Remote Power Plant Operator Jobs
Remote Power Plant Operator jobs are actively available across the U.S., with remote-first firms and distributed energy teams hiring for monitoring, control systems, and operations support roles in sectors like utilities, renewable energy, and industrial facilities management. Employers hiring remotely right now include Lake Superior Consulting, SunSource, and WSP. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Title: Area Manufacturing Manager, Power
Position Reports To: Sr Director, Electrical Reliability
Operational Area: Containerboard Mills / Corporate Engineering
Position Purpose
This position is a key member of the Corporate Electrical Reliability organization and is responsible for improving the reliability, performance, and continuous optimization of medium- and low-voltage power distribution systems across PCA containerboard mills. The role provides technical leadership for electrical power systems, supports capital project execution, develops corporate standards and best practices, and serves as a subject matter expert for troubleshooting and reliability improvement initiatives.
Principal Responsibilities
- Provide technical leadership and support for all aspects of electrical power systems, with primary emphasis on low- and medium-voltage power distribution equipment, protective relays, and system reliability.
- Support and actively participate in multidisciplinary capital project teams, providing electrical engineering leadership for project scope development, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup activities across all areas.
- Lead electrical design activities, including power system studies, relay coordination, short-circuit analysis, and development of functional specifications.
- Provide construction oversight, commissioning, startup, and operational support for new installations and major upgrades.
- Develop and maintain corporate electrical standards, specifications, and best practices to ensure safe, reliable, and consistent system performance.
- Provide technical support to mill personnel for troubleshooting and resolving issues involving power distribution equipment, protective relays, motors, instrumentation, and related electrical systems.
- Identify and drive reliability improvements through root cause analysis, equipment assessments, and implementation of corrective actions.
- Support electrical safety initiatives and ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and company requirements.
This position works closely with mill management, maintenance and operations personnel, engineering teams, project managers, contractors, and manufacturing technical services to ensure reliable operation of critical electrical infrastructure and successful execution of capital and reliability initiatives.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering required.
- Ten to fifteen years of experience in the electrical engineering field.
- Demonstrated knowledge of electrical system design, including power distribution, protective relay coordination, power system studies (SKM), and applicable industry standards.
- Proven experience with the installation, coordination, commissioning, and startup of electrical systems and equipment.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD preferred.
- Strong working knowledge of NFPA 70E, the National Electrical Code (NEC), and electrical safety best practices.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability and willingness to travel extensively, with travel requirements exceeding 75%.
- Pulp and paper industry experience strongly preferred.
- Experience with medium-voltage (4.16 kV, 13.8 kV, and 15 kV) power systems.
- Familiarity with protective relay platforms, switchgear, motor control centers, transformers, and emergency power systems.
- Experience performing or reviewing arc flash, coordination, and short-circuit studies.
- Demonstrated project leadership experience in industrial manufacturing environments.
- Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills focused on electrical reliability and system uptime.
- Starting salary range for position: $129,500 - $185,000
- Bonus: Annual – Based upon individual contribution and overall, Company performance.
- Paid Vacation: Three (3) weeks per calendar year. Pro-rata Vacation during the initial year of hire based upon start date within the calendar year.
- Paid Holidays.
- Within the first 30 days of employment, an employee (and their dependents) is eligible to enroll in certain benefit coverages -- medical, dental, and vision – and are automatically enrolled in life, AD&D, and disability coverages.
- Upon hire, an employee is automatically enrolled in the 401k plan. The plan offers both pre-tax and Roth contribution options along with employer provided matching contributions.
- Disclaimer: The Compensation and Benefits information in this posting represents PCA’s good faith and reasonable estimate of what it may pay for this position. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
Qualified Applicants must apply at careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.
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Job Title: Area Manufacturing Manager, Power
Position Reports To: Sr Director, Electrical Reliability
Operational Area: Containerboard Mills / Corporate Engineering
Position Purpose
This position is a key member of the Corporate Electrical Reliability organization and is responsible for improving the reliability, performance, and continuous optimization of medium- and low-voltage power distribution systems across PCA containerboard mills. The role provides technical leadership for electrical power systems, supports capital project execution, develops corporate standards and best practices, and serves as a subject matter expert for troubleshooting and reliability improvement initiatives.
Principal Responsibilities
- Provide technical leadership and support for all aspects of electrical power systems, with primary emphasis on low- and medium-voltage power distribution equipment, protective relays, and system reliability.
- Support and actively participate in multidisciplinary capital project teams, providing electrical engineering leadership for project scope development, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup activities across all areas.
- Lead electrical design activities, including power system studies, relay coordination, short-circuit analysis, and development of functional specifications.
- Provide construction oversight, commissioning, startup, and operational support for new installations and major upgrades.
- Develop and maintain corporate electrical standards, specifications, and best practices to ensure safe, reliable, and consistent system performance.
- Provide technical support to mill personnel for troubleshooting and resolving issues involving power distribution equipment, protective relays, motors, instrumentation, and related electrical systems.
- Identify and drive reliability improvements through root cause analysis, equipment assessments, and implementation of corrective actions.
