Plant Operator

OGE Energy Corp.

. Control and maintain auxiliary equipment including pumps, fans, compressors, condensers, feedwater heaters, filters, and chlorinators .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timePanama • Oklahoma • United StatesJunior💰 $56,971 - $93,746 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in operating and maintaining auxiliary equipment, including pumps and compressors, while ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations. Capable of utilizing SAP/PM for equipment management and performing boiler and cooling-water chemistry tests.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Auxiliary Equipment MaintenanceSAP/PM ProficiencyProcess Safety Management TrainingPower Plant ExperienceLOTO Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Boiler Chemistry TestingMechanical AptitudeTurbine Control HMI UnderstandingIndustrial Equipment OperationTechnical Troubleshooting

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeam CollaborationMentoring Ability

Tools & Technologies

SAP Work Clearance ManagementMS Office SuitePower Hand Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Operator Qualification ModulesVocational Trade Certificate

Industry Keywords

Power Plant OperationsProcess-Controlled EnvironmentSafety RequirementsPersonal Protective EquipmentPlant Systems Knowledge

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Control and maintain auxiliary equipment including pumps, fans, compressors, condensers, feedwater heaters, filters, and chlorinators
Monitor and operate centralized control-room systems for generating units and associated equipment under supervision
Assist in training and mentoring less experienced team members
Participate in control operations training for Senior Plant Operator duties
Monitor, operate, and check auxiliary equipment and identify abnormal operations
Take corrective action and initiate equipment repair requests
Monitor, analyze, and perform boiler and cooling-water chemistry tests
Maintain logs, record data, and communicate plant conditions verbally
Use SAP/PM for equipment history and work verification
Execute clearance procedures and manage LOTO using SAP Work Clearance Management
Repair, inspect, and maintain boiler, turbine/generator, fuel-supply, and auxiliary equipment
Perform general craft tasks and operate industrial equipment and power hand tools
Read and interpret drawings and prints
Collaborate with craft and plant personnel
Seek process improvements to reduce costs and increase efficiency
Relieve the Senior Plant Operator in the control room as needed, under supervision
Follow safety and environmental rules and perform other assigned duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

Plant Operator I: Associate's Degree in a technical discipline; or High School Diploma/GED and 1 year experience in a technical field; or a certificate of completion from a vocational trade institution in a technical field; or prior military service for at least one enlistment documented on DD Form 214
Plant Operator II: Associate's Degree in a technical discipline and 1 year experience in a technical field; or High School Diploma/GED and 3 years experience in a technical field; or prior military service for at least one enlistment documented on DD Form 214 and 2 years experience in a technical field; or High School Diploma/GED and 1 direct plant experience at the same power plant with successful completion of Board Review
Experience must include 1 year in a power plant or other process-controlled environment, including oil/gas/chemical refining and/or processing or manufacturing
Certificate of completion from a vocational trade institution is equivalent to 1 year of technical experience
Must possess Operator Qualification modules within a specified time upon job entry
Must complete required Process Safety Management Training within a specified time upon job entry
Valid Driver’s License required
Knowledge of LOTO and proficiency in all plant systems
Knowledge of auxiliary plant equipment, systems, and processes
Ability to understand plant operation via Turbine Control HMI and/or Plant DCS
Proficiency using SAP/PM, including notifications and work order management
MS Office Suite computer skills
Mechanical aptitude and familiarity with pumps, electric motors, air compressors, valves, welding, fabrication, construction, and pipefitting
Knowledge of basic math and safety requirements, including personal protective equipment
Ability to troubleshoot plant problems, use hand tools, work with minimal supervision, and comply with company policies and operating procedures
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and interact professionally with team members, leaders, and customers
Pre-Employment Drug Screen, Pre-Employment Physical, Audiogram Baseline, position-specific exams, and Job Specific Physical Assessment