Power Plant Operator Lead – TS​/SCI Poly

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The Power Plant Operator Lead is a supervisory level position that performs first‑line supervisory responsibilities, including planning, assigning, and evaluating the work of subordinates and overseeing functioning within a work team. The Power Plant Operator Lead must perform their duties in a manner that reflects positively on the O&M Contractor, supports a strong safety culture, and meets the missions of the utility plant expectations.

The Power Plant Operator Lead acts as a subject matter expert in site operations and is expected to have a high level of technical proficiency.

As the Power Plant Operator Lead, a key responsibility of the role is ensuring the efficient and reliable operation of the facility’s equipment and systems.

• Directs and oversees the activities of Power Plant Operators during assigned shifts.
• Serves as the incident lead, coordinating response actions and ensuring proper documentation.
• Authors incident reports, shift summaries, operational assessments, and client communication reports.
• Maintains comprehensive documentation of equipment configuration, operating procedures, maintenance records, and project improvement documentation.
• Prepares reports and presentations summarizing performance, maintenance activities, and recommendations for improvement.
• Conducts quality control reviews of control room entries, monitoring practices, and procedural execution.
• Ensures adherence to established protocols and standards across all operational activities.
• Provides mentorship and guidance to Operators progressing through the O&M Qualification Program.
• Acts as liaison between Operations and other departments during coordinated efforts.
• Possesses deep knowledge and expertise in the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of complex and specialized equipment.
• Operates, monitors, and analyzes the performance of equipment and systems, identifying areas for improvement and optimization.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, including safety, environmental, and energy efficiency requirements.

• Provides backup for the Operations Supervisor and other O&M Leads.
• Manages ongoing operations and coordinates the performance of complex diagnostics, repairs, calibrations, modifications, and routine service on a wide variety of utility plant systems and equipment.
• Acts as liaison between the utility plant operators and management.
• Completes required administrative tasks, including reports, technical documents, logs, work orders, and digital processing workflow.
• Ensures that all reports and other deliverables are generated accurately and on time.
• Monitors proper closeout of implemented work orders and appropriate implementation of developed resources.
• Complies with all Fluor Corporation safety requirements and programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or general equivalency degree (GED).
• Five or more years of trade school, industrial or commercial experience required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors.
• Attention to detail and ability to work in a time‑conscious and time‑effective manner.
• Job‑related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job.

• Must have an active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph Clearance.
• U.S. citizen.
• Minimum 4 years of experience with sophisticated hand tools and test equipment.
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience with facility systems (including chilled water, compressed air, electrical distribution, domestic hot and cold water) and equipment including HVAC, pumps, piping, valves, pneumatics, controls, motors, electrical up to 600 volts/3 phase, heat…