Operations & Maintenance Technician II

Onward Energy•San Diego, CA

16d•Onsite

About The Position

Onward Energy is an independent power platform that owns and operates over 7 GW of utility-scale wind, solar and natural gas generation projects across the U.S. Our vision is to reliably power a sustainable future. Our Mission is that as North America�s premier independent power generator, we will deliver renewable and reliable power to our customers, opportunities to our employees, sustainable returns to the families who invest in us, and a better world to the next generation. Corporate Offices in Denver, New York and Charlotte, we are where renewable meets reliable. See www.onwardenergy.com for more information. The Pio Pico Energy facility is a 336 MW simple cycle, natural gas fired, peaking facility with a PPA to 2042. The plant is located in San Diego, CA and became commercially operational in 2016. This is a senior-level position responsible for the start, stop, and monitoring of equipment, including reading gauges, meters, and recording activities in operating logs and records. The role uses computers and monitoring equipment to measure, record, and make adjustments within operating parameters. It involves performing a variety of plant maintenance tasks including diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment in a safe, efficient, and economical manner. The position also performs overhaul maintenance and system improvement tasks, assists in the development of operational procedures and operator training modules, and provides input to plant betterment items to improve plant safety, reliability, and efficiency. Ensures compliance with all local, State and Federal regulations and plant procedures.

Requirements

High School Diploma, degree from a technical/vocational school, military service or equivalent required.
Senior level: generally, 7+ years directly related experience, including understanding of environmental & safety regulations and previous experience working as a senior level plant operator.
Experience working with and around hazardous energy, chemicals, and waste materials.
Requires previous experience using testing equipment & calibration appliances.
Basic certifications/licensures.
Strong verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills and possess the ability to learn.
Strong mechanical aptitude with an advanced understanding of chemistry, physics, electricity and mathematics.
Ability to follow both verbal and written instructions.
Ability to exercise good judgment and make sound decisions.
Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail, accuracy, and timeliness.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to interact and communicate well with individuals in all areas of the company and outside vendors.
Ability to demonstrate basic computer knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint , Maximo, and various other programs.
Ability to provide work direction and training to small groups of employees in a professional and accurate manner.
Ability and willingness to read and interpret blueprints, schematic diagrams, procedures and technical manuals.
Valid U.S. Driver license with acceptable MVR history, if applicable.

Nice To Haves

Preferred Associate's degree (AA) or equivalent from a two-year college, trade school certification or advanced education in mechanical, electrical, or instrumentation.
Mechanical, Electrical or I&C experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of complex technical services/support duties requiring specialized operational knowledge.
Regularly makes decisions on non-routine or escalated technical issues.
Responsible for meeting contract sales agreement within safe, reliable, and efficient equipment operational limitations during his/her shift.
Independently prioritizes and executes responsibilities.
Reviews own work and possibly the work of others; work results are the highest quality standards and advanced technical competency.
Resolves the most complex technical issues, conferring with management occasionally; may serve as a resource to others in the resolution of complex issues.
Works under limited to no supervision.
Prepares, maintains, and provides a variety of reports/documents as or upon request.
Ensures strict adherence to all safety, NERC, and environmental procedures.
Ensure compliance with PJM notifications.
Communicates with Balancing Authority using 3-way communication.
Familiar with NERC requirements for operating a combined cycle power plant.
Use email, MS Word, and MS excel to communicate to the facility marketing team, and to update reports.
Communicates the condition of plant systems, equipment, and pertinent information to others.
Interpret and respond to visual and auditory signals from the control panel.
Perform control room and outside operation of all station equipment and systems during routine, abnormal, and emergency operations.
Position requires a qualification process to demonstrate the ability to properly and safely operate the power plant.
Perform start-up, operation, monitoring, shutdown, and lock-out of plant auxiliary equipment at the equipment location.
Operate all plant mobile equipment, forklift, man lift, etc.
Perform chemical analysis on plant water systems which include boiler water demineralized water, condensate water, feedwater, cooling water, and raw water.
Operate and perform routine maintenance on a reverse osmosis system and cation/anion bed demineralizing system.
Perform maintenance and upkeep of site buildings and grounds.
Must be available for night, overtime, weekend, and holiday work as required.
May be required to support job responsibilities as needed outside of scheduled work hours.
Occasional travel may be required.
Other duties as assigned.