O&M Tech
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job_description.job_card.job_descriptionEducation : High school diploma or GED required. Experience : Minimum 5 years of power plant operations and / or maintenance experience. Control Room Operator (CRO) experience required; CRO qualification preferred. Strong mechanical, electrical, and operational troubleshooting skills. Ability to work rotating shifts, with overtime, irregular hours, and vacation coverage as needed. Proficiency with permitting, safety procedures, and plant operational systems.
Position Overview
We are seeking a skilled Operations & Maintenance Technician (O&M Tech) to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of a power generation facility. This cross-functional role covers both plant operations and maintenance, requiring strong technical skills, sound judgment, and the ability to work in a dynamic environment.
The O&M Tech will be responsible for monitoring plant performance, maintaining equipment, and supporting both preventive and corrective maintenance activities. This position requires flexibility, problem-solving, and a strong commitment to safety, compliance, and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate and maintain plant systems and equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant performance.
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical, electrical, and operational systems.
- Diagnose equipment problems, perform inspections and testing, and make necessary repairs or modifications.
- Support plant startup and shutdown operations, including turbine and balance-of-plant systems.
- Safely operate plant vehicles and equipment such as forklifts, cranes, plow trucks, aerial lifts, and lawn care tools.
- Utilize the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for work orders, equipment history, and inventory management.
- Maintain storeroom inventory, ship / receive parts, and track plant materials.
- Assist contractors and provide leadership during outages, breakdowns, and maintenance projects.
- Document and follow all required permitting processes, including Job Safety Analysis, LOTO, Hot Work, and Confined Space entry.
- Monitor plant performance using operational data and historian tools (e.g., PI Process Book) for troubleshooting and performance tracking.
- Adhere to all Environmental, Health, and Safety policies and regulatory standards (including NERC).
- Support continuous improvement efforts for plant reliability, efficiency, and facility appearance.
- Provide assistance and knowledge sharing with colleagues to resolve technical issues.
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Qualifications
Benefits
$35 - $45 Per Hour
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