Operation & Maintenance Technician

About This Role

Provide technical expertise for the proper operation and repair of instruments, control systems, and mechanical/electrical equipment in the power generation industry. Perform predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance on all related equipment throughout the power plant.

Responsibilities

• Assist with various mechanical maintenance duties including predictive maintenance, filter replacement, and bearing repacking
• Wire and disconnect motors, replace thermocouples and fuses, and perform electrical checks
• Operate and monitor combustion turbines, 13.8 kV generators, and electric generation balance of plant equipment
• Understand NERC regulations and guidelines when operating combustion turbines
• Read mechanical flow diagrams, electrical on-line and wiring diagrams
• Order parts and assist with inventory control and maintenance
• Apply safe work practices and participate in the station's safety tagging and record maintenance
• Perform preventive maintenance on all major equipment and emergency backup systems
• Diagnose electrical, I & C, electronic, and electrical systems problems
• Coordinate with Operations personnel in the safe and reliable operation of the power plant

Requirements

• Associate degree (A. A.) in electronics or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or four to six years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Reside within a 30-mile radius from the plant site
• 2 years’ experience with operations and maintenance of LM6000 Gas Turbines
• Available to work flexible work schedules, including weekend overtime or shift times as required
• Fluent in English (read, write, speak)
• US work authorization

Qualifications

• Associate degree (A. A.) in electronics or equivalent from two-year college or technical school
• 4-6 years related experience and/or training, or 2 years experience with operations and maintenance of LM6000 Gas Turbines

Nice to Have

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to speak effectively to employees of the organization
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Technical competence (understand software, hardware, networks, etc.)

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits