Lakewood
Job DescriptionPosition Overview We are seeking a skilled Operations & Maintenance Technician (O&M Tech) to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of a power generation facility. This cross-functional role covers both plant operations and maintenance, requiring strong technical skills, sound judgment, and the ability to work in a dynamic environment. The O&M Tech will be responsible for monitoring plant performance, maintaining equipment, and supporting both preventive and corrective maintenance activities. This position requires flexibility, problem-solving, and a strong commitment to safety, compliance, and operational excellence. Key Responsibilities • Operate and maintain plant systems and equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant performance., • Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical, electrical, and operational systems., • Diagnose equipment problems, perform inspections and testing, and make necessary repairs or modifications., • Support plant startup and shutdown operations, including turbine and balance-of-plant systems., • Safely operate plant vehicles and equipment such as forklifts, cranes, plow trucks, aerial lifts, and lawn care tools., • Utilize the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for work orders, equipment history, and inventory management., • Maintain storeroom inventory, ship/receive parts, and track plant materials., • Assist contractors and provide leadership during outages, breakdowns, and maintenance projects., • Document and follow all required permitting processes, including Job Safety Analysis, LOTO, Hot Work, and Confined Space entry., • Monitor plant performance using operational data and historian tools (e.g., PI Process Book) for troubleshooting and performance tracking., • Adhere to all Environmental, Health, and Safety policies and regulatory standards (including NERC)., • Support continuous improvement efforts for plant reliability, efficiency, and facility appearance., • Education: High school diploma or GED required., • Experience: Minimum 5 years of power plant operations and/or maintenance experience., • Control Room Operator (CRO) experience required; CRO qualification preferred., • Strong mechanical, electrical, and operational troubleshooting skills., • Ability to work rotating shifts, with overtime, irregular hours, and vacation coverage as needed. $35 - $45 Per Hour