Steam Plant Operator
Company: Orion Talent
Job Ref: # 2649380
Date Posted: 7/13/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Seattle, Washington
Salary: $40 - $45
Description
Go to end ⇓Essential Job Functions
- The Operator will perform all duties as assigned by the Shift Engineer.
- Monitors the plant control system via computer screens.
- Starting and stopping plant equipment as needed; diagnosing and correcting problems in equipment and auxiliaries; changing oil, lubricating bearings and filling station logs.
- Performance of any maintenance work will be secondary to overall plant operations.
- Perform other work assigned of equal or lower classifications, if qualified.
- Applicants shall have sufficient experience and ability to qualify for work as a Shift Operator within 6-months.
- Individuals having served in the United States Navy for a period of 4 (four) or more years as boiler technician, machinist's mates, or engineering lab technicians will be considered eligible by the company for a Shift Operator position.
- Applicants must pass a written examination covering all aspects of plant operations at the company's facility. Exam will be prepared by the company.
- Applicants must pass an oral systems checkout review board conducted by the company. This review board shall consist of at least one representative from the company and the union.
- Applicants must be able to sketch from memory the primary piping, valves, equipment and any other essential elements of all plant mechanical systems and should have a working knowledge of the key normal operating parameters of the production facilities.
- Equipment operation: monitor the control operations of the boilers and other equipment to produce steam efficiently
- Process monitoring: continuously monitor and analyze various parameters such as pressure temperature and flow rates to optimize steam production and distribution
- Troubleshooting: identify and troubleshoot malfunctions or regularities and equipment adjusting or repairs as necessary to maintain smooth operations
- Routine maintenance: Conducting maintenance tasks inspections and preventing equipment and keeping it in good working condition and preventing unexpected breakdowns
- Record keeping: maintain detailed logs and records of operational parameters maintenance activities and any incidents for documentation and analysis purposes
- Communication: coordinate effectively with other plant operators' maintenance personnel and management to ensure seamless operations and address any issues properly
- Environmental compliance: adhere to environmental regulations and guidelines to minimize the impact of the plant's operations on the surrounding environment
- Training: stay updated on industry best practices attending training sessions ensuring knowledge and skills are up to date and to maintain equipment effectively
- Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail
- Demonstrated strong communication skills; both written and verbal
- Self-motivated and proactive, able to work as a team player
- Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships internally and externally
- Ability to work in a dynamic, complex, fast-paced environment, to adapt quickly and to manage changing priorities
Must-Have Experience, and Education:
- High school diploma or GED
- Individuals having served in the United States Navy for a period of 4 (four) or more years as boiler technician, machinist's mates, or engineering lab technicians will be considered eligible by the company for a Shift Operator position.
- 3 years of Boiler or Steam Plant experience. Ability to obtain a City of Seattle Boiler Operator Grade 3 License
Physical Demand
- Requires individuals to bend, kneel, crawl, stoop and stand in confined spaces with elevated temperatures.
- Requires sitting at computer screens for long periods of time.
Work Environment
- Presence of high-pressure steam, water and other elements.
Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)
- Promote, ensure, and maintain a safe and healthy environment for your fellow workers and yourself so that everyone goes home injury-free,
- Work in compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Industrial Regulations, Environmental Protection Act and Regulations and HSE policies, programs, and procedures,
- Responsible for identifying and reporting workplace HSE hazards and concerns to your supervisor immediately and providing solutions (if aware of any) to address these concerns as requested, and
- Immediate reporting of all work-related injuries/illness to your supervisor






















