O & M Technician and Washington and Sandersville GA

UNITED STATES • FIELD AREA (corporate or plant) • FULL-TIME

Position Summary

The person holding this position is responsible for operating the facility, while utilizing advanced maintenance skills. Selected candidate will be placed in either a single skill position (pending training completion for multi-skill) or directly into a multi-skilled position based upon prior experience. 

Major Duties & Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:
Workflow Management

 

  • Conduct all work activities in a professional, environmentally conscious, and safe manner.
  • Assure operational efficiency, unit reliability and compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Maintain and execute tactical processes in a team-oriented, multi-discipline environment.
  • Maintain control of all LOTO processes during normal operations, including signing authorization to work/clear, controlling key management, and ensuring proper lock-on/off procedures are followed.


Operations Management

 

  • Monitor plant operations and perform periodic assessments to identify areas for improvement.
  • Troubleshooting and correcting electrical maintenance problems, including switchgear, motors, breakers and plant wiring.
  • Troubleshooting, calibrating, repairing, tuning, and replacing I & C equipment and components.
  • Troubleshooting and correcting mechanical problems which include combustion turbines, pumps, compressors, valves and various rotating equipment.
  • Operation of a simple cycle power plant. Will be required to qualify as control room operator.
  • Ensure use of three-part communication and ensure compliance with all plant operations procedures.

Qualifications

  • 3 - 5 years related experience working in a power plant environment.
  • Specific experience with General Electric 7EA combustion turbine and or General Electric 7FA combustion turbine preferred.
  • Understanding of Mark 5 and Mark 6 control systems preferred.
  • Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrate planning and organizational skills.
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritize work.

Ability to handle constantly changing and emerging work priorities and schedules. Ability to work effectively with other team members.

  • Excellent customer service skills and the ability to interact with various personality types desired.
  • Good computer skills including Microsoft Office and other computer-based productivity tools.
  • Demonstrate good decision-making abilities, long-term developmental capabilities, and networking skills.

Working Conditions:

 

  • This role requires on-site presence and may involve working in varying environmental conditions.
  • Requires standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, twisting, climbing stairs and ladders, and entering plant equipment to access, inspect, or collect data on plant equipment.
  • Work overtime and non-standard working hours as required.
  • Requires occasional travel outside service area.
  • Requires wearing personal protective safety equipment (safety glasses, hard hat, appropriate footwear, ear plugs, etc.)
  • Required to work around rotating and energized equipment.
  • Occasionally requires lifting as appropriate to perform duties and responsibilities.

Education/Experience Required

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent

13860 Ballantyne Corporate Place, Suite 300, Charlotte, NC 28277

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704-525-2720
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