Power Plant Operator

The Plant Operator is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation and maintenance of power plant systems and auxiliary equipment in accordance with written plant procedures and under the direction of the Operations Shift Supervisor. This role supports continuous plant operations, equipment reliability, and compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements. The Plant Operator may work in coordination with other personnel or contractors as needed to assist with the safe startup, shutdown, and operation of plant machinery. In the absence of specific instructions, the operator is expected to exercise sound judgment, initiative, and experience while maintaining the highest standards of safety and environmental responsibility.

New Haven Harbor Station is a 453-MW facility in New Haven, CT, fueled by #6 fuel oil and natural gas, and comprised of a single conventional steam unit. New Haven Peaking is a 144-MW facility, also utilizing ULSK and natural gas, consisting of three LM6000 simple-cycle combustion turbines co-located on the New Haven Harbor Station property.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Safely, efficiently, and reliably operate power plant systems in accordance with plant procedures, safety policies, and environmental regulations.
• Operate and monitor boilers, steam turbines, combustion turbines, electrical generation systems, and all associated auxiliary plant equipment during normal and emergency conditions.
• Troubleshoot operational, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and control system issues; take corrective action to resolve abnormal conditions.
• Calibrate, maintain, and perform minor repairs on plant equipment including pumps, valves, motors, and control components as required.
• Take, record, analyze, and trend electrical, mechanical, and process readings; maintain accurate logs, records, and reports for operational and regulatory purposes.
• Implement plant emergency operating procedures and respond to alarms and abnormal operating conditions quickly and effectively.
• Support and comply with all safety and regulatory programs, including environmental compliance and applicable industry standards (e.g., NERC where applicable).
• Communicate operational status, equipment conditions, and maintenance needs clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Operate company vehicles and mobile equipment safely as required to perform job duties.
• Work independently and exercise sound judgment in the absence of direct supervision while maintaining safety and operational integrity.
• Assist, coordinate, and train other plant personnel or technicians as required.
• Participate in scheduled shift work, including nights, weekends, holidays, and call-outs as necessary to support continuous plant operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support plant operations and reliability.