Electrical O&M Technician
About The Position
PRISMECS is seeking an experienced Electrical O&M Technician to support a 40 MW diesel-generator power plant in Odessa, Texas. The Electrical O&M Technician is responsible for the day-to-day electrical operation, inspection, monitoring, and maintenance of the medium-voltage and low-voltage distribution systems supporting the temporary power facility. This includes switchgear, transformers, protective relays, circuit breakers, generator electrical systems, and associated electrical balance-of-plant equipment. Candidates must have hands-on experience with medium-voltage electrical systems, switchgear operations, and generator synchronization or paralleling activities. This position requires rotating 12-hour shift coverage.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in MV electrical systems, switchgear, and generator paralleling operations (industrial/power generation preferred)
- Working knowledge of protective relays, breakers, and MV switchgear operations
- Experience with generator control/synchronization panels (e.g., Woodward EasyGen) preferred
- Ability to read single-line diagrams and electrical schematics
- Strong troubleshooting and electrical safety awareness (NFPA 70E / arc flash awareness)
- Willingness to work rotating 12-hour shifts, including nights/weekends
Nice To Haves
- OSHA 10/30 and NFPA 70E training preferred
- journeyman electrician license a plus
Responsibilities
- Perform daily inspection and monitoring of MV switchgear (Load SWGR Lineup #1 & #2), breakers, and transformers — voltage, load current, relay status, breaker position
- Monitor generator electrical parameters (voltage, frequency, load, power factor) and support synchronization/paralleling operations
- Conduct routine electrical inspections and preventive maintenance on switchgear, breakers, and transformers
- Support protective relay operations, breaker racking, and troubleshooting of electrical faults (trips, alarms, fuse failures)
- Assist with energization/de-energization sequences, LOTO procedures, and switching operations per approved switching orders
- Maintain and update the switching log and electrical operations records
- Identify and report electrical abnormalities (overheating, unusual noise, smoke, relay alarms) immediately to the O&M Lead
- Complete daily/shift electrical logs and support commissioning/testing activities as needed
- Support EHS compliance — arc flash PPE, LOTO, and safe electrical work practices
- Participate in toolbox talks and safety briefings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
