Electrical Technician

Plains End is a crucial energy facility featuring two integral units. Plains End I, with a capacity of 113 MW, commenced operations in May 2002 as a natural gas-fired reciprocating engine peaking facility, while Plains End II, boasting a 115 MW capacity, joined the energy landscape in May 2008 with a similar setup. These units, with a combined capacity of 228 MW, underscore Plains End's dedication to delivering dependable and sustainable energy solutions.

The Electrical Technician at Plains End serves as a senior technical authority responsible for the reliability, performance, and oversight of electrical systems within a natural gas-fired reciprocating engine peaking facility. This role provides advanced troubleshooting, system optimization, and technical leadership for generators, switchyard equipment, control systems, and plant electrical infrastructure to ensure rapid dispatch readiness and operational excellence. The Electrical Technician also leads complex maintenance, supports outage planning and execution, enforces safety and compliance standards, and mentors personnel to drive continuous improvement.

• Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for plant electrical systems, providing advanced technical guidance on generators, excitation systems, transformers, switch gear, and switchyard equipment.
• Lead complex troubleshooting and root cause analysis (RCA) for electrical and control system failures, implementing long-term corrective actions to improve reliability.
• Oversee and perform installation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems supporting reciprocating engine units, ensuring adherence to best practices and standards.
• Provide technical leadership for control systems associated with engine starting, fuel gas, synchronization, load control, protection schemes, and unit dispatch readiness.
• Direct and validate testing, calibration, and commissioning of instrumentation and electrical components, ensuring accuracy and system integrity.
• Develop, review, and optimize preventive and predictive maintenance programs for electrical systems, including equipment up to 230 kV and switchyard assets.
• Lead electrical system design modifications and upgrades, including preparation and approval of drawings, procedures, and technical documentation.
• Act as the technical authority for electrical isolations (LOTO) and switching procedures, ensuring compliance with safety standards and minimizing operational risk.
• Mentor, train, and support technicians and other personnel in electrical troubleshooting, safety practices, and system operations.
• Provide technical oversight during planned outages, including scope development, contractor coordination, execution support, and post‑outage evaluation.
• Evaluate equipment performance and recommend improvements, upgrades, or replacements to enhance plant reliability and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with all safety procedures, environmental requirements, and regulatory standards, promoting a strong safety culture.
• Review and validate maintenance records, system data, and reports to ensure accuracy and support data‑driven decision‑making.
• Serve as a key technical resource during plant emergencies, providing leadership in diagnosis, response, and system restoration.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, and management to support strategic initiatives, capital projects, and long‑term asset management.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned, including cross‑functional leadership support when needed.

The Electrical Technician reports directly to the Maintenance Manager and receives general direction from other plant management. This role involves interfacing with contractors and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) personnel.

Physical requirements include standing for extended periods, climbing stairs and ladders, working from elevated platforms and walkways at varying heights, and routinely lifting up to 50 pounds. The power plant environment may involve entering confined spaces, crawling through narrow areas, and handling hazardous materials, with…