Operations & Maintenance Technician

Position Summary

This position is responsible for general operations and maintenance support to maintain high plant availability, including condition monitoring and optimization, development and implementation of best practices for predictive and preventative maintenance, development of a maintenance management system, maintenance of a critical spares program, and remote monitoring of asset health. The role will be based in Corpus Christi, TX, and will support one of several California plant locations.

Essential Functions

• Thorough understanding of battery operation, including start‑up, shutdown, and emergency actions.
• Perform both routine and non‑routine preventative and corrective maintenance on plant equipment.
• Make plant rounds, log equipment operating parameters, and adjust equipment as required.
• Schedule and coordinate field‑related activities with operations management.
• Requisition and assist in ordering and receiving plant materials.
• Represent the company with vendors and regulators as assigned.
• Respond calmly and think clearly in emergency situations, accessing all plant areas quickly.
• Evaluate and identify causes of equipment, procedural, and control system inefficiencies.
• Strictly adhere to and enforce safety procedures required by VESI, NFPA 70E, and OSHA.
• Work with contractors and temporary labor during on‑site activities.
• Use installed and portable test equipment, technical manuals, system drawings, and electrical schematics to troubleshoot equipment and systems.
• Program and troubleshoot field equipment.
• Operate a vehicle safely, remain alert while driving for extended periods, and read and understand maps.
• Be on‑call to troubleshoot remotely if required.
• Travel overnight approximately 25 % of the time by air, train, or auto.

Other Responsibilities

• Climb ladders and work from elevated platforms, ladders, and walkways.
• Maintain trend reports on equipment operation for assigned systems.
• Perform jobsite duties that require sitting and/or standing for long periods with moderate bending, stooping, and kneeling.
• Complete various plant reports.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Education, Experience, and Skills

• High school diploma with at least two (2) years of technical training in operations and routine maintenance of battery storage or power plants.
• Four (4) years of experience working in a power plant or equivalent environment.
• Thorough knowledge of operating a power plant or battery storage facility.
• Knowledge of mechanical and/or electrical systems; ability to maintain electrical systems is preferred.
• Understanding of PLC‑based instrumentation and control systems; ability to troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate is preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering design drawings, vendor equipment drawings, and technical information.
• Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and test equipment commonly used in a power plant.
• Strong knowledge of plant hazards and safety requirements.
• Experience with computer‑based preventive maintenance programs.
• Computer literate in Microsoft Word, Excel, and other programs.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license with a record acceptable to ORMAT’s auto‑insurance carrier.
• Ability to make effective long‑term and instantaneous decisions and solve problems.
• Attention to detail and discretion in balancing competing priorities.
• Familiarity with standard power‑plant PPE and proper use.
• Availability for off‑shift call‑in.
• Ability to work independently and often be the sole company representative on site.
• Willingness to travel to other company sites as needed.

Physical Requirements

• Occasionally perform heavy lifting up to 75 lb.
• Frequent climbing to and working from elevated platforms, ladders, and walkways.
• Work in confined spaces and harsh weather conditions.
• Wear a variety of protective equipment.
• Job requires sitting 30 % of the time and standing 70 %.
• Ability to work at a computer and monitor for long periods while staying alert.

Pay

Salary Range: $41.30 – $51.62 per hour.

Location

Primary location: Corpus Christi, TX. The role will support plant locations in California.