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NAES · 2 months ago

Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Technician

Defiance, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$34.18/hr - $60.38/hr

NAES Corporation is a leading provider of operations, maintenance, and engineering services for energy facilities. The O&M Technician will support operations and maintenance activities at the Richland Peaking Plant in Defiance, OH, and the Stryker Peaking Plant in Stryker, OH, ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation and maintenance of electrical, mechanical, and auxiliary systems across both facilities.

Energy

Responsibilities

Assist in the start-up, shutdown, and normal operation of power plant systems, including turbines, generators, boilers, fuel handling systems, and auxiliary equipment

Operate and monitor major auxiliary equipment, such as air compressors, demineralized water systems, chilled and cooling water systems, generator and transformer cooling systems, fuel pumps, conveyors, fans, and locally controlled electrical and mechanical apparatus

Perform operational tests and inspections on turbines, pumps, motors, valves, and control systems, making minor repairs and adjustments to maintain proper operating conditions

Execute orders from the Control Room Operator at isolated panels to clear, test, and prepare equipment for service in accordance with plant operating instructions and safety procedures, including tagging, lock-out/tag-out, and safety taping operations

Maintain assigned logs for operational and maintenance activities, including equipment readings, abnormal conditions, and maintenance performed

Observe and report abnormal or irregular conditions, taking corrective measures within the scope of standard operating procedures

Assist during scheduled and unscheduled maintenance periods on mechanical and electrical equipment, including turbines, pumps, motors, generators, transformers, and control systems

Support the use of the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) by accurately entering data, generating work orders, and adhering to the facility’s maintenance philosophy

Thoroughly document equipment issues in Maximo work requests and record all maintenance actions, repairs, and spare parts usage on work order forms

Perform corrective and preventive maintenance on rotating equipment, electrical systems, instrumentation, and plant auxiliaries in a timely, safe, and high-quality manner

Read meters, gauges, and automatic devices to record parameters such as temperature, vibration, pressure, flow, and operating hours; visually inspect and listen to equipment to detect early signs of malfunction or wear

Diagnose mechanical and electrical malfunctions in operational equipment, including pumps, fans, motors, turbines, generators, and fuel handling systems

Repair, replace, dismantle, and examine defective parts, including bearings, shafts, seals, belts, valves, and couplings, while lubricating and cleaning components as required

Use Fluke meters, oscilloscopes, and other test instruments to calibrate and troubleshoot plant instrumentation, electrical circuits, and protective devices

Assist in troubleshooting and maintaining programmable logic controllers (PLCs), distributed control systems (DCS), and plant control systems, including control card replacement, wiring terminations, and system calibration

Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Plant Manager to support safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations

Qualification

Power GenerationCombustion TurbineElectrical SystemsProcess ControlsCMMSHazardous Waste ManagementPiping & Instrumentation DesignVerbalSafety PoliciesProceduresWater TreatmentWater ChemistryWritten Communications

Required

High School or better

Driver's License

Ability to understand procedures, instructions, and technical manuals related to plant operations, typically acquired through four years of high school

Proven experience in technician roles within power generation, with hands-on experience operating and maintaining combustion turbines and auxiliary systems, including startup, shutdown, and routine operations

Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of aero-derivative and industrial combustion turbine operations, electrical systems, process controls, and instrumentation, including inspection, monitoring, and recording of plant parameters

Knowledge of industrial safety practices, environmental compliance, and hazardous waste management

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to document equipment issues and maintenance actions clearly and accurately

Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks effectively in a fast-paced operational environment

Preferred

An associate degree in power plant technology, chemistry, or a related technical field, or engineering

Experience reading and interpreting piping and instrument diagrams (P&IDs) and schematics is highly desirable

Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), specifically MAXIMO, for tracking work orders, maintenance activities, and equipment history

Power Plant Operations: Intermediate

Power Plant Fundamentals: Intermediate

Power Generation: Intermediate

CMMS: Intermediate

Hazardous Materials: Intermediate

Hazardous Waste Management: Intermediate

O&M - Operations & Maintenance: Intermediate

Piping & Instrumentation Design (P&ID): Intermediate

Verbal and Written Communications: Intermediate

Safety Policies and Procedures: Intermediate

Combustion Turbine: Intermediate

Water Treatment: Intermediate

Water Chemistry: Intermediate

Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject

Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Benefits

Annual performance bonus

Company

NAES

NAES is the power generation industry’s largest independent services provider, with more than 40 years of experience managing risk and turning it into profits.

Founded in 1980