Power Plant Tech

Job Summary Overview

Responsible for the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of a Natural Gas Power Plant, including water treatment systems, circulating water systems, condensate/feedwater systems, heat recovery steam generator systems, turbine systems, gas turbine systems, generator systems, control systems, electrical systems, and various other plant systems.

• Operate and maintain the facility in the control room or field, optimizing Plant performance through established procedures.
• Control all evolutions throughout the plant.
• Demonstrate procedural compliance in all plant operation activities by operating plant equipment through established valve line‑ups and system/component operating procedures.
• Monitor water chemistry parameters in support of make‑up water production, cooling water circulation, and ASME guidelines for maintaining boiler and feedwater within specification.
• Master a shift turnover process to ensure a seamless transfer of information to the oncoming shift.
• Actively participate in the behavior‑based safety program and ensure every team member complies with all safety procedures and applicable task‑oriented job safety analyses.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

• High School diploma, trade school, military service, or technical school training.
• 2–4 years related experience in operations in a power plant or similar heavy industrial environment.
• Proven mechanical and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work constructively under minimum supervision.
• Ability to work 12‑hour rotating shifts, weekends, be on call, accept call‑outs and overtime work.
• Basic user PC skills for information processing and management.
• General knowledge of safety and environmental regulation.
• Ability to operate a forklift and man‑lifts as needed.
• Must pass POSS/MASS pre‑employment test.

• Ability to hear and understand audible alarms, detect changes in noise levels of equipment, accurately read and interpret instruments and gauges.
• Ability to respond to plant emergencies.
• Ability to perform demanding work at heights under adverse conditions and when participating in emergency activities.
• Ability to climb stairs, ladders, and enter confined spaces as required to complete assigned task.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to pass a respirator physical and fit test.

Plant Operations

Luminant Power LLC

Moss Landing, California

The Company complies with all employment laws and affords equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, protected veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws. If an individual with a disability requires assistance submitting an application or wishes to request an accommodation, please email