- Support electrical safety initiatives and ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and company requirements.
This position works closely with mill management, maintenance and operations personnel, engineering teams, project managers, contractors, and manufacturing technical services to ensure reliable operation of critical electrical infrastructure and successful execution of capital and reliability initiatives.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering required.
- Ten to fifteen years of experience in the electrical engineering field.
- Demonstrated knowledge of electrical system design, including power distribution, protective relay coordination, power system studies (SKM), and applicable industry standards.
- Proven experience with the installation, coordination, commissioning, and startup of electrical systems and equipment.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD preferred.
- Strong working knowledge of NFPA 70E, the National Electrical Code (NEC), and electrical safety best practices.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability and willingness to travel extensively, with travel requirements exceeding 75%.
- Pulp and paper industry experience strongly preferred.
- Experience with medium-voltage (4.16 kV, 13.8 kV, and 15 kV) power systems.
- Familiarity with protective relay platforms, switchgear, motor control centers, transformers, and emergency power systems.
- Experience performing or reviewing arc flash, coordination, and short-circuit studies.
- Demonstrated project leadership experience in industrial manufacturing environments.
- Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills focused on electrical reliability and system uptime.
- Starting salary range for position: $129,500 - $185,000
- Bonus: Annual – Based upon individual contribution and overall, Company performance.
- Paid Vacation: Three (3) weeks per calendar year. Pro-rata Vacation during the initial year of hire based upon start date within the calendar year.
- Paid Holidays.
- Within the first 30 days of employment, an employee (and their dependents) is eligible to enroll in certain benefit coverages -- medical, dental, and vision – and are automatically enrolled in life, AD&D, and disability coverages.
- Upon hire, an employee is automatically enrolled in the 401k plan. The plan offers both pre-tax and Roth contribution options along with employer provided matching contributions.
- Disclaimer: The Compensation and Benefits information in this posting represents PCA’s good faith and reasonable estimate of what it may pay for this position. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
Qualified Applicants must apply at careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.
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Who's Hiring
- Lake Superior Consulting20
- SunSource12
- WSP9
- GE Vernova8
- Sargent & Lundy8
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Manufacturing
- Technology & Software
- Electronics & Hardware
- Energy
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote power plant operator jobs.
- High school diploma or GED with two or more years of plant operations experience
- NERC System Operator certification for transmission or generation control roles
- State-issued stationary engineer or boiler operator license at the required grade
- Demonstrated experience operating distributed control systems or plant control boards
- Ability to pass a background check, drug screen, and physical fitness evaluation
- Willingness to work rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays
Tips for Your Remote Power Plant Operator Job Search
Highlight your remote monitoring system experience
Name the specific platforms you've used, such as SCADA, DCS, or EMS systems, in your resume and application materials. Remote employers for power plant roles prioritize candidates who can demonstrate hands-on experience with the tools used in virtual control environments.
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote power plant operator openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your experience and apply directly without sorting through unrelated listings.
Show your ability to work without on-site backup
Remote power plant employers need operators who can make sound decisions independently and document everything clearly in writing. Call out specific instances in your application where you managed incidents, escalations, or shift handoffs without direct supervision.
Prepare for remote technical interviews on control systems
Remote hiring teams frequently test applied knowledge of alarm management, load balancing, and emergency shutdown procedures through scenario-based questions. Practice walking through your decision process out loud, since remote interviews often assess how clearly you communicate under pressure.
Remote Power Plant Operator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote power plant operator job?
Target companies running distributed operations centers, remote SCADA monitoring teams, or virtual control room setups, since those are the employers most likely to hire power plant operators without requiring on-site presence. Remote employers screen heavily for self-direction, clear written communication, and proven experience with remote monitoring systems like SCADA or DCS platforms. Certifications in control systems, a history of unsupervised shift work, and comfort documenting procedures in writing all give you a measurable edge.
Which companies hire remote power plant operators?
Companies hiring remote power plant operators right now include Lake Superior Consulting, SunSource, and WSP, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These tend to be remote-first energy firms, distributed grid operators, and industrial companies running centralized monitoring teams across multiple facilities in sectors like renewable energy, utilities, and industrial manufacturing.
Can you get a remote power plant operator job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level roles are harder to land because employers expect you to troubleshoot and make judgment calls without on-site supervision early on. Your strongest path is targeting remote operations support or monitoring roles at companies with structured remote onboarding. Showing familiarity with SCADA interfaces, completing relevant technical certifications, and demonstrating clear written communication skills can open doors even without direct plant experience.
Do you need a degree for remote power plant operator jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers weigh hands-on control room experience, SCADA or DCS proficiency, and relevant licenses or certifications more heavily than a formal degree. A demonstrated history of operating or monitoring power systems remotely, combined with strong technical documentation skills, often carries more weight with distributed teams than a degree in a related field.
Which industries hire the most remote power plant operators?
Most remote power plant operator openings sit in Consulting & Professional Services, Manufacturing, and Technology & Software, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors hire remotely because they operate distributed generation assets, centralized monitoring infrastructure, or multi-site facilities that benefit from operators working across locations from a single remote control environment.
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