ContourGlobal

Auxiliary Operator

ContourGlobal
Posted 10/21/2026full-timeHobbs • New Mexico • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in power plant operations, including mechanical and electrical maintenance, water chemistry control, and safety compliance. Proficient in troubleshooting and maintaining various power plant equipment while ensuring optimal performance and adherence to safety standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Power Plant OperationsWater Chemistry ControlMechanical And Electrical MaintenanceTroubleshooting Industrial Communication ProtocolsSafety Compliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
PythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Assist with safe and efficient operation of the power plant and supporting equipment and systems
  • Perform routine water and gas chemistry analysis
  • Inspect and monitor operating components and report plant status
  • Operate and maintain a wide variety of power plant equipment
  • Maintain chemical-pumping systems and ensure optimal chemistry control and equipment reliability
  • Assist with mechanical maintenance and electrical repair activities
  • Perform or assist with preventive maintenance, planned maintenance, and routine equipment repairs
  • Withdraw parts and supplies from inventory and complete usage reports
  • Work on and repair rotating equipment, chemical systems, and water-processing equipment
  • Perform or assist with chemical handling and off-loading
  • Perform emergency operations and maintenance to maintain production and safeguard facility equipment
  • Support changes in plant conditions and chemistry under team direction
  • Support maintenance plans through lock-out/tag-out support, equipment identification, troubleshooting, and work request preparation
  • Participate in ContourGlobal safety and regulatory compliance programs
  • Coach and mentor facility employees on safety behaviors and management-system expectations
  • Communicate incidents and near misses to plant leadership and Health & Safety support
  • Capture, implement, and encourage continuous-improvement initiatives
  • Report to the Operations Manager and obtain direct guidance from the Control Room Operator

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Ability to understand area-specific procedures and instructions, equivalent to four (4) years of high school
  • Associate degree in a technical field desirable
  • Experience in a power plant environment desired, preferably as a Power Plant Technician or equivalent
  • Experience with high-pressure turbines and combustion turbines and familiarity with associated equipment
  • Experience in water chemistry control, condition analysis, water treatment facility operations, and chemical-handling requirements desired
  • Strong aptitude in math and mechanical/electrical ability desired
  • Theoretical and practical knowledge of combustion-turbine operations, industrial safety, hazardous waste management, and inspection/recording of plant parameters highly desirable
  • Experience with piping and instrument schematics and process controls desirable
  • Mechanical, instrumentation, and electrical equipment knowledge desired
  • Experience with SQL databases or Python for data analysis
  • Knowledge of thermal or renewable power generation cycles
  • Experience troubleshooting industrial communication protocols (OPC, Modbus)
  • Ability to stand for extended periods, climb stairs and ladders, and routinely lift up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to work extended hours, varied shifts, weekends, and holidays; periodic on-call status
  • Travel requirements: None

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Employee Ownership Program
  • Competitive compensation package
  • Flexible working policy
  • Wellbeing and healthy work-life balance support
  • Collaborative shared spaces
  • Equal employment opportunities
  • Diverse and inclusive workforce

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Hard Skills
Water Chemistry AnalysisPreventive MaintenanceChemical HandlingRotating Equipment RepairSQL DatabasesPython Data AnalysisCombustion-Turbine OperationsPiping And Instrument SchematicsIndustrial SafetyHazardous Waste Management
Soft Skills
Coaching And MentoringCommunicationContinuous Improvement
Tools & Technologies
Chemical-Pumping SystemsPower Plant EquipmentCondition Analysis ToolsProcess Controls
Industry Keywords
Power Plant TechnicianHigh-Pressure TurbinesCombustion TurbinesThermal Power GenerationRenewable Power Generation