Operations and Maintenance; O&M) Technician

Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Technician

Job Category: Operations & Maintenance

Requisition Number: OPERA
008050

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City of Dover
- Van Sant
Dover, DE 19904, USA

• Pay or shift range: $41.36 USD to $45.95 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

The City of Dover’s Van Sant Generating Station in Dover, DE, is a 42 MW simple-cycle power generation facility featuring a GE Frame 6 combustion turbine equipped with an inlet fogging system to support performance. The unit primarily utilizes natural gas, with No. 2 fuel oil serving as a secondary fuel.

Opportunity Summary

The Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Technician supports the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the plant by operating, monitoring, inspecting, troubleshooting, and maintaining plant equipment and auxiliary systems. This position performs startup, shutdown, inspections, preventive maintenance, and minor repairs while supporting equipment reliability, plant performance, and safe operations.

Your scope of responsibility as O&M Technician will include the following primary functions:

• Perform startup, shutdown, operation, and monitoring of plant equipment and auxiliary systems in accordance with established operating procedures.
• Monitor plant performance and operating parameters, identify abnormal conditions, and implement corrective actions within established guidelines.
• Perform routine inspections, operational testing, condition monitoring, and minor repairs to maintain safe and reliable plant operation.
• Prepare equipment for maintenance and strictly follow established safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and other safe work practices.
• Maintain accurate operating logs, equipment history, and maintenance records using the plant's Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and control systems while supporting scheduled outages and plant improvement activities.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and control system issues to restore equipment reliability and optimize plant performance.
• Assist with the inspection, repair, and maintenance of pumps, valves, rotating equipment, generators, and other balance-of-plant systems.
• Collaborate with plant personnel, contractors, and vendors to safely and efficiently complete maintenance and operational activities.
• Maintain accurate documentation of inspections, repairs, maintenance activities, and equipment performance.
• Promote a strong safety culture by complying with all plant safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations.

NAES Safe

Safety is a core value at NAES, and as a condition of employment, all employees are expected to remain mentally alert and work safely at all times. Employees must also adhere to all safety warnings and posted signs while on company property. Additionally, they are required to follow all NAES safety rules and procedures. Adherence to these safety responsibilities is one of the key factors in the evaluation of each employee’s performance.

Working Relationships

The O&M Technician reports to the Operations and Maintenance Manager and takes general direction from plant management. Additionally, this position will coordinate with all other plant personnel to ensure safe and reliable plant operations.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Physical requirements include standing for extended periods of time, climbing…