Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Technician

Description

• Utilize the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to initiate work requests, document maintenance activities, and track corrective actions and materials usage.
• Identify, report, and respond to abnormal or irregular operating conditions in accordance with established operating procedures and safety requirements.
• Execute assigned duties and work orders under the direction of the Lead O&M Technician in support of safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations.
• Fulfill other tasks as assigned by the Operations & Maintenance Manager and Plant Manager, contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of plant operations.
• Assist with startup, shutdown, and normal operation of combined-cycle power plant systems, including GE 7FA.03 combustion turbines, HRSGs, the GE D11 extraction-point steam turbine, balance-of-plant equipment, and Reverse Osmosis (RO) water treatment systems.
• Support planned and unplanned maintenance activities, including troubleshooting, equipment isolation and restoration, calibration checks, and assistance with mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation repairs.
• Maintain accurate operating logs and maintenance documentation, clearly communicating unit status, equipment condition, and work performed.
• Monitor, record, and trend operating parameters including temperature, pressure, vibration, fluid levels, and operating hours using plant instrumentation and control systems to verify proper operating conditions.
• Perform routine inspections, operating tests, and minor repairs or adjustments to identify abnormal conditions, maintain equipment integrity, and prevent unplanned outages.
• Operate and monitor auxiliary systems and equipment such as air compressors, demineralized water systems, generator cooling systems, steam turbine auxiliaries, condensers, circulating water systems, and locally controlled electrical and mechanical equipment.

Requirements

• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal operating procedures, instructions, and safety requirements. A high school diploma or equivalent is required; an Associate degree in power plant technology, a related technical field, or engineering is preferred. Relevant industry or military experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
• Hands-on experience performing routine inspections, minor repairs, adjustments, and maintenance support on mechanical and electrical equipment such as pumps, valves, compressors, motors, auxiliary systems, and associated instrumentation.
• Knowledge of industrial safety and environmental requirements, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), OSHA regulations, confined space entry, and standards applicable to a combined-cycle power plant.
• Experience in an operations or maintenance support role within a power generation, industrial, or process facility, with exposure to combined-cycle systems including gas turbines, steam turbines, HRSGs, and balance-of-plant equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret operating procedures, piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), electrical schematics, and equipment manuals, and to accurately document operational and maintenance activities using plant logs and CMMS systems.
• Must possess a valid, unrestricted U.S. driver’s license and ensure it remains in good standing at all times.
• Working knowledge of power plant operations and systems, including assisting with startup, shutdown, routine operations, equipment monitoring, identification of abnormal conditions, and support of troubleshooting activities.
• Demonstrated problem-solving, communication, and basic technical math skills necessary to support reliable plant operation and accurate documentation.
• Ability to work effectively under the direction of the Lead O&M Technician and in coordination with plant personnel and contractors during routine operations, maintenance activities, and outage work.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance