Description

The O&M Technician is responsible for operating the client's power plant facility, while utilizing advanced maintenance skills. Selected candidate will be placed in either a single skill position (pending training completion for multi-skill) or directly into a multi-skilled position based upon prior experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct all work activities in a professional, environmentally conscious, and safe manner.
• Assure operational efficiency, unit reliability and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Maintain and execute tactical processes in a team-oriented, multi-discipline environment.
• Maintain control of all LOTO processes during normal operations, including signing authorization to work/clear, controlling key management, and ensuring proper lock-on/off procedures are followed.
• Monitor plant operations and perform periodic assessments to identify areas for improvement.
• Troubleshooting and correcting electrical maintenance problems, including switchgear, motors, breakers and plant wiring.
• Troubleshooting, calibrating, repairing, tuning, and replacing I&C equipment and components.
• Troubleshooting and correcting mechanical problems which include combustion turbines, pumps, compressors, valves and various rotating equipment.
• Operation of a simple cycle power plant. Will be required to qualify as control room operator.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 3 - 5 years related experience working in a power plant environment.
• Specific experience with Siemens/Westinghouse 501f combustion turbines preferred.
• Understanding of Emerson Ovation control systems preferred.
• Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work.
• Ability to handle constantly changing and emerging work priorities and schedules. Ability to work effectively with other team members.
• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to interact with various personality types desired.
• Good computer skills including Microsoft Office and other computer-based productivity tools.
• Demonstrate good decision-making abilities, long-term developmental capabilities, and networking skills.