Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Technician
NAES · Bennett, CO · 3 wk ago
On-siteManagement$40–$50/hrFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections that have real specific content. We must not repeat job title. Must not include Job ID etc. Must remove boilerplate: cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, application instructions. Also must not include filler sections like "commensurate with experience". We need to preserve all substantive info.
Let's parse the posting.
First paragraph: "Canyon Peak Power, situated in Bennett, Colorado, is a 162 MW simple-cycle gas facility delivering reliable, on-demand energy. The plant features six GE LM2500 simple-cycle gas turbines, offering rapid-start capability and high operational flexibility. Designed to support grid stability, it plays a critical role in meeting peak electricity demand across the region."
That's about the facility. Could be "About the role"? Actually "Opportunity Summary" then description of role. So we can have "About the role" section summarizing the role.
Then "Your scope of responsibility as O&M Technician will include the following primary functions:" then a list of bullet points (actually sentences separated by periods). We need to turn those into
- list.
Then "NAES Safe Safety is a core value..." that's safety boilerplate; maybe we can include under Responsibilities? It's safety expectations; but it's generic safety policy. Might be considered boilerplate; but it's specific to NAES safety. The instruction: remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate. Safety policy maybe not boilerplate but could be considered part of responsibilities. However it's generic safety expectations; but we can keep as part of Responsibilities maybe.
Then "Working Relationships": O&M Technician reports to Plant Manager, coordinate with all other plant personnel.
Then "Physical Requirements And Working Conditions": details.
Then "Fitness for Duty": includes Fitness for Duty Program.
Then "Work Schedule": rotating 10-hour shift schedule, alternating days and nights, occasional extended hours, weekends, holidays, periodic callouts.
Then "Compensation": base pay $40 to $50 per hour, eligibility for annual performance bonus.
Then "Qualifications & Technical Experience": list of qualifications.
Then "About NAES": description of company, diversity statement.
We need to decide sections.
We have:
- About the role: could include opportunity summary and facility description.
- Responsibilities: list of primary functions (the bullet list). Also maybe safety expectations, working relationships, physical requirements? But physical requirements could be its own section? The instruction says use headings for section headings like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. They didn't list Physical Requirements or Working Conditions as a standard heading, but we could include under Responsibilities or Requirements? The list of allowed headings is given as examples; we can use those headings only? It says "use
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)." The e.g. suggests those are examples, not exclusive. But they say "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." So we could combine physical requirements into Responsibilities or Requirements. However "Requirements" could be used for qualifications? Usually Requirements separate from Qualifications. But we have Qualifications & Technical Experience. Could map that to Qualifications. Requirements could be things like driver's license, etc. But we have many qualification items. Better to follow the given headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We need to map content: - About the role: facility description and opportunity summary. - Responsibilities: the primary functions list (start up/shut down, operate, inspections, maintenance, LOTO, respond to abnormal, support maintenance, troubleshoot motors etc., interpret docs, document activities, coordinate, maintain cleanliness, participate in safety/training, operate vehicles, perform additional duties). Also maybe safety expectations (NAES Safe Safety) and working relationships (reports to Plant Manager, coordinate with personnel). Could include those as responsibilities. - Requirements: maybe physical requirements and working conditions, fitness for duty, driver's license, safety restrictions? But driver's license is in qualifications. However we could put driver's license under Requirements. But we need to avoid duplication. - Qualifications: associate degree preferred, relevant experience may be considered, hands-on experience, ability to troubleshoot, practical experience inspecting/repairing, working knowledge of combustion turbine operations, ability to read schematics, familiarity with preventive/corrective maintenance, strong understanding of safe work practices (LOTO, OSHA, environmental), experience working with personnel/contractors, strong problem-solving/communication/technical writing/analytical skills, valid driver's license. - Skills: maybe we could separate technical skills vs soft skills. But we could also put skills under Qualifications. However we have both Qualifications and Skills headings; we could split: Qualifications for education/experience, Skills for technical and soft skills. - Benefits: not mentioned explicitly besides eligibility for annual performance bonus. That's a benefit. Also maybe nothing else. So we can include Benefits: eligibility for annual performance bonus. - Pay: base pay rate $40 to $50 per hour. - Schedule: rotating 10-hour shift schedule, alternating days/nights, occasional extended hours, weekends/holidays, periodic callouts. We must not include sections with filler like "commensurate with experience". Not present. We must not repeat job title. We must not include boilerplate like EEO statement; we have a diversity statement in About NAES. That is EEO boilerplate; we should remove it. The About NAES includes a diversity statement: "NAES is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Employment decisions are based on merit and qualifications, without regard to ..." That's boilerplate; we should remove it. Also the NAES description about being a leading provider etc. Could be considered company overview; maybe we can keep a brief About NAES but not the EEO line. However the instruction: remove EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate. So we should drop that sentence. Keep the rest about NAES being a leading provider etc. That's not boilerplate; it's substantive. But we might not need an About NAES section; we could incorporate into About the role or omit. Since we have limited sections, we