Operations & Maintenance Technician

About the role

The Operations and Maintenance Technician oversees the safe, efficient, reliable, and environmentally sound operation of plant equipment at St. Charles, a 745 MW, 2x1 combined cycle facility. The facility features GE 7FA.05 gas turbines and a D11 steam turbine, utilizing reclaimed water for cooling and supplying power to the PJM market via PEPCO.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the safe, efficient, reliable, and environmentally sound operation of plant equipment
• Properly operate Control Room, combustion turbines and plant auxiliary equipment during normal and emergency operation
• Troubleshoot plant equipment to resolve operational problems
• Operate various computer systems to receive, analyze, comprehend, and input data
• Monitor and record data available using various instruments, recording charts, annunciator systems and other monitoring devices onto shift logs as directed by plant operational procedures
• Implement Plant Emergency Procedures as needed
• Observe variations in operating conditions and interpret meter and gauge readings
• Communicate conditions of plant system and equipment to others
• Apply knowledge of gas power plant operations and basic power plant principles to daily decision-making and work tasks
• Discern and respond to verbal and auditory signals from control panel
• Work without supervision inspection while carrying out duties
• Take, record, and analyze readings of various electrical and mechanical meters
• Train operators in their qualifications
• Ensure shift operations and maintenance PMs are performed
• Knowledge of and ability to operate various switches and valves and the effect each has on the total operation
• Meet physical requirements of the job, performing tasks while standing, walking, climbing, and squatting
• Perform duties requiring working rotating shifts and response to calls 24 hours/day, seven days/week

Requirements

• 3-5+ years of relevant experience in power plants or equivalent military experience
• Certified in CPR and First Aid
• Competent oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of computer systems and software, and the ability to read technical manuals and drawings
• Demonstrated supervisory skills
• Ability to lift 40–75 lbs. and work in physically demanding conditions

Desirable Skills

• Excellent communication and decision-making abilities
• Strong planning, organizational, and multitasking skills
• Proven ability to adapt to changing priorities and schedules
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and CMMS software
• Commitment to teamwork and exceptional customer service

Benefits

CAMS offers a variety of excellent benefits. Full-time employees are offered the following: medical, dental, vision, LTD, STD, and Life insurance plans. You can even select additional “al la carte” benefits to meet all your needs. You can also enroll in our 401k, flex spending accounts for medical and childcare needs, and participate in our employee referral and tuition reimbursement programs.