Shift Operator – Diesel Power Plant

Shift Operator – Diesel Power Plant

Position Summary

PRISMECS is seeking experienced Shift Operators to support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of a diesel power generation facility in the Odessa/Midland, Texas area.

The Shift Operator will be responsible for monitoring and operating diesel generators, medium-voltage electrical equipment, transformers, and auxiliary plant systems. The successful candidate must be comfortable working rotating 12-hour shifts and responding to alarms, abnormal operating conditions, and changing plant load requirements.

This position requires previous diesel engine power plant or generator plant operating experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor diesel generators and associated power generation equipment.
  
• Monitor medium-voltage switchgear, breakers, transformers, and auxiliary systems.
  
• Perform plant startup and shutdown activities in accordance with approved operating procedures.
  
• Support generator synchronization, paralleling, and load transfer activities.
  
• Continuously monitor plant operating parameters and equipment conditions.
  
• Conduct routine plant rounds and equipment inspections.
  
• Record generator and plant operating parameters accurately.
  
• Identify abnormal operating conditions and respond appropriately to alarms.
  
• Perform first-line troubleshooting of operational issues and escalate technical problems when required.
  
• Coordinate with the Site O&M Lead and maintenance personnel during equipment issues and maintenance activities.
  
• Complete shift logs, operational reports, equipment checklists, and required permit documentation.
  
• Support equipment isolation, LOTO, and permit-to-work activities as required.
  
• Maintain clear and accurate shift handovers.
  
• Maintain good housekeeping and safe working conditions throughout the facility.
  
• Follow all site HSE requirements, operating procedures, and company policies.
  
• Support emergency response activities as directed by site leadership.
  

Requirements

Requirements

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience operating diesel engine power plants, diesel generator facilities, or comparable power generation equipment.
  
• Experience operating and monitoring diesel generators.
  
• Working knowledge of medium-voltage electrical systems, switchgear, transformers, and generator electrical systems.
  
• Experience with generator startup, shutdown, synchronization, and load transfer activities.
  
• Ability to identify abnormal operating conditions and perform first-line troubleshooting.
  
• Familiarity with plant operating logs, shift reports, and equipment inspections.
  
• Understanding of LOTO, permit-to-work, and power-plant safety practices.
  
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
  
• Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately document plant conditions.
  
• Ability to work independently and as part of an operations and maintenance team.
  
• Must be available to work rotating 12-hour shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
  
• Must be able to work on-site in the Odessa/Midland, Texas area.
  
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
  

Local West Texas candidates are strongly preferred. This urgent U.S. project is not currently offering employment sponsorship.

Preferred Experience

Experience with any of the following is highly desirable:

• Large diesel generator fleets
  
• Diesel power plants
  
• Temporary or distributed power generation
  
• Medium-voltage switchgear
  
• Generator synchronization and paralleling
  
• Load sharing and load transfer
  
• Power plant startup and shutdown
  
• Plant commissioning
  
• Control room or field operations
  
• Preventive maintenance support
  
• Emergency or standby power systems
  

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for operators who understand that this position involves more than simply recording readings.

The successful candidate should be able to recognize changing equipment conditions, respond appropriately to alarms, communicate clearly during shift handovers, follow operating procedures, and safely support continuous power plant operations.