could omit About NAES entirely, as not required. The instruction: "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." So we can skip About NAES. Thus sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Now we need to extract content. Let's gather: About the role: - Canyon Peak Power, situated in Bennett, Colorado, is a 162 MW simple-cycle gas facility delivering reliable, on-demand energy. The plant features six GE LM2500 simple-cycle gas turbines, offering rapid-start capability and high operational flexibility. Designed to support grid stability, it plays a critical role in meeting peak electricity demand across the region. - Opportunity Summary: The Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Technician supports the safe, reliable, and efficient operation and maintenance of Canyon Peak Power. The role performs plant startups and shutdowns, equipment inspections, troubleshooting, minor repairs, and routine maintenance across mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and control systems. Working closely with plant personnel, contractors, and OEM representatives, the O&M Technician helps maintain equipment reliability and plant availability while supporting responsive, on-demand generation. We can combine. Responsibilities: list of primary functions (the bullet points). Also maybe include working relationships (reports to Plant Manager, coordinate with all other plant personnel). Also safety expectations (NAES Safe Safety) maybe. Let's extract the primary functions list exactly as sentences: "Start up, shut down, and operate six GE LM2500 simple-cycle gas turbines and associated auxiliary systems, both inside and outside the control room." "Complete operator qualification and develop working knowledge of turbine, auxiliary, electrical, emissions control, cooling, fire protection, and plant air systems; operate the facility independently during assigned on-call periods." "Conduct equipment rounds, inspections, operating tests, minor repairs, and routine maintenance while monitoring operating parameters, alarms, and system performance to identify abnormal conditions and maintain reliable generation." "Prepare equipment for maintenance or return to service and perform equipment isolations in accordance with plant procedures and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) requirements." "Respond to abnormal or emergency operating conditions by taking appropriate corrective action, communicating equipment issues, and following established plant procedures." "Support preventive, corrective, and major maintenance activities, including inspection, testing, troubleshooting, calibration, and repair of mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and control systems." "Troubleshoot and maintain motors, VFDs, switchgear, process instrumentation, PLCs, turbine controls, and associated plant automation systems." "Interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, control logic diagrams, equipment manuals, and other technical documentation to diagnose equipment issues and support repairs." "Document operating activities, maintenance work, calibrations, and equipment status through accurate operating logs, CMMS entries, and technical records." "Coordinate operating and maintenance activities with plant personnel, contractors, vendors, and OEM representatives while adhering to applicable safety and quality requirements." "Maintain plant equipment, work areas, and grounds in a clean and orderly condition; support safe off-loading of bulk chemicals, fuels, and lubricants; and address unsafe conditions, spills, leaks, and environmental incidents through appropriate corrective action and reporting." "Participate in safety meetings, technical training, and employee development activities; assist with training other personnel; and safely operate plant vehicles and equipment, including pickups, forklifts, and aerial lifts, in accordance with plant procedures." "Perform additional duties as assigned to support safe, reliable, and flexible operations that meet peak electricity demand and maintain grid stability." We can put each as
- . Now Requirements: physical requirements and working conditions, fitness for duty, maybe driver's license? But driver's license is in qualifications. We'll decide. Physical requirements: "Physical requirements include standing for extended periods of time, climbing stairs and ladders, working from elevated platforms and walkways at varying heights, and routinely lifting up to 50 pounds. Power plant environment that may involve entering confined spaces, crawling through narrow areas, and handling hazardous materials, with exposure to fumes, extreme temperatures, and noise. Work may include high heat near equipment and varying outdoor weather conditions. Some duties may require the use of protective equipment, which can include hard hats, safety glasses, and eye protection, air masks/respirators, ear protection, chemical suits, flame-resistant clothing (FRC), hot gloves, high-voltage protective gear, and fall protection. Fit testing for respirators may be required. Strict smoking restrictions apply in and around the facility." Fitness for Duty: "All personnel will participate in the Fitness for Duty Program, which includes a post-offer physical examination, drug screening, and post-employment random drug screening." We could combine these under Requirements. Also maybe "Working Relationships" could be under Responsibilities (reporting to Plant Manager, coordinate with personnel). We'll add that as a responsibility bullet. Now Qualifications: education/experience preferences. List: - Associate degree in power plant technology, electrical/mechanical technology, instrumentation and controls, or a related technical field is preferred. - Relevant industry or military experience may be considered in lieu of formal education. - Hands-on experience in power plant operations and maintenance, including startup, shutdown, equipment inspections, troubleshooting, and operation of combustion turbines and auxiliary systems. - Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and maintain mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, instrumentation, and control systems at the technician level. - Practical experience inspecting, repairing, disassembling, and reassembling equipment such as pumps, valves, motors, actuators, and instrumentation. - Working knowledge of combustion turbine operations, electrical systems, process instrumentation, PLCs, control systems, and plant monitoring equipment. - Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, P&IDs, control logic diagrams, blueprints, technical manuals, and other plant documentation.