Power Plant Operator Jobs
Power plant operator jobs: control room, plant, and auxiliary operators running generation facilities, plus plant technicians, with pay where employers list it.
- Open roles
- 120
- Employers hiring
- 25
- Roles listing pay
- 40
- Updated
Source-observed job index
120 postings observed in the last 90 days
120 job postings found
What counts as a power plant job here
Plant operator, control room operator, and plant technician roles at generation facilities.
Not included: Equipment and forklift operators outside power generation.
Power Plant Operator salary
Across 40 current listings with employer-stated pay in US dollars, the middle half pays $86k-$171k a year (hourly rates annualized at 2,080 hours). See how we count and salary insights.
How to become a power plant operator
- Operators usually start in auxiliary or trainee roles and progress through extensive on-the-job training and plant-specific qualifications.
- A technical diploma, military experience, or a background in mechanical or electrical trades is a common starting point.
- Nuclear plant operators who manipulate reactor controls need a Nuclear Regulatory Commission operator license.
Requirements vary by employer; each listing states its own.