OMT - Operations & Maintenance Technician

Job Responsibilities

• Implements strict adherence to all safety, environmental, NERC compliance, and Facility rules and regulations to protect employees, the public, and the Facility equipment

• Performs Inspection of Watch (IOW), surveillance rounds, on each system

• Operates and maintains the combined cycle electric power generating Facility equipment with minimal guidance

• Continually checks all phases of the operation for difficulties or irregularities, troubleshooting as necessary

• Inspects, adjusts, and controls all power production, auxiliary and Facility equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.

• Reads meters, gauges, or automatic devices to record data such as temperature of equipment, vibration of equipment, hours of operation, and fluid levels

• Performs water chemistry analysis on HRSG, Auxiliary Boiler and Water Treatment

• Adjusts water chemistry to maintain proper ranges by controlling chemical feed and/or blowdown rates

• Works with OMTs and water treatment vendor to properly monitor overall chemistry program

• Operates demineralized water system in accordance with OEM (original equipment manufacturer) specifications and plant procedures and monitors demineralized water to ensure quality is within acceptable limits

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

• Actively participates in the Facility's preventive and corrective maintenance programs

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

• Identifies and resolves Continuous Emissions Monitoring System (CEMS) problems

• Assists in calibrations and gas cylinder replacement and takes action to prevent environmental excursions

• Perform general housekeeping and cleaning, including improvement of the appearance of all areas within the Facility and Control Room

• Participates in capital improvement projects and/or major program responsibilities as assigned by management

• Coordinates purchasing with appropriate personnel and vendors to achieve timely repair of equipment

• Responsible for ordering chemicals through established vendors

• Performs Lock Out-Tag Out of Plant Systems

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

• Outage planning and scheduling involvement

• Assists with development of O&M procedures, and the training of Facility personnel

• Assists with performing Root Cause Analysis of failures

• Operates heavy equipment such forklifts

• Reads, understands, and complies with all regulatory procedures and Facility safety programs

• Follows all plant environmental permits

• Maintains journals, logbooks, shift turnovers, and various other reports

• Works within the Team to develop a culture where everyone embraces, upholds, and accepts responsibility for a safe workplace, a healthy working life, a sustainable environment, and the right and duty to intervene

Required Skills / Knowledge

• Demonstrated knowledge of all facets of power plant operations, including but not limited: to Heat Transfer, Fluid Flow, Electrical Theory, and Water Chemistry.

• Demonstrated ability to make competent decisions in emergencies.

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

• Must have good verbal and written communication skills.

• Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite of products, including Outlook, SharePoint, Teams, Word, and Excel.

• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical one-lines, logic drawings, technical manuals, and P&IDs.

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

• Intermediate level of knowledge of mechanical, instrumentation, and electrical equipment. Typically gained from On-the-Job-Training (OJT) or formal education.

• Ability to identify and diagnose problems associated with mechanical, instrumentation and electrical equipment.

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

• Prior experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).

• Mechanical and electrical aptitude, including the ability to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on Facility equipment, and to operate maintenance shop equipment.

Experience

• Two (02) to Four (04) years related power plant or industry experience and/or training; or a combination of experience and/or education preferred.

• Knowledge of advanced technology combustion turbines, steam turbines, single shaft arrangements and commissioning experience is preferred but not required.

• Power Plant Control Room Operator experience is a plus.

• Experience with General Electric (GE) MARK VIe DCS (Control System) is a plus.

Education Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required.

• Education in power generation, mechanical maintenance, electrical maintenance, or instrument and controls is a plus. (Usually associated with Associates Degree, Trade School, or Military Training).

Physical Requirements

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

• Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces.

• Must be willing to work a 12-hour rotating shift and be available to work for call-ins and overtime as needed.

What We Offer

• 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