Power Plant Operator jobs in California

California Resources Corporation is a publicly traded oil and natural gas exploration and production company and the largest oil and natural gas producer in California. We operate our world-class resource base exclusively within the State of California, applying complementary and integrated infrastructure to gather, process and market our production. Using advanced technology, CRC’s workforce focuses on safely and responsibly supplying affordable energy for California by Californians.

CRC’s Elk Hills Power Team is seeking to fill a Power Plant Operator (Power and Steam Generation) position in our Tupman, CA location. The starting base wage for this posted position is reasonably expected to range from $36 - $58 per hour, with a target annual bonus opportunity of 10% of wages paid. Your actual level and base salary, however, will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Benefits Include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with Match, Paid holidays, FSA, HSA.

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  High School Diploma or GED with excellent mechanical and electrical repair skills
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience with boiler and cooling tower water chemistry
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience operating and troubleshooting gas turbine and steam turbine generators.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact with multiple disciplines
• Must be able to properly and safely wear all required PPE such as safety glasses, hard hat, steel toed shoes, supplied-air respirator, etc.
• Must have the ability to pull water samples and analyze water samples
• Must have the ability to walkdown all plant equipment and record readings
• Must have the ability to perform minor maintenance on equipment
• Must be able to make necessary adjustments to equipment as needed
• Must have the ability to properly facilitate the LOTO system
• Must be able to communicate any abnormal plant conditions to the control room operator
• Must have a good understanding of the CEMS and proper protocols for reporting
• Must have Valid Driver’s License & clean DMV record
• Must be able to lift weights up to 50 pounds and climb stairs and/or ladders.