Position Overview
We are seeking a skilled Operations & Maintenance Technician (O&M Tech) to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of a power generation facility. This cross-functional role covers both plant operations and maintenance, requiring strong technical skills, sound judgment, and the ability to work in a dynamic environment.
The O&M Tech will be responsible for monitoring plant performance, maintaining equipment, and supporting both preventive and corrective maintenance activities. This position requires flexibility, problem-solving, and a strong commitment to safety, compliance, and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate and maintain plant systems and equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant performance.
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical, electrical, and operational systems.
- Diagnose equipment problems, perform inspections and testing, and make necessary repairs or modifications.
- Support plant startup and shutdown operations, including turbine and balance-of-plant systems.
- Safely operate plant vehicles and equipment such as forklifts, cranes, plow trucks, aerial lifts, and lawn care tools.
- Utilize the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for work orders, equipment history, and inventory management.
- Maintain storeroom inventory, ship/receive parts, and track plant materials.
- Assist contractors and provide leadership during outages, breakdowns, and maintenance projects.
- Document and follow all required permitting processes, including Job Safety Analysis, LOTO, Hot Work, and Confined Space entry.
- Monitor plant performance using operational data and historian tools (e.g., PI Process Book) for troubleshooting and performance tracking.
- Adhere to all Environmental, Health, and Safety policies and regulatory standards (including NERC).
- Support continuous improvement efforts for plant reliability, efficiency, and facility appearance.
- Provide assistance and knowledge sharing with colleagues to resolve technical issues.
Requirements
Qualifications
- Education: High school diploma or GED required.
- Experience: Minimum 5 years of power plant operations and/or maintenance experience.
- Control Room Operator (CRO) experience required; CRO qualification preferred.
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- Strong mechanical, electrical, and operational troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to work rotating shifts, with overtime, irregular hours, and vacation coverage as needed.
- Proficiency with permitting, safety procedures, and plant operational systems.
Benefits
$35 - $45 Per Hour
