Gas O&M Technician I​/II

Job Title:

Operations & Maintenance Technician I/II

Reports To:

Plant Manager

Direct Reports:
No Functional Unit:
Operations

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt Position Type:
Full-Time

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 associates, 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  for more information.

The facility is located in Valencia County, 35 miles south of Albuquerque, NM. Valencia Power utilizes a simple cycle GE 7FA Gas Turbine with a nominal capacity of 150MW.

Journey-level to Senior-level position responsible for start, stop and monitoring of equipment, including reading gauges, meters and recording activities in operating logs and records. Uses computers and monitoring equipment to measure, record and make adjustments within operating parameters. Performs a variety of plant maintenance tasks including diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment in a safe, efficient and economical manner.

Performs overhaul maintenance and system improvement tasks. Incumbents assist in the development of operational procedures, operator training modules and provide input to plant betterment items to improve plant safety, reliability, and efficiency. Ensures compliance with all local, state, and Federal regulations and plant procedures .

* Strong consideration given to candidates with experience in CEMS maintenance and associated data acquisition handling systems (DAHS).

• Work periodically reviewed by others; work reflects solid performance of duties.
• Resolves most questions and problems and refers only the most complex issues to higher levels.
• Prioritize daily activities to complete tasks/projects assigned by others.
• Performs a variety of technical services/support duties that are semi-routine in nature.
• Routine and non-routine decisions with some latitude, but still subject to approval.
• With limited guidance, prioritizes and executes responsibilities effectively for a single trade, group of related tasks or functional areas.
• Errors have a small and possibly incremental impact on the department or facility and discovered in succeeding operations where work is verified or reviewed.
• May assist with orienting and training employees in moderately complex areas.
• Assists on shift qualified O&M Technicians in routine daily operations and maintenance troubleshooting and repair tasks.
• Responsible for all safety aspects of operating equipment.
• Conduct safety presentations.
• Complete all O&M Tech I training requirements within 24 months.
• May be required to support job responsibilities as needed outside of scheduled work hours.
• Occasional travel may be required
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma, related military service or equivalent.
• Preferred Associate's degree (AA) or equivalent from a two-year college, trade school certification or advanced education in mechanical, electrical, or instrumentation.
• Strong consideration given to candidates with experience in CEMS maintenance and associated data acquisition handling systems (DAHS)
• Journey-level
  : generally, 5 years directly related experience, including understanding of environmental and safety regulations, and previous experience working as a plant operator.
• Senior level
  : generally, 10+ years directly related experience…