Lead Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Technician

NAES•Sayreville, NJ

8h•$49 - $59•Onsite

About The Position

As a Lead Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Technician at Middlesex Generating in Sayreville, NJ, you will support the safe and reliable operation of a 17 MW landfill gas-fired combined-cycle facility featuring Solar Taurus T60 gas turbines, an Elliott steam turbine, and HRSG. This hands-on leadership role combines advanced troubleshooting and maintenance with coordinating daily activities, mentoring O&M Technicians, and supporting overall plant reliability and performance.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Significant hands-on power generation experience, preferably with gas turbines, steam turbines, HRSGs, landfill gas or similar fuel systems, and combined-cycle equipment.
Demonstrated leadership experience providing technical direction, coordinating work, and mentoring technicians.
Journeyman-level knowledge of plant operations and mechanical systems, including equipment startup/shutdown, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of pumps, valves, turbine-generators, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic systems.
Working knowledge of gas and steam turbine operations, CEMS, electrical systems, process controls, piping and instrumentation diagrams, and plant operating parameters.
Ability to read and troubleshoot using blueprints, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, technical manuals, and other plant documentation.
Strong understanding of plant safety practices, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), OSHA requirements, and applicable environmental standards.
Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, communication, technical writing, and basic mathematical skills.
Experience coordinating contractors and vendors and supporting maintenance planning and execution.
Must possess a valid, unrestricted U.S. driver’s license and ensure it remains in good standing at all times.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Power Plant Technology, engineering technology, or a related field preferred.
NJ Gold Seal preferred; candidates without a Gold Seal must be eligible to obtain one within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

Lead and support the startup, shutdown, operation, inspection, and maintenance of the Solar Taurus T60 gas turbines, Elliott steam turbine, HRSG, landfill gas systems, and associated auxiliary equipment.
Monitor plant operating parameters, equipment condition, alarms, trends, and performance data; identify abnormal conditions and initiate appropriate corrective actions.
Perform and coordinate equipment inspections, operating tests, preventive maintenance, minor repairs, and troubleshooting to maintain safe and reliable plant operation.
Diagnose mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and control-system issues and coordinate repairs to minimize equipment downtime.
Provide advanced troubleshooting support for PLCs, plant control systems, instrumentation, electrical systems, and associated wiring and components.
Ensure plant equipment is operated, maintained, and prepared for service in accordance with established procedures, safety requirements, and environmental standards.
Provide day-to-day functional direction and technical support to O&M Technicians, including mentoring team members and coordinating maintenance activities.
Prioritize and assign preventive and corrective maintenance work, inspect completed work, and help ensure maintenance activities meet safety and quality expectations.
Serve as a subject matter resource for the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), ensuring work orders, maintenance history, equipment issues, spare-parts usage, and completed work are accurately documented.
Maintain and review operating logs and plant records, ensuring abnormal events, equipment conditions, and maintenance activities are documented accurately and promptly.
Coordinate with plant personnel, contractors, and vendors as needed to support maintenance activities and overall plant reliability.
Support plant management with day-to-day operating priorities and other activities necessary to maintain safe, efficient, and reliable plant performance.