O&M Technician – Control Room Operator

Brief Description

The Operations & Maintenance Technician (OMT) is responsible for continuously monitoring all plant systems, responding to alarms, executing plant startup and shutdown procedures, and ensuring the facility operates safely, reliably, and efficiently within all regulatory and environmental requirements. This role supports plant operations, maintenance, and technical activities, with specific responsibilities designated by the Facility Manager. The OMT plays a critical part in maintaining plant performance, compliance, and equipment integrity.

Dartmouth Power Associates power station is an operating power station of at least 74-megawatts (MW) in Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts.

• Monitor the status of all major plant systems and equipment on a continuous basis.
• Identify, investigate, and clear alarms; take corrective actions to maintain safe and efficient operation.
• Execute plant startup, shutdown, and operational procedures for turbines, HRSG, and auxiliary equipment.
• Coordinate with the Transmission Owner (utility) and Transmission Operator (ISO) to support dispatch requirements.
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of plant relay tripping schemes, emergency procedures, environmental parameters, sabotage reporting, and disturbance response protocols.

• Maintain current knowledge of all NERC Reliability Standards applicable to plant operations, including:
  • Dispatch instruction response and reliability directives
  • Sabotage threat and disturbance reporting
  • Availability reporting and real/reactive power changes
  • AVR operation changes
  • Capacity and reactive demonstration tests
  • Communication outage reporting
  • Proper line identifier usage during communications
• Ensure accurate, timely logs, records, and compliance documentation.

• Control, monitor, and analyze plant performance using computerized systems and instrumentation.
• Diagnose process abnormalities and implement corrective adjustments within skill scope.
• Support maintenance activities, including equipment testing, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance work orders.
• Operate plant vehicles and equipment safely, including forklifts, cranes, trucks, and lifting devices.
• Assist in training and onboarding new OMTs.
• Successfully complete all required training, certifications, and qualification programs.

• Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly plant environment.
• Adhere to all safety requirements, including Lock-out/Tag-out and use of PPE.
• Monitor plant security systems and ensure compliance with all facility safety policies.
• Report equipment issues, system anomalies, and unsafe conditions promptly and accurately.

• Maintain precise operational logs, reports, and performance charts.
• Engage in clear, effective communication with plant personnel, dispatchers, external stakeholders, and management.
• Participate in shift rotations, on-call assignments, overtime, outage coverage, and off-hour call-ins as needed.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in the operation and maintenance of major power plant equipment
• Experience with digital control systems
• Extensive background in utility or heavy industrial power plant environments
• Strong electrical and mechanical maintenance skills

• Minimum:
  Second-Class Engineer License - Massachusetts Department of Fire Services
• Hoisting License (HE1D or higher) - or ability to obtain within 12 months
• Hoisting License (HE3A or higher) - or ability to obtain within 12 months

• Strong operational judgment in complex, high-pressure environments
• Effective communicator with internal teams and external representatives
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to read one-line diagrams and technical documentation
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word

• Exposure to varied outdoor environments, including extreme weather conditions, high noise levels, hazardous areas, and diverse work surfaces.
• Frequent use of personal protective equipment…