O&M Tech

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.

Qualifications

• Education: 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.

$35 - $45 Per Hour