Lead Operations & Maintenance Technician

Camden Plant Holdings (Camden) is a 173 MW gas-fired combined cycle facility utilizing a GE 7001EA Gas Turbine and a GE Steam Turbine with water-cooled condensers. The facility is interconnected to PSEG and sells power into the PJM market.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee the day-to-day operation of the combined cycle facility to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant performance.
• Monitor plant equipment and systems using control systems, instrumentation, and operating logs; investigate alarms, diagnose issues, and implement corrective actions as appropriate.
• Perform and supervise plant startup, shutdown, switching, and equipment operations, including gas turbines, HRSGs, auxiliaries, and supporting systems.
• Coordinate operational activities with dispatchers, utility representatives, steam hosts, and plant management to meet generation and operational requirements.
• Monitor plant performance, operating parameters, environmental compliance requirements, and water chemistry programs to ensure optimum plant operation.
• Support preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs by identifying equipment deficiencies, troubleshooting operational issues, initiating work requests, and assisting with equipment testing and maintenance activities.
• Verify the accuracy of equipment deficiency reports and ensure operational issues are communicated and documented appropriately.
• Operate plant vehicles and equipment, including forklifts, cranes, and trucks, as required.
• Promote and enforce compliance with all company safety policies, environmental requirements, operating procedures, and regulatory standards.
• Ensure proper implementation and monitoring of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and safe work practices.
• Monitor plant security systems and respond appropriately to security concerns or incidents.
• Safely perform duties involving OSHA-classified hazardous materials in accordance with established procedures.
• Provide operational direction and technical guidance to plant operators and maintenance personnel during assigned shifts.
• Assist in the training, qualification, and development of operations personnel.
• Maintain accurate plant records, logs, reports, and shift documentation.
• Communicate plant status, operational concerns, equipment issues, and improvement opportunities to management and plant personnel in a timely and professional manner.
• Foster positive working relationships with coworkers, contractors, vendors, customers, and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• New Jersey Blue Seal Boiler Operator License or higher.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience operating and/or maintaining major power generation equipment.
• Experience with distributed control systems (DCS) or other digital control platforms.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to read and interpret one-line diagrams and technical documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Combined cycle power plant experience.
• Experience leading operators, contractors, or shift personnel.
• Proficiency with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and Microsoft Office applications.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
• Ability to operate motor vehicles and equipment, including forklifts, cars, and pickup trucks.

Applicants must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a clean driving record, as this position requires occasional travel for company business.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, LTD, STD, and life insurance plans.
• Additional “à la carte” benefits to meet individual needs.
• 401k plan.
• Flex spending accounts for medical and childcare needs.
• Employee referral and tuition reimbursement programs.