Thermal - O&M Technician

Cordia LLC•Pittsburgh, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Cordia Energy Services (CES) business model addresses emerging needs for operations and maintenance in the power market including: Remote operations and maintenance of power generation assets with expertise and experience in distributed generation. Onsite routine maintenance of power generations assets and support equipment Onsite routine maintenance of CHP equipment (steam and hot water boilers, chillers and associated auxiliary equipment) Onsite oversight and maintenance of major maintenance evolutions and equipment upgrades Candidate will gain broad experience as part of a team of professional operations and maintenance personnel responsible for the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of various Cordia plants consisting mainly of Jenbacher natural gas fired reciprocating engine gensets, CHP equipment in the region, starting, stopping of plant machinery and equipment consisting of chillers, boilers, CAT generators and associated equipment. The candidates “home office” will be the Cordia AHN Wexford Hospital CCHP located in Wexford, PA.

Requirements

Reciprocating engine-gensets, CHP equipment, HMI, SCADA and DAS operations experience
Ability to troubleshoot complex electrical and mechanical systems.
Knowledge of AC/DC circuits, electrical theory and control theory.
Understanding of integrated plant systems.
Strong mechanical aptitude and ability on reciprocating engines, boilers, chillers, pumps, valves and compressors.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Basic understanding of PLC systems.
Ability to interpret complex electrical and mechanical drawings.
Commitment to safety and environmental compliance.
Strong knowledge in the use of PCs and numerous software applications, including Excel, Word, MS Outlook, Power Point, etc.
Ability to work well independently or as an integral team member.
Ability to work extended hours on short notice when required.
Ability to be on-call during non-scheduled hours for repair & troubleshooting emergencies.

Nice To Haves

A.A.S or equivalent from a two-year college or tech school and two years of experience or four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience with Jenbacher reciprocating engine-gensets a plus

Responsibilities

Operate, maintain, and repair reciprocating engine/generator sets and all associated balance of plant and support equipment.
Operate, maintain steam and hot water boilers, chillers, emergency diesel generators and all associated balance of plant and support equipment.
Perform site inspections to determine adherence to proper routine maintenance of reciprocating genset equipment and provide guidance to correct shortcomings
Assist with maintenance planning and scheduling of genset maintenance
Monitor and analyze operating data. Take action or direct onsite personnel on abnormal engine and plant conditions.
Troubleshoot and repair mechanical malfunctions on engine/generator set and all other plant equipment.
Monitor and adjust emissions control systems (SCR) and reagent solution injection.
Maintenance and troubleshooting of AC/DC electrical power systems, and electronic and electromechanical control systems.
Work on-call shifts to support dispatch operations or planned and forced maintenance activities.
Coordinate with the remote operations team and dispatch to site as necessary.