa sponsorship may be eligible for internal transfers.

About the Team

Gas Services

Our Gas Services division offers Low-emission power generation through service and decarbonization. Zero or low emission power generation and all gas turbines under one roof, steam turbines and generators. Decarbonization opportunities through service offerings, modernization, and digitalization of the fleet.

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation.

Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo  

Rewards

• Career growth and development opportunities; supportive work culture
• Company paid Health and wellness benefits
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• 401K savings plan with company match
• Family building benefits
• Parental leave

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