Operations and Maintenance; O&M) Technician

The Tejas Power Generation Facility is a 247 MW simple-cycle gas-fired facility featuring three LM6000 PC units totaling approximately 126 MW and a 121 MW Siemens 501 D5 gas turbine. Equipped with AGC, evaporative cooling, water injection for NOx control, SCR, and Allen-Bradley PLC controls, the plant supports peak energy demand within ERCOT’s Houston Zone.

The Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Technician supports the safe, reliable, and efficient operation and maintenance of Tejas Power Generation Facility. This position operates and monitors LM6000 PC and Siemens 501 D5 gas turbines and associated auxiliary systems while performing equipment inspections, