Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Technician
About The Position
The Holland Energy Facility, situated in Beecher City, Illinois, is an impressive 665 MW combined-cycle power plant. This state-of-the-art facility comprises two 7FA gas-fired DLN combustion turbines, each complemented by high-efficiency Heat Recovery Steam Generators (HRSGs), all seamlessly integrated with a single, powerful steam turbine. Opportunity Summary The Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Technician is responsible for monitoring the status of all plant systems on a continuous basis. The O&M Technician responds to alarms by taking appropriate corrective actions and executes plant start-up and shut down procedures as required. The O&M Technician ensures that the plant meets its generating requirements while operating in a safe and efficient manner.
Requirements
- Ability to understand procedures and instructions specific to the area of assignment as would be acquired in four years of high school is required.
- Working knowledge of power plant industry and previous experience in an operating or generating plant is desired.
- Experience in water chemistry control, analysis of water conditions, water treatment facility operations and chemical handling.
- Theoretical and practical knowledge of combustion/steam turbine operations, closed system steam generation, industrial safety, hazardous waste management and inspection/recording of plant parameters.
- Experience with piping and instrument schematics and process controls.
- Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work well with others and be self-directed, as well as apply creative solutions to unique problems.
- Must possess a valid, unrestricted U.S. driver’s license and ensure it remains in good standing at all times.
Nice To Haves
- An Associate Degree in a technical field is desirable.
Responsibilities
- Promptly report any upset conditions or anomalies in plant status to the Operations Manager or Lead O&M Technician, leveraging a solid understanding of the power plant industry and plant operations.
- Apply water chemistry control, including the analysis of water conditions, operation of water treatment facilities, and safe chemical handling, to ensure optimal steam temperature and pressure, as well as proper feed water and fuel supply for efficient combustion.
- Respond to orders and requests from electrical, steam, and fuel dispatchers, employing theoretical and practical understanding of combustion/steam turbine operations, closed system steam generation, industrial safety, hazardous waste management, and the inspection/recording of plant parameters.
- Operate control panels for regulating the load on the HRSG and turbines, utilizing expertise in reading and interpreting piping and instrument schematics and understanding process controls.
- Execute emergency operations to uphold electric service and protect station equipment, employing creativity in problem-solving for unique challenges.
- Provide direction to O&M Technicians for implementing changes in plant conditions and chemistry, utilizing excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Fulfill additional tasks as requested by the Operations Manager, demonstrating the ability to work effectively with others and to be self-directed.
- Successfully complete the O&M Technician qualification card
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
