Lead Operations & Maintenance Technician

CAMS - Texas•Morris, IL

4d•$60 - $70

About The Position

CAMS is seeking a Lead O&M Technician to join the team at the 1,250MW CPV Three Rivers Energy Center, a highly efficient natural gas combined-cycle facility with a 2x1 configuration, GE 7HA.02 gas turbines, GE A650 steam turbines, and air-cooled condensers. The role is shift-based on rotating 12-hour shifts and is primarily focused on plant operations. The Lead O&M Technician directs plant operations during the shift, ensuring safety and environmental compliance and maintaining operational reliability. The role supervises shift personnel, authorizes work and safety permits, responds to plant events, maintains and repairs plant equipment, and coordinates with dispatch regarding unit scheduling and market conditions.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in power plant operations and/or maintenance, or a similar related field, as a qualified plant operator and/or maintenance technician.
High school diploma or GED.
Experience operating distributed control systems (DCS).
Ability to respond to alarms, troubleshoot abnormal conditions, and take corrective actions to maintain safe and efficient operations.
Willingness to work independently and demonstrate personal ownership and responsibility for work and assigned employees.
Knowledge and proficiency in operations and maintenance of a combustion turbine generating station, including balance-of-plant equipment.
Ability to work shifts, including weekends and holidays, and be available for overtime as needed.
Good computer skills, including Microsoft Office and other computer-based productivity tools.
Knowledge and skills in chemical tests, procedures, and reagents to perform chemical analysis, industrial hygiene evaluations, and environmental sampling.
Physical ability to lift 50 pounds and to stand for long periods, walk, bend, climb ladders, and kneel.
Strong work ethic and integrity, with the ability to work and communicate effectively with employees and contractors.
Valid driver's license and clean driving record; must pass a background check and drug and alcohol test.
Legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.

Nice To Haves

Prior supervisory experience.
Associate degree, vocational technical school (two-year college), or relevant equivalent experience.
Experience with steam turbine and/or combustion turbine power generation.
Mark VIe experience.
Familiarity with predictive and preventive maintenance programs.

Responsibilities

Conduct work activities professionally and in an environmentally conscious and safe manner.
Ensure operational efficiency, unit reliability, and compliance with safety and environmental standards.
Direct plant operations during the shift and authorize work to be performed.
Authorize safety permits, including LOTO, confined space, and hot work permits.
Supervise employees assigned to the shift.
Collect, record, and assess equipment and instrumentation data; manually and remotely operate valves and other plant equipment.
Direct responses to plant upset events and emergencies.
Assist with injury and illness reports and follow plant policy guidelines.
Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair plant instrumentation, control systems, mechanical equipment, and electrical equipment.
Perform and supervise predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance.
Ensure direct reports are properly trained and qualified in safety, operating techniques, tagging, and related areas.
Coordinate with dispatch to schedule operating unit activities and communicate generating-unit capabilities and associated risks.
Stay informed about market conditions and rules.
Ensure compliance with environmental permits, procedures, and reporting requirements.