Lead Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Technician

At PIC Group, Inc., our emphasis is on excellence. We recruit the strongest candidates in the industry. Our industry experience helps us offer unmatched service and support to our candidates and clients.

Title: Lead Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Technician

Position Type: Direct Hire

Location: Maryland

Status: Non-Exempt

Job Description:

• Reporting to the general direction of the Operations and Maintenance Manager, the incumbent is responsible for the day-today operations of the facility and supervision of on shift personnel.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides coverage and shares on call duty with the O&M Manager.

• Performs inspections, water analysis and troubleshooting, to optimize plant performance.

• Plan and coordinates plant maintenance as required to maximize plant availability and optimize cost effectiveness.

• Prepares accurate plant documentation, to assure that proper historical records and reporting of plant operation and maintenance is done.

• Participates in planned day operator shift coverage at the discretion of the O&M Manager.

• Formulate and executes projects assigned by the O&M Manager.

• Promotes and works with others in a team environment.

• Coordinates plant production in accordance with contracts and owners' representatives.

• Communicates verbally and in writing to customers, suppliers, and operators to ensure optimum resource utilization.

• Administers shift schedules, housekeeping assignments, and operations routines.

• Assists with operations/maintenance training and qualification programs.

• Must make expeditious appropriate decision to non-routine plant operating situations.

• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Competent oral and written communication skills are required.

• Other skills required include knowledge of computer systems and software, and the ability to read technical manuals and drawings.

• Demonstrates full knowledge and proficiency in the operation and maintenance of a combined-cycle combustion turbine generating station, including balance-of-plant equipment.

• Demonstrated supervisory skills.

• Driving on company business is a requirement of this position and as such, the incumbent shall have and maintain a valid driver's license.

• Requires standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, twisting, climbing stairs and ladders, and entering plant equipment to access, inspect, or collect data on plant equipment.

• Work overtime and non-standard working hours as required.

• Requires wearing personal protective safety equipment (respirators, safety glasses, hard hat, appropriate footwear, ear plugs, etc.)

• May be required to work around rotating and energized equipment, hazardous materials, and chemicals.

• Occasionally requires lifting as appropriate to perform duties and responsibilities

• Requires operation of a personal computer

Education / Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Minimum of five years' experience in a power generating facility or equivalent experience.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to walk, reach, climb, stoop, and lift (up to 75 pounds).

Freedom to Act Incumbent must adhere to established policies and procedures under the direction of the client Operations and Maintenance Manager.

Our client offers competitive wages and benefits. Prior to beginning work, all applicants must be willing to submit to a drug and alcohol screen as well as a background check, inclusive of criminal. We seek out and employ talented individuals who meet the qualifications for each position. PIC Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Due to the large number of responses we receive to our postings, only those applicants with the required experience and qualifications will be contacted.