Operations & Maintenance Technician

About the role

Responsible for the proper operation and maintenance of the power facility while assigned on shift or while assigned to the maintenance team.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, electrical and instrumentation equipment, including gas turbine, steam turbine, generators, heat recovery steam generator, air compressors, water treatment equipment, demineralizers, motors, pumps, fire suppression systems, brine concentrators, and all other balance of plant auxiliary equipment.
• Perform Inspection of Watch (rounds) on each system within the plant.
• Operate demineralizers, compressors, and turbine components.
• Maintain equipment by tightening fittings, replacing valve packing, gaskets, valves, and gauges.
• Clean, replace, oil, and lubricate other component parts and equipment as required.
• Read meters, gauges, or automatic devices to record data such as temperature of equipment, vibration of equipment, hours of operation, pressure, and fluid levels, water chemistry to verify operating conditions.
• Perform general housekeeping and continuous improvement of the appearance of the facility, including painting projects as required.
• Maintain the cleanliness of all areas of the plant and control room.
• Perform capital project and/or major program responsibilities as assigned by Plant Management.
• Operate and maintain a Combined Cycle power generating facility equipment with minimal guidance or assistance as directed by and in coordination with the LOMT.
• Identify and resolve CEMS problems, assist in calibrations and gas bottle change outs.
• Keep O&M Manager and/or LOMT fully informed of unusual plant conditions and current job progress as the job relates to facility operations when assigned on-shift.
• Responsible for ordering chemicals through established vendors.
• Utilize the facility’s computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Work with the O&M Manager in managing the plant’s inventory, performing audits as needed.
• Responsible for opening and closing circuit breakers as required for proper system operation and electrical isolation.
• Outage planning and scheduling involvement.
• Assist with development of Operations and Maintenance procedures.
• Assist with administering the Operator training program.
• Assist with performing Root Cause Analysis of failures.
• May operate heavy equipment such as man lift and forklift.
• Perform water chemistry analysis on HRSG, auxiliary boiler, and cooling tower systems.
• Ensure water chemistry is within proper control ranges, make adjustments to water chemistry as needed.

Requirements

• Demonstrates knowledge of all facets of power plant operations.
• Demonstrates the ability to make competent decisions in emergency situations.
• Capable of writing operating procedures, work requests, written records.
• Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel and Word.
• Demonstrates the ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical one-lines, logic drawings, technical manuals, and P&ID's.
• Will write routine reports, solve practical problems, and clearly communicate tasks and needs, and training of other personnel.
• Mechanical, instrumentation, and electrical equipment knowledge is required.
• Proficient at Water Chemistry.

Qualifications

Two to four years related experience and/or training; or a combination of experience and/or education preferred.

Education Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required. Associates Degree (AA) or equivalent from a two-year college to technical school preferred.

Physical Requirements

Ability to do walking, reaching, climbing, and lifting (up to 50 pounds). Must be willing to work a 12-hour rotating shift and be available to work for call-ins and work overload as needed.

Benefits

• Supportive company culture that values its employees.
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision & 401 K Plan.
• Paid Parental Leave, Time Off & Holidays.
• Extra money in your paycheck - Employee Referral Bonus.
• Personal Development & Career Succession Planning.
• Company sponsored Perks & Discount programs.