Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Technician

NAES•Town of Geddes, NY

4d•$40 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

The Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Technician at the Syracuse Combined Cycle Plant in Solvay, New York, supports startup, shutdown, and routine operation of combustion turbines, heat recovery steam generators (HRSGs), and auxiliary systems. The facility is a 103 MW combined-cycle plant featuring a Siemens V64.3 combustion turbine, a Deltak three-drum HRSG, and an Ansaldo steam turbine. The role may also support the Beaver Falls Generating Facility, a 107 MW combined-cycle dual-fuel cogeneration plant that supplies steam to two paper mills and may require periodic travel. The technician performs inspections and operational checks, monitors system parameters, makes minor adjustments and repairs, and assists with preventive and corrective maintenance. The role includes preparing equipment for maintenance, documenting operating conditions and work in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), and identifying and reporting abnormal or unsafe conditions. Work must follow plant operating procedures and safety requirements. The position reports directly to the Plant Manager and coordinates with other plant personnel. The standard schedule is Monday through Friday on regular day shift hours, with occasional extended hours, flexible shifts, weekends, holidays, and callouts as plant needs require. The position pays $40.00 to $45.00 per hour and offers an annual performance bonus.

Requirements

Ability to understand procedures and instructions, typically acquired through four years of high school; relevant industry or military experience may be considered in lieu of education.
Experience in technician roles within power generation, including hands-on operation and maintenance of combustion turbines, auxiliary systems, and combined-cycle gas turbine systems.
Familiarity with mechanical and operational systems and support for equipment startup, shutdown, and routine plant operations.
Foundational understanding of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems, and ability to assist with troubleshooting, maintenance, and component replacement.
Working knowledge of gas and steam turbine principles, CEMS, electrical systems, process control systems, and interpretation of P&IDs and plant drawings.
Ability to read basic technical documentation, including blueprints, electrical schematics, and wiring diagrams, and assist with documenting maintenance activities.
Knowledge of workplace safety practices, including LOTO procedures, OSHA standards, and environmental compliance requirements.
Ability to work effectively on a team and communicate with peers, supervisors, contractors, and vendors.
Problem-solving and communication skills, including ability to apply math and technical concepts to support plant operations and reliability.
Valid, unrestricted U.S. driver's license that remains in good standing.
Ability to meet the Fitness for Duty Program requirements, including a post-offer physical examination, drug screening, and post-employment random drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in power plant technology, a related technical field, or engineering.

Responsibilities

Perform routine startup, shutdown, and normal operation of combined-cycle plant systems, including combustion turbines, HRSGs, steam turbines, and balance-of-plant equipment.
Operate auxiliary systems, including air compressors, lubrication systems, cooling water equipment, fuel handling systems, and reverse osmosis and demineralized water systems.
Conduct equipment rounds, operational checks, and minor adjustments to verify performance and identify developing issues.
Assist with preparing equipment for service or maintenance by performing lockout/tagout steps, isolations, basic disassembly, cleaning, and inspections under direction.
Maintain operating logs recording system parameters, equipment conditions, and abnormalities encountered during the shift.
Recognize abnormal or unsafe operating conditions, report them promptly to the Control Room Operator or supervisor, and take basic corrective action within established procedures.
Support maintenance work, including inspections, lubrication, gasket or filter replacement, component adjustments, and other appropriate hands-on mechanical tasks.
Enter work requests in the CMMS, document equipment deficiencies and maintenance activities, and record parts used.
Complete assigned preventive maintenance and basic corrective work accurately and in accordance with safety and operating procedures.
Monitor and record operating parameters such as temperature, vibration, pressure, flow, and fluid levels using installed instruments, handheld tools, or digital monitoring systems.
Visually inspect and listen to equipment during rounds for leaks, unusual noises, excessive vibration, or other signs of mechanical issues, and escalate findings appropriately.
Assist in troubleshooting mechanical equipment by identifying symptoms and supporting advanced technicians or supervisors.
Carry out additional duties assigned by the Plant Manager or senior operations staff to support safe and reliable facility operation.