Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Technician

NAES•Houston, TX

17h•$48 - $56•Onsite

About The Position

The Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Technician supports the safe, reliable, and efficient operation and maintenance of Tejas Power Generation Facility. This position operates and monitors LM6000 PC and Siemens 501 D5 gas turbines and associated auxiliary systems while performing equipment inspections, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and minor repairs. The O&M Technician works closely with plant personnel and contractors to maintain equipment reliability, environmental compliance, and overall plant performance.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Hands-on operations and maintenance experience in power generation or a comparable industrial environment
Strong knowledge of gas turbine and mechanical systems, including startup, shutdown, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical equipment.
Experience inspecting, troubleshooting, disassembling, repairing, and reassembling pumps, valves, turbine-generator equipment, and other plant mechanical components.
Working knowledge of gas turbine controls, CEMS, SCR systems, electrical distribution equipment, process controls, and monitoring of plant operating parameters.
Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, F&IDs, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, operating procedures, and other technical documentation.
Working knowledge of plant safety and environmental requirements, including LOTO, equipment isolation, OSHA requirements, confined space entry, PPE, and safe work practices.
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with the ability to maintain accurate technical and CMMS documentation and coordinate effectively with plant personnel and contractors.
Must possess a valid, unrestricted U.S. driver’s license and ensure it remains in good standing at all times.

Nice To Haves

An associate degree in power plant technology, engineering, or a related technical field is preferred.
Simple-cycle combustion turbine experience is strongly preferred.
Relevant power generation, industrial, technical, or military experience may be considered in lieu of additional education.

Responsibilities

Operate and monitor LM6000 and Siemens 501 D5 gas turbines and auxiliary systems, including LP Sprint, inlet chilling, ammonia injection, and emissions-control equipment.
Perform safe startup, shutdown, and routine operation of turbine generators and balance-of-plant systems in accordance with operating procedures and equipment limitations.
Monitor Allen-Bradley PLC and SCADA systems, respond to alarms, troubleshoot operating conditions, and make appropriate adjustments to maintain reliable plant operation.
Conduct plant walkdowns, inspections, and operating tests using P&IDs, F&IDs, system diagrams, and operating procedures to identify and resolve equipment issues.
Monitor equipment condition and operating parameters, including temperature, pressure, vibration, fluid levels, leaks, and abnormal conditions, taking appropriate corrective action.
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshoot and repair mechanical equipment, and assist with major maintenance activities, outages, and equipment repairs.
Safely perform equipment switching, isolation, and LOTO activities on mechanical and electrical systems in accordance with plant procedures and established authorization levels.
Operate plant vehicles, cranes, hoists, welding and cutting equipment, and other tools as qualified and required to support operations and maintenance activities.
Maintain accurate operating logs, CMMS records, preventive and predictive maintenance documentation, equipment history, drawings, manuals, and other technical records.
Support spare-parts inventories and material requirements while coordinating with plant personnel, contractors, and vendors to support maintenance execution and equipment availability.
Follow OSHA, environmental, and plant safety requirements; participate in required training and emergency response drills; and perform additional duties as assigned.
Complete other tasks and projects as assigned by the Plant Manager or designee.