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Careersβ€ΊRolesβ€ΊPower Plant Operations Coordinator
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Power Plant Operations Coordinator

The generation facility supporter β€” coordinating power plant operations and administrative functions.

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Work Personality
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Realistichands-on, practical
Conventionalorganizing, detail-oriented
Based on Holland Code framework
Industries that often hire Power Plant Operations Coordinators
Manufacturing Β· 75%Wholesale & Distribution Β· 7%Professional Services Β· 5%Energy & Utilities Β· 2%Administrative Services Β· 2%Government Β· 1%
Job markets for Power Plant Operations Coordinators
Where Power Plant Operations Coordinator jobs concentrate Β· ~372 metro areas
Based on employment in related occupations
Mapped SOC categories:
Operations
BLS Occupational Employment Statistics
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What it's like

What it's like to be a Power Plant Operations Coordinator

As a Power Plant Operations Coordinator, you support power plant operations with coordination and administrative activities. You're tracking operational data, coordinating schedules, supporting compliance documentation, and ensuring plant operations have effective support.

Your day supports plant operations. You might track generation data, then coordinate shift schedules, then support environmental documentation, then handle administrative tasks, then prepare operational reports. You're ensuring the plant has effective coordination support.

The hardest part is supporting operations in a highly regulated environment. Power plants have extensive compliance requirements; documentation matters. You need to be organized and accurate while handling multiple coordination needs. The people who thrive here are detail-oriented and interested in power generation.

What people in this role value
AchievementHigh
Working ConditionsHigh
RecognitionHigh
IndependenceAbove avg
RelationshipsModerate
SupportModerate
O*NET Work Values survey
Role Profile
StrategyExecution
StructuredAdaptable
ManagingContributing
CollaborativeIndependent
Things that vary from job to job as a Power Plant Operations Coordinator
Generation technologyPlant sizeRegulatory complexityTeam structureSystem sophistication
Power plant coordination varies by technology and context. Different generation types have different operations. Plant size affects coordination scope. Regulatory complexity varies. Team structures differ. System sophistication affects work.
✦ Editorial β€” written by Truest from industry research and career patterns
Career Paths

Where this role sits in the broader career landscape β€” and where it can take you.

Earning potential across this track
$239K$179K$119K$60K$0KLower paying387 metro areas, sorted by salary level
All experience levels1
This level's estimated range
INDUSTRIES PAYING ABOVE AVERAGE
Technology & Information$160K+37%
Professional Services$156K+33%
Financial Services$149K+27%
Energy & Utilities$142K+21%
Government$124K+5%
Compared to Operations average across all industries
1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Power Plant Operations Coordinators (SOC 11-3051.02), not just this title Β· BEA RPP 2023
* Top salaries exceed this figure. BLS caps reported wages at ~$240K to protect individual privacy in high-earning roles.
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What it takes to advance
1
Power operations
Understanding operations opens advancement
2
Regulatory knowledge
Compliance understanding is valuable
3
Systems expertise
Plant system proficiency increases value
Lateral Moves
Operations Coordinator
If you want broader operations coordination
Environmental Coordinator
If you want environmental focus
Questions you might ask when interviewing
What type of power plant is this?
What would I coordinate?
What systems are used?
What compliance documentation is involved?
What does advancement look like?
✦ Editorial β€” career progression and interview guidance based on industry patterns
The Broader Landscape

Roles like this one sit within a broader occupational category. The numbers below reflect that full landscape β€” helpful for context, but your specific experience will depend on level, specialty, and where you work.

$75K–$197K
Salary Range
10th – 90th percentile
234K
U.S. Employment
+1.9%
10yr Growth
17K
Annual Openings

How Power Plant Operations Coordinator pay & employment are changing

$110K$107K$104K$101K$99K201920202021202220232024$99K$110K
BLS OEWS May 2024 Β· BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034

Skills & Requirements

Critical ThinkingSpeakingMonitoringReading ComprehensionCoordinationJudgment and Decision MakingTime ManagementWritingComplex Problem SolvingManagement of Personnel Resources
O*NET OnLine Β· Bureau of Labor Statistics
Mapped SOC Codes
11-3051.02

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Roles with similar work and overlapping career paths

midPower Plant Operations Manager$121KmidPlant Superintendent$115KmidPlant Manager$116KmidIndustrial Production Manager$121KmidProduction Control Manager$121KmidPlant Operations Coordinator$121K
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Common questions about what it's like to be a Power Plant Operations Coordinator

What does a Power Plant Operations Coordinator do?

The generation facility supporter β€” coordinating power plant operations and administrative functions.

How much does a Power Plant Operations Coordinator make?

Median pay for a Power Plant Operations Coordinator is about $121K nationally, with the field ranging roughly from $75K to $197K depending on experience, employer, and metro (BLS).

What skills does a Power Plant Operations Coordinator need?

Core skills for this role include Critical Thinking, Speaking, Monitoring, Reading Comprehension, and Coordination.

What education do you need to be a Power Plant Operations Coordinator?

Most people in this role hold an associate's degree.

Is a Power Plant Operations Coordinator in demand?

Employment in this field is projected to grow about 1.9% through 2034, with roughly 234,380 people working in it today (BLS).

What jobs are similar to a Power Plant Operations Coordinator?

Closely related roles include Power Plant Operations Manager, Plant Superintendent, and Plant Manager.

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Federal data: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (May 2024) Β· BLS Employment Projections Β· O*NET OnLine
Truest editorial: Fit check, role profile, things that vary, advancement analysis, lateral moves, interview questions.