OMT Operations & Maintenance Technician

Job Responsibilities

• Perform piping and conduit installation in the plant for system upgrades and modifications.

• Maintains equipment by tightening fittings, replacing valve packing, gaskets, valves, and gauges.

• Cleaning, replacing, oiling and lubricating other component parts and equipment as required.

• Performs general housekeeping and continuous improvement of the appearance of the facility including painting projects as required. Maintains the cleanliness of all areas of the plant and control room.

• Performs capital project and/or major program responsibilities as assigned by Plant Management.

• Coordinates purchasing with appropriate personnel and vendors in an effort to achieve timely repair of plant equipment.

• Maintains a Combined Cycle power generating facility equipment with minimal guidance or assistance.

• Utilizes the facility's computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).

• Works with the O&M Manager in managing the plant's inventory, performing audits as needed.

• Responsible for opening and closing circuit breakers as required for proper system operation and electrical isolation.

• Outage planning and scheduling involvement

• Assist with development of Operations and Maintenance procedures

• Assist with performing Root Cause Analysis of failures.

• May operate heavy equipment such man lift and forklift.

• Reads, understands and complies with all regulatory procedures and facility safety programs. Follow all plant environmental permits.

Required Skills / Knowledge

• Demonstrates knowledge of all facets of power plant operations.

• Demonstrates the ability to make competent decisions in emergency situations.

• Capable of writing operating procedures, work requests, written records.

• Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel and Word

• Demonstrates the ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical one-lines, logic drawings, technical manuals and P&ID's.

• Will write routine reports, solve practical problems, and clearly communicate tasks and needs, and training of other personnel.

• Mechanical, instrumentation and electrical equipment knowledge is required.

• Adept at troubleshooting and diagnosing problems with mechanical equipment with the ability to apply a resolution in a timely fashion.

• Proficient at repairing, replacing, dismantling and inspecting defective plant equipment and parts such as pumps, valves, fans, gearboxes, demineralizers, compressors, and Gas & Steam turbine components.

• Capable of operating welding and cutting equipment and completes metal fabrication projects.

• Capable of setting up and operating a drill press, pipe threading machine, grinder and other various tools to make and repair parts and equipment.

Experience

• Two to four years related experience and/or training; or a combination of experience and/or education preferred.

Education Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required. Associates Degree (AA) or equivalent from a two-year college to technical school preferred

Physical Requirements

• Ability to do walking, reaching, climbing, and lifting (up to 50 pounds).

• Must be willing to be available for work call-ins and work overtime as needed.

What We Offer

• Supportive company culture that values its employees

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision & 401 K Plan

• Paid Time Off & Holidays

• Extra money in your paycheck - Employee Referral Bonus

• Personal Development & Career Succession Planning

• Company sponsored Perks & Discount programs