Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Technician

NAES•Wilkesville, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Technician supports the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the Rolling Hills Generating Power Facility. This hands-on role operates, monitors, troubleshoots, and maintains Siemens 501FD2 combustion turbines and associated balance-of-plant systems while supporting equipment reliability, plant availability, and compliance with safety and environmental requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Previous operations and/or maintenance experience in power generation or a similar heavy industrial environment; experience with natural gas-fired combustion turbines and simple-cycle facilities preferred.
Working knowledge of combustion turbines, generators, and balance-of-plant equipment, with the mechanical aptitude to operate, inspect, troubleshoot, and maintain plant systems.
Working knowledge of electrical, instrumentation, and control systems, including DCS, PLCs, field instrumentation, and electronic or microprocessor-based controls.
Ability to read and interpret operating procedures, technical manuals, P&IDs, blueprints, electrical schematics, and wiring diagrams.
Familiarity with CMMS applications, Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS), and applicable power plant safety and environmental requirements, including Lock-Out-Tag-Out (LOTO).
Strong troubleshooting, communication, teamwork, and documentation skills, with the ability to respond effectively to changing plant conditions and priorities.
Must possess a valid, unrestricted U.S. driver’s license and ensure it remains in good standing at all times.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Power Plant Technology, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field preferred.
Relevant military training, technical certifications, or industry experience may be considered in lieu of post-secondary education.

Responsibilities

Perform startup, shutdown, and routine operation of Siemens 501FD2 combustion turbines, generators, and balance-of-plant systems, including fuel gas, lube oil, cooling, compressed air, and other auxiliary equipment.
Monitor and record plant operating parameters using the DCS, meters, and gauges; conduct routine equipment rounds to identify leaks, abnormal noise or vibration, and other performance deviations.
Conduct operating tests, inspections, troubleshooting, and minor mechanical and electrical repairs to support equipment reliability and minimize unplanned outages.
Identify and promptly report abnormal operating conditions and take appropriate corrective action within established procedures and operating limits.
Prepare equipment for operation and maintenance in accordance with standard operating procedures, Lock-Out-Tag-Out (LOTO), and site safety requirements.
Maintain accurate operating logs and records documenting equipment status, plant performance, abnormal conditions, and actions taken during the shift.
Support preventive and corrective maintenance activities during normal operations, scheduled outages, and forced outages, including mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and controls work.
Utilize the CMMS to initiate work requests and document maintenance activities, parts used, equipment condition, and required follow-up actions.
Diagnose mechanical equipment issues and assist with troubleshooting, calibration, and repair of electrical, instrumentation, PLC, DCS, control circuits, and field control systems.
Participate in the development and improvement of operating and preventive maintenance procedures and recommend improvements to enhance plant safety, reliability, and efficiency; provide technical guidance or training to other technicians as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned by plant management to support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the facility.