O&M Technician

About the role

Invenergy is North America’s largest privately held developer, owner, and operator of power infrastructure. With 25 years of trusted execution, we deliver reliable, affordable energy through a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, solar, land-based wind, energy storage, transmission, and domestic manufacturing. Headquartered in Chicago, we develop, own, and operate large scale projects that power communities and support the energy future. This position is based at the Spindle Hill Energy Center, a 314 MW simple cycle power plant using GE’s 7FA gas turbine platform.

Responsibilities

• Perform operations, maintenance, and technical support to achieve safe, cost-effective operation and maintenance of the site
• Troubleshoot and maintain DCS (distributed control system)
• Perform industrial electrical troubleshooting and maintenance
• Maintain and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and/or control systems in a power generation facility
• Work within and ensure strict adherence to all safety and environmental procedures
• Acquire and maintain plant operations certification in all areas to effectively operate a combined cycle power station
• Work various shifts and be subject to scheduled and unscheduled overtime
• Read and understand schematic blueprints and technical documents
• Use computerized maintenance management system to initiate work requests for material deficiencies noted during shift operations
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office software
• Willing and capable of becoming multi‑skilled and able to work in a self‑directed team environment
• Perform both operations and maintenance duties
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future
• Subject to drug testing; must receive a negative result to begin employment

Qualifications

Preferred qualifications (not required):

• GE MKVI and GE 7FA turbine experience
• Expansive I&C or I&E knowledge
• Minimum two years of related instrumentation and controls experience in a power generation facility or maintaining large industrial equipment

Skills

Key skills for the role include:

• Instrumentation and controls troubleshooting
• Industrial electrical maintenance
• Reading schematics and technical documents
• Use of computerized maintenance management systems
• Safety and environmental compliance

Pay

Base pay range: $40.29 – $61.79 USD per hour. Eligible for a bonus of 0% – 10% based on individual and company performance.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Profit sharing
• Paid time off

Schedule

Position requires working various shifts, including scheduled and unscheduled overtime.