Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Technician - Environmental Compliance
About The Position
The Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Technician – Environmental Compliance supports the safe, reliable, and efficient operation and maintenance of Bowling Green Generating Station and additional AMP Distributed Generation facilities. The station is located in Bowling Green, Ohio, and its generating equipment includes Westinghouse Model 301, GE Frame 5001 LA, and GE LM5000 combustion turbines. AMP’s distributed generation network includes 17 sites and 44 generating units. The technician operates, inspects, troubleshoots, and maintains combustion turbines, diesel generators, and auxiliary systems; performs preventive and corrective maintenance; and supports equipment reliability. The role travels to additional AMP sites, with travel described as approximately 15% of the time in the Work Schedule section and approximately 20% in the Opportunity Summary. The position oversees environmental compliance across assigned sites, including adherence to EPA regulations and site-specific SPCC Plans, maintaining required documentation, and ensuring employee training remains current. The O&M Technician reports to the O&M Supervisor and coordinates with other plant personnel. The role follows a standard Monday-to-Friday day-shift schedule, with extended hours, flexible shifts, weekends, holidays, and possible callout availability as needed.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Previous experience operating, maintaining, or troubleshooting power generation or heavy industrial equipment is preferred, particularly combustion turbines and diesel engines.
- Demonstrated proficiency in equipment startup, shutdown, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and mechanical or electrical repairs is desirable.
- Practical ability to interpret technical manuals, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and schematics while using diagnostic and testing equipment.
- Understanding of OSHA requirements, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), environmental regulations, and safe work practices.
- Effective communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and collaborate across multiple facilities.
- Valid, unrestricted U.S. driver’s license that remains in good standing.
- Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including standing for extended periods, climbing stairs and ladders, working at varying heights, and routinely lifting up to 50 pounds.
- Participation in the Fitness for Duty Program, including a post-offer physical examination, drug screening, and post-employment random drug screening.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree in Power Plant Technology, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related technical field.
- Relevant industry or military experience may be considered.
- Familiarity with Westinghouse and GE combustion turbines, Caterpillar 3516 diesel engines, generators, and auxiliary systems.
- Knowledge of electrical distribution, instrumentation, controls, fuel and cooling systems, and rotating equipment.
- Experience with Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) plans and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) requirements.
- Experience using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), documenting equipment inspections, and maintaining accurate maintenance records.
Responsibilities
- Operate, monitor, start up, and shut down combustion turbines, diesel generators, and auxiliary systems in accordance with established procedures and dispatch requirements.
- Conduct routine equipment inspections, record operating parameters, identify abnormal conditions, and take appropriate corrective action.
- Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and control systems.
- Troubleshoot combustion turbines, Caterpillar 3516 diesel engines, generators, and associated equipment.
- Inspect, service, and repair pumps, valves, motors, fuel systems, cooling systems, and other balance-of-plant components.
- Execute equipment isolation, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and established safety procedures before maintenance.
- Document operating activities, equipment inspections, maintenance findings, and completed work using plant logs and the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
- Support scheduled outages, operational testing, equipment repairs, and reliability improvements, coordinating with contractors and vendors as needed.
- Travel to additional AMP sites to provide operational support, troubleshooting, inspections, and maintenance services.
- Coordinate with plant personnel and management to address equipment deficiencies, prioritize maintenance needs, and maintain operational readiness.
- Oversee environmental compliance across assigned sites, including adherence to EPA regulations and site-specific SPCC Plans.
- Maintain required environmental compliance documentation and ensure employee training remains current and compliant.
- Complete other assigned duties supporting safe, reliable, and efficient operations across AMP facilities.
- Follow NAES safety rules and procedures, safety warnings, and posted signs; remain mentally alert and work safely.
Benefits
- Annual performance bonus eligibility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
