06/09/2026
⚡ Ready to POWER UP your career? ⚡ The City of Winfield is looking for a Power Plant Operator who will play a hands-on role in delivering safe, reliable power to the community you call home.
This position operates and monitors power plant equipment, responds to after-hours emergencies, and performs routine maintenance to ensure reliability for our community.
⚫ Key Responsibilities
• Monitor gauges, meters, and SCADA systems to ensure proper equipment performance
• Operate generators, boilers, turbines, pumps, compressors, and other auxiliary equipment
• Perform inspections, routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and minor repairs
• Record operational data and maintain accurate logs
• Assist with substation maintenance and switching operations (69kV/12kV)
• Respond to outages, emergency call-outs, and after-hours utility dispatch
• Support plant security, grounds upkeep, and general safety compliance
⚫ Required Skills & Qualifications
• Strong mechanical aptitude and equipment operation skills
• Ability to diagnose issues and respond calmly in emergencies
• Effective communication and teamwork skills
• Familiarity with maintenance practices and SCADA systems (preferred)
• Willingness to work night shifts, rotating shifts, and call-outs
⚫ Benefits
• Competitive compensation
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Paid time off and holidays
• Training and advancement opportunities
🔸 Additional Information
All City of Winfield employees may be called upon to assist during emergencies or disasters and may be required to work extended or irregular hours.
🔸 Apply at www.winfieldks.org