Job Listing ID:

4579880

Job Title:

Senior Control Room Operator - Operations Plant Technician

Application Deadline:

10/30/2026

Job Location:

Klamath Falls

Date Posted:

09/30/2026

Hours Worked Per Week:

32

Shift:

Day Shift

Duration of Job:

Full Time, more than 6 months

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Job Summary

The base salary for this position is dependent upon experience and location.

Location:

Klamath Falls, OR Salary Range:

$47.50 to $52.75 hourly This position works a modified Dupont schedule and includes 208 hours of built in OT. Job Summary The Control Room Operator / Sr. Plant Tech Operator (SPTO) performs primarily as the Senior Operator of all power generation equipment at Klamath Cogeneration Plant and Klamath Generation Peakers. The Control Room Operator/SPTO ensures that all equipment is properly operated in a safe manner and in compliance with all permits, rules, and regulations. They are expected to train in basic mechanical and electrical maintenance and contribute to a variety of maintenance activities commensurate with their skills and qualifications. This role is at times an individual contributor, a team member, and often times a group leader. As with all employees, the Control Room Operator/SPTO should continuously strive to better themselves as well as the team. Key Responsibilities

• Meet all responsibilities and qualifications of the SPTO and PTO.
• Perform the duties of a SPTO for a minimum of 500 hours.
• Manage and/or administer facility programs. (e.g. Hazcom Coordinator, PSM Coordinator, Safety Committee Member, etc.)
  
• Complete the SPTO qualification standard and demonstrate understanding of all systems and processes. This includes successful completion of an oral board.
  
• To the extent qualified, perform mechanical and electrical maintenance.
• Be proficient as a watch stander of all watch stations and provide supervision.
• Possess a high level of system and integrated process knowledge of all power generation equipment.
• Act as team leader while on watch and be responsible for the safe and proper operation of the plant. Duties include but are not limited to: coordination of all maintenance activity, efficient operation of the plant, and managing other on-watch technicians.
• Actively participate in the training and qualification of team members.
• Continually evaluate and prioritize plant conditions (steady-state, transient, & upset) and act to control, contain, and restore plant operations in a safe, appropriate, and environmentally compliant manner. This includes developing solutions to complex problems and providing advice as needed.
• Perform extensive troubleshooting, calibration and repairs to plant equipment as needed and direct work activities as necessary. This includes being proficient at developing and analyzing trends as a troubleshooting tool.
• Oversee the safe and proper operation of the water treatment facilities. This includes evaluating lab test results and taking proper action based upon these results.
• Assess plant condition
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Compensation

Depending on Experience

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

None

Education Required:

None

Minimum Age:

N/A