Auxiliary Operator

Located in Sayreville, New Jersey, the Red Oak Power Facility is an 805-megawatt natural gas-fired combined-cycle power plant featuring Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) technology. The facility includes three Siemens-Westinghouse 501FD2 gas turbines, three Foster Wheeler heat recovery steam generators (HRSGs), and a 277-megawatt Toshiba steam turbine. It provides reliable and efficient power to the region.

Opportunity Summary

The Auxiliary Operator plays a vital role in operating and maintaining the Red Oak Power Facility, a combined-cycle power generation plant, ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable performance. Key responsibilities include monitoring equipment, troubleshooting issues, analyzing operational data, and collaborating with team members to optimize processes while maintaining compliance with environmental and safety regulations. This position also involves managing water chemistry, overseeing maintenance activities, and contributing to continuous improvements in plant operations.

Primary Functions

Your scope of responsibility as Auxiliary Operator will include the following primary functions:

NAES Safe

Safety is a core value of NAES and as a condition of employment, all employees are expected to be mentally alert and work safely at all times. Additionally, employees are required to adhere to all safety warnings and posted safety signs whenever on company property. Furthermore, employees must follow all NAES safety rules and procedures. Effectiveness in carrying out this responsibility is part of the evaluation of each employee’s performance.

Working Relationships

The Auxiliary Operator reports to the Operations Manager. The Auxiliary Operator may also give direction to maintenance personnel on matters pertaining to plant operations.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Power plant environment. Physical requirements include standing for extended periods of time, stair and ladder climbing and routinely lifting up to 50 pounds. Protective equipment must be worn in the performance of some duties (e.g., hard hats, safety glasses, air masks, ear protection, chemical suits, hot gloves, and high voltage protective equipment, etc.). Work with hazardous materials may be required. There are extensive smoking restrictions in and around the facility.

Fitness for Duty

All personnel will participate in the Fitness for Duty Program. This program includes a post-offer physical examination and drug screening and post-employment random drug screening.

Work Schedule

Rotating shift schedule with an average of approximately 84 hours every two weeks. Availability for overtime is required. The position involves extended working hours and varied shifts, including weekends and holidays, based on schedules, workload, and plant conditions. Periodic "on-call" status will also be required.

Compensation

Initial starting compensation will range from $31.15 to $45.00 per hour and will include an annual performance bonus.

Job Qualifications

About NAES

NAES Corporation is the leading provider of operations, maintenance, and engineering services for energy facilities. We have established ourselves as a reliable partner for clients in North America and internationally, offering services across power generation, oil and gas, and renewable energy sectors. Additionally, our growing family of companies enables us to address the entire life cycle of power generation and other industrial plants.

NAES is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. It is the practice of NAES to seek employees of the highest quality and to select individuals on the basis of merit and competence, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status or affiliation protected under USERRA, or any other basis of discrimination prohibited by applicable local, state and federal law.

Experience

Preferred* Ability to understand procedures and instructions related to the assigned area, typically acquired through four years of high school.

Education

Preferred* High School or better

Licenses & Certifications

Required* Driver's License

Skills

Preferred* Power Plant Fundamentals

Behaviors

Preferred* Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking