Power Plant Operator (Outside)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 18, 2026. First seen by Alion on Aug 3, 2026. Airswift scores B on the Alion truth index.
Job reference
1278065
Location
Gregory, Texas, United States
Sector
Energy - Oil & Gas
Function
Operations & Production
Employment type
Contract
Date published
August 3, 2026
Power Plant Operator (Outside)
Duration: Until June 2027 with possibility of extension
Schedule: 7/7 rotation, 12 hours per day
Location: Gregory, Texas
This opportunity is suited to a technically capable operations professional with strong plant operations expertise in power generation or industrial processing. The role focuses on advanced outside operator duties, including system transitions, complex startups and shutdowns, operational troubleshooting, and response during abnormal plant conditions. This position offers the chance to contribute directly to reliability, compliance, safety, and overall plant performance.
Required Education:
- High school diploma or equivalent
Required Experience:
- Operating experience in power generation, industrial processing, or a closely related environment
- Experience performing advanced operating activities, including system transitions, complex startups and shutdowns, and high-risk operational adjustments
- Experience with boilers, cooling towers, turbines - plant equipment
- Ability to diagnose abnormal plant conditions and determine appropriate corrective actions independently
Required Skills:
- Must live within 60-mile radius from Gregory, Texas or willing to relocate without allowance / assistance / per diem
- Advanced knowledge of complex plant systems, including steam production, cooling systems, condensers, turbines, boilers, chemical processes, and auxiliary equipment
- Strong operational troubleshooting capability, including interpretation of plant data, chemistry logs, and system interactions
- Sound understanding of environmental compliance, plant safety standards, and operating procedures
- Ability to support operational response during abnormal conditions and contribute to system performance optimisation
- Effective coordination with maintenance, engineering, vendors, and leadership
Preferred Qualifications:
- Technical coursework, vocational training, or an associate degree in process technology, industrial operations, instrumentation, or a related field
- A combination of equivalent training and extensive technical experience
About Airswift:
Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process and infrastructure industries. Airswift serves as a strategic partner to clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to capture and deliver the top talent needed to complete successful projects by aligning with unique project needs. With over 1000 employees and 9,000 contractors operating in over 60 countries, Airswift's geographical reach and pool of talent available is unmatched in the industry.
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