Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Technician/Trainee

Talen Energy • Mount Sterling, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Talen Energy is looking for candidates to fill opening for Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Technician/Trainee. This position would be located at the Talen Energy Darby facility in Mt. Sterling, Ohio. Darby Generating Station is a 6-unit, natural gas-fired peaking power plant located near Mount Sterling, Ohio. The facility consists of six combustion turbine generators with approximately 475-480 MW of generating capacity, providing reliable power to the PJM regional transmission grid during periods of peak electricity demand.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required
• Military technical training or equivalent experience considered.
• Strong Mechanical & Electrical aptitude and willingness to learn.
• Flexible to work varied shifts and share on-call duties for off-hour dispatches.
• Applicants must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a clean driving record, as this position requires occasional travel for company business.
• Candidates should be comfortable operating a vehicle as part of their job responsibilities and must meet any applicable company and insurance requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a Simple Cycle or Combined Cycle power plant.
• Strong knowledge of Combustion Turbine operations and balance-of-plant equipment.
• Experience with GE MKV or Emerson Ovation control systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate and control Combustion Turbines and balance-of-plant equipment, including startup, synchronization, and shutdown procedures.
• Monitor plant systems, respond to alarms, and take corrective actions for abnormal conditions.
• Communicate with dispatch to confirm unit status and adjust output as required.
• Inspect, calibrate, troubleshoot, and repair electrical, instrumentation, and control systems using schematics and test equipment.
• Perform mechanical maintenance and assist with predictive and preventive maintenance activities.
• Utilize work management systems for work orders and material requests.
• Direct and assist contractors and team members; conduct job safety analyses and follow established safety protocols.
• Initiate clearance permits and ensure proper isolation of plant equipment per site procedures.
• Respond to emergencies, maintain plant security, and stay proficient in firefighting, first aid, and CPR.
• Participate in safety, environmental, and technical training; mentor and share knowledge with peers.
• Uphold ethical behavior, environmental stewardship, and compliance with all safety and regulatory standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Must relocate/live within 30 minutes of the Darby Power, LLC facility.

Benefits

• comprehensive health, dental, vision, prescription plans, life insurance, and disability insurance.
• employees are eligible to participate in Talen Energy’s 401(k)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED