Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Technician III

Old Dominion Electric Cooperative (ODEC)

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Join a great team as an Operation and Maintenance (O & M) Technician III at ODEC’s Wildcat Point Generation Facility (WPGF) in Conowingo, Maryland. The O&M Tech ensures the safe, efficient, and proper operation and maintenance of ODEC’s combined cycle power generation facility in Conowingo. General duties include startup, shutdown, and normal operations of all plant systems, including the main combustion turbines, steam turbine, heat recovery steam generators, and auxiliary systems. This position performs routine shift rounds and includes monitoring and troubleshooting of all plant equipment external to the control room. This position strictly adheres to all safety and environmental rules and regulations to protect employees and public safety. This position requires working varying hours in a team environment while performing various support functions.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 years’ experience in power plant operations or equivalent military or industrial facility experience
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team member
• Ability to make safe, well-thought-out critical decisions
• Ability to effectively problem solve
• Ability to safely operate equipment
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to obtain a Maryland Stationary Engineer’s License (Grade 5 or higher) within 18 months of employment

Nice To Haves

• Combined Cycle experience preferred
• Beginner-level proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Responsibilities

• Support startup, shutdown, and normal operations of CT generators, steam turbine, heat recovery steam generators (HRSGs), and auxiliary equipment, in compliance with ODEC’s operating policies and procedures
• Perform plant rounds, inspections, and meter and gauge readings
• Troubleshoot and monitor auxiliary equipment and control systems
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance activities on equipment to ensure the ongoing reliability of the plant
• Effectively interacts with other members of the team and outside vendors and maintains open and effective communication with managers, co-workers, and vendors
• Effectively contribute to the general housekeeping and continuous improvement of the facility, in addition to maintaining the cleanliness of all areas, equipment, and tools

Benefits

• defined-benefit retirement security (pension) plan
• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) company match
• vacation based on relevant years of experience
• generous sick time accrual
• holiday pay

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees