Plant Operations Technician - 700MW Coal Plant
Longview-Power-LLRole Overview
Longview-Power-LL is hiring a mid-level Plant Operations Technician - 700MW Coal Plant. This is a full-time role in West Van Voorhis. posted 3 weeks ago. The posted range is $50k to $70k. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Category Operations
Description
The duties of the Plant Operator Technician are to perform the safe and reliable operation of the local plant equipment as assigned by the Shift Supervisor or Control Room Operator. These duties include the local system line-up, local isolation, and local equipment – system specific checks, flow - pressure control, and troubleshooting. The Operator Technician (Level 1) will Operate Local PLC's for Water, Ash, and other equipment / systems that may be locally controlled. The Operator Technician (Level 1) will adhere to Shift operational activities in accordance with Longview Power's organization policies and applicable laws. The Operator Technician is responsible for Operational Logs of equipment, pass down of shift status and communication to other shifts. They will help facilitate OJT training for Operator Level 2, 3 and 4 qualifications. The operator will ensure safety and environmental procedures are adhered at all times. The position is located at the Longview Power and will support plant startups, shutdowns, outages and operational readiness of the 700 MW Super Critical Coal Fired Generating Station, including but not limited to Fuel systems, ash handling, scrubber systems, Steam turbine generator, Condensate / Feedwater Cycle Equipment, plant auxiliary equipment, and other environmental control systems.
Position Operations Technician
About the Organization Longview Power plant is a 700 MW net electric power generating facility selling the power to the wholesale market and having an interconnection to First Energy and PJM. the objective of Longview Power, LLC is to provide "clean" reliable and sustainable power generation."
The Longview Power plant site is approximately 225 acres located in Monongalia County in the community of Fort Martin, approximately four (4) miles north of Morgantown and one (1) mile south of the Pennsylvania State line.
The plant utilizes a supercritical pulverized coal once through boiler. Longview can use over 2 million tons of coal per year, provided by an outside supplier, and brought to the power plant by a combination of barge and trucking. The coal can be diverted to either a site coal storage or directly to the boiler house. The storage pile is managed on site to maintain operations during fuel transport interruptions.
The plant uses low NOx burners and selective catalytic reduction (SCR) to reduce emissions of nitrogen oxides; injects hydrated lime to remove acid gasses; a fabric filter baghouse to collect particulates, and flue gas desulfurization, using limestone, to remove sulfur dioxide and mercury.
Process water is supplied to Longview from Dunkard Creek Water Treatment Systems. The water undergoes a filtration process and reverse osmosis and is piped to the Longview site. The water pipe extends approximately 5.5 miles.
This position is currently accepting applications.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Plant Operations Technician - 700MW Coal Plant position at Longview-Power-LL?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Longview-Power-LL. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Plant Operations Technician - 700MW Coal Plant position at Longview-Power-LL located?
This position is based in West Van Voorhis. Longview-Power-LL has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
How much does the Plant Operations Technician - 700MW Coal Plant role at Longview-Power-LL pay?
Longview-Power-LL has posted a compensation range of $50k to $70k for this position. Final offers typically vary based on candidate experience, location, and internal salary bands.
When was the Plant Operations Technician - 700MW Coal Plant role at Longview-Power-LL posted?
This role was posted on May 17, 2026 (22 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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