Power Plant Operator
Job in
Winnemucca, Humboldt County, Nevada, 89445, USA
Listed on 2026-06-26
Listing for:
Open Mountain Energy
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-26
Job specializations:
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Maintenance/Cleaning
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Field/Service Technician, General Labor
Job Description & How to Apply Below
This position will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the geothermal power plants. Geothermal energy experience a plus, however, excellent work ethic, reliability, integrity, and willingness to learn are essential.
Essential FunctionsReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Monitor equipment by measure, record, and adjust accordingly to plant-operating criteria
- Perform daily maintenance such as greasing and aligning motors, repairing, and replacing sensors, gauges, relays, etc.
- Used prescribed plant operating procedures to conduct efficient and effective plant uptime while maximizing plant output
- Assist in the maintenance and construction-related activities in and around the plant
- Perform regular upkeep of maintenance and housekeeping in the shop /office facilities and power plant grounds
- Collaborates with the team to develop and implement maintenance and quality assurance
- Conducts all work with "Safety" emphasis and a priority of all individuals onsite, and the safety of company resources
- Performs general construction knowledge on the property (welding, plumbing, electrical, framing, etc.)
- Operates rolling equipment
- Monitors and handles chemicals for the prevention of pipeline corrosion
- Maintains daily logs and reports as required
- Work overtime, weekends, holidays, etc. as required to complete the job necessary
- Responsible for immediate reporting of all accidents and incidents
- Other duties as assigned
- Ability to operate service truck, backhoe, forklift, or manlift on regular basis
- Strong mechanical aptitude and basic understanding of chemistry, physics, electricity, and mathematics.
- Ability to work at our various plants on occasion as needed
- Knowledge of and compliance with all OHSA safety procedures and protocol
- Ability to work as a team and share knowledge
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Possess a valid state driver’s license
- Ability to pass pre-employment drug testing, and random tests during employment
- Minimum High School diploma or equivalent
Education and Experience
- General maintenance knowledge
- Requires heavy exertion in forms of pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying heavy objects constantly
- Ability to climb, work at elevated platforms, ladders, and walkways frequently
- Requires ability to work from high elevations and over platforms consistently
- Ability to stand for long periods of time consistently
- Ability to stoop, bend or kneel frequently
- Ability to work in all weather conditions up to 70% of time outdoors, year-round
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs consistently
- Must be able to traverse all areas of construction sites and/or Power Plant
- Must be able to travel to various locations
- Must be able to operate a company vehicle with a valid driver’s license
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