Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Technician
About The Position
The Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Technician supports safe and reliable operation of Wolf Hills Energy’s combustion turbines, generators, and auxiliary equipment at its 250-MW natural gas-fired simple-cycle peaking facility in Bristol, Virginia. The role includes equipment monitoring and inspections, troubleshooting, preventive and corrective maintenance, and minor repairs in accordance with established safety and environmental procedures. This temporary assignment may provide an opportunity for regular employment based on business needs and individual performance. The position works a rotating 12-hour schedule, alternating between days and nights to support continuous 24/7 operations. Extended hours, flexible shifts, weekends, holidays, and callout availability may be required as needed. The O&M Technician reports directly to the O&M Manager and receives general direction from the Plant Manager, while coordinating with contractors and original equipment manufacturer personnel. The power plant environment may involve confined spaces, narrow areas, hazardous materials, fumes, extreme temperatures, noise, high heat near equipment, and varying outdoor weather. The work requires prolonged standing, climbing stairs and ladders, working at heights, and routinely lifting up to 50 pounds. Protective equipment may be required, and respirator fit testing may be required. All personnel participate in the Fitness for Duty Program, including a post-offer physical examination, drug screening, and post-employment random drug screening.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to operate equipment, follow technical procedures, and perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and basic troubleshooting.
- Practical knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems, including pumps, valves, compressors, generators, and related plant equipment.
- Familiarity with combustion turbine operating principles, auxiliary systems, instrumentation, electronic controls, and plant monitoring equipment.
- Ability to read technical manuals, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and schematics and maintain accurate operating and maintenance records.
- Understanding of industrial safety practices, including LOTO, applicable OSHA requirements, and environmental compliance procedures.
- Competence using computerized maintenance systems and documenting work orders, repairs, and equipment conditions.
- Strong troubleshooting, communication, and teamwork skills, including the ability to coordinate with plant personnel, contractors, and vendors.
- Valid, unrestricted U.S. driver’s license, maintained in good standing.
- Ability to meet the physical and working-condition requirements, including prolonged standing, climbing, work at heights, routine lifting up to 50 pounds, and potential exposure to confined spaces, hazardous materials, fumes, extreme temperatures, and noise.
- Participation in the Fitness for Duty Program, including post-offer physical examination and drug screening and post-employment random drug screening.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree in power plant technology or a related technical field.
- Experience in power generation, industrial operations, or equipment maintenance, particularly in combustion turbine or simple-cycle facilities.
- Relevant military or industry experience may be considered in lieu of some educational requirements.
Responsibilities
- Perform controlled startup and shutdown of combustion turbines, generators, and auxiliary systems in accordance with operating procedures.
- Monitor plant equipment and operating parameters, including pressure, temperature, vibration, fluid levels, and operating hours, to identify abnormal conditions.
- Inspect, test, troubleshoot, and perform preventive and corrective maintenance on turbines, generators, compressors, pumps, valves, and balance-of-plant equipment.
- Operate and monitor auxiliary systems, including fuel gas, compressed air, generator cooling, and other plant support systems.
- Identify and report equipment malfunctions, unsafe conditions, and operating abnormalities, and take corrective action within established procedures.
- Prepare equipment for maintenance and return it to service by following applicable safety procedures, including Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO).
- Maintain operating logs, maintenance records, work orders, and equipment documentation, including parts used, repairs completed, and follow-up requirements.
- Use the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to document work, track equipment status, and support preventive maintenance planning.
- Assist with troubleshooting and repairs involving plant instrumentation, electrical circuits, and electronic control systems.
- Coordinate with maintenance personnel, contractors, and equipment manufacturers during routine maintenance, outages, and repairs.
- Complete assigned operating and maintenance tasks in accordance with safety requirements, environmental standards, and plant procedures.
- Fulfill other tasks as assigned to support plant operational efficiency and effectiveness.
- Follow NAES safety rules, procedures, warnings, and posted signs; remain mentally alert and work safely.
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Education Level
High school or GED
