Plant Operator - Mechanical  We are looking for a Plant Operator - Mechanical to join our Power Plant team in Pecos, Texas. What will you be doing As a Plant Operator - Mechanical, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of mechanical equipment within the plant, ensuring optimal performance of engines and auxiliary systems. Working closely with Control Room Operators and maintenance teams, you will monitor system parameters, support troubleshooting activities, and contribute to maintenance efforts during assigned shifts. As a Plant Operator - Mechanical, you will focus on these responsibilities: <ul><li>Monitor operating parameters of engines and auxiliary equipment during shift operations</li><li>Identify and report abnormalities to Control Room Operators in a timely manner</li><li>Participate in troubleshooting activities and corrective maintenance during shifts</li><li>Perform routine and corrective maintenance tasks as assigned</li><li>Maintain accurate operational logs for main and auxiliary equipment</li><li>Identify and respond appropriately to alarms, including temperature and pressure deviations</li><li>Ensure compliance with all safety policies, procedures, and regulations</li><li>Promote a safe, clean, and well-organized plant environment.</li></ul> To be successful in this role, we expect you to have:<ul><li>1+ year of experience in mechanical operations and/or maintenance in an industrial environment</li><li>Strong ability to monitor and interpret operational data</li><li>Solid troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities</li><li>Effective communication skills for reporting and coordination</li><li>Ability to follow established procedures and safety standards</li><li>High school diploma - Technical diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) preferred</li><li>Willingness to work in shifts, including nights and weekends</li></ul> Why you and usYou will be a part of a global organization with local presence and work in an exciting and dynamic working environment with highly motivated and skilled co-workers. We offer interesting and challenging work tasks, as well as personal and professional development in a great team.  If you want to be a part of this working environment and think your personal skills and qualities match the job requirements, we look forward to receiving your job application.Last application date: 08/07/2026  Candidates for regular U.S and Puerto Rico positions must be a U.S. citizen, national, or an alien admitted as permanent resident, refugee, asylee with valid work permit or temporary resident under 8 U.S.C. 1160(a) or 1255a(1). Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H1B, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire. Individuals hired for positions that require on-site customer interactions and/or in-person travel may be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or other country-specific vaccinations, unless otherwise prohibited by law.Wärtsilä North America values our employees. We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Wärtsilä North America is an EOE/AA employer. At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities.Effective January 2025, Wartsila companies in the USA have implemented a new hybrid work model. Most employees who live within 40 miles of an office will work 2 days per week in office. This model will provide our employees the flexibility of working from home, while also providing the benefits of in-person collaboration twice a week. We will be happy to provide more information during your interview process.  Please note that according to Wärtsilä policy, voluntary consent for a security check may be required from candidates being considered for this position, depending on the applicable country. This is Wärtsilä Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 18,300 professionals, in more than 230 locations in 77 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on <a href="http://www.wartsila.com/">www.wartsila.com</a>.

We enable sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services together with all our stakeholders &ndash; today and tomorrow. We emphasise innovation in sustainable technology and services to help our customers continuously improve environmental and economic performance. We work together with our strong ecosystem of partners every day, providing a wide portfolio of leading technologies and innovative solutions that offer our customers superior uptime, reliability and foreseeable lifecycle costs across their operations. Our global passionate team of 17,500 energy and maritime experts in 200 locations in more than 70 countries is committed to shaping decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe.

Engine Room Operator - Mechanic

Plant Operator - Mechanical  We are looking for a Plant Operator - Mechanical to join our Power Plant team in Pecos, Texas. What will you be doing As a Plant Operator - Mechanical, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of mechanical equipment within the plant, ensuring optimal performance of engines and auxiliary systems. Working closely with Control Room Operators and maintenance teams, you will monitor system parameters, support troubleshooting activities, and contribute to maintenance efforts during assigned shifts. As a Plant Operator - Mechanical, you will focus on these responsibilities: <ul><li>Monitor operating parameters of engines and auxiliary equipment during shift operations</li><li>Identify and report abnormalities to Control Room Operators in a timely manner</li><li>Participate in troubleshooting activities and corrective maintenance during shifts</li><li>Perform routine and corrective maintenance tasks as assigned</li><li>Maintain accurate operational logs for main and auxiliary equipment</li><li>Identify and respond appropriately to alarms, including temperature and pressure deviations</li><li>Ensure compliance with all safety policies, procedures, and regulations</li><li>Promote a safe, clean, and well-organized plant environment.</li></ul> To be successful in this role, we expect you to have:<ul><li>1+ year of experience in mechanical operations and/or maintenance in an industrial environment</li><li>Strong ability to monitor and interpret operational data</li><li>Solid troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities</li><li>Effective communication skills for reporting and coordination</li><li>Ability to follow established procedures and safety standards</li><li>High school diploma - Technical diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) preferred</li><li>Willingness to work in shifts, including nights and weekends</li></ul> Why you and usYou will be a part of a global organization with local presence and work in an exciting and dynamic working environment with highly motivated and skilled co-workers. We offer interesting and challenging work tasks, as well as personal and professional development in a great team.  If you want to be a part of this working environment and think your personal skills and qualities match the job requirements, we look forward to receiving your job application.Last application date: 08/07/2026  Candidates for regular U.S and Puerto Rico positions must be a U.S. citizen, national, or an alien admitted as permanent resident, refugee, asylee with valid work permit or temporary resident under 8 U.S.C. 1160(a) or 1255a(1). Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H1B, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire. Individuals hired for positions that require on-site customer interactions and/or in-person travel may be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or other country-specific vaccinations, unless otherwise prohibited by law.Wärtsilä North America values our employees. We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Wärtsilä North America is an EOE/AA employer. At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities.Effective January 2025, Wartsila companies in the USA have implemented a new hybrid work model. Most employees who live within 40 miles of an office will work 2 days per week in office. This model will provide our employees the flexibility of working from home, while also providing the benefits of in-person collaboration twice a week. We will be happy to provide more information during your interview process.  Please note that according to Wärtsilä policy, voluntary consent for a security check may be required from candidates being considered for this position, depending on the applicable country. This is Wärtsilä Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 18,300 professionals, in more than 230 locations in 77 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on <a href="http://www.wartsila.com/">www.wartsila.com</a>.

Engine Room Operator - Mechanic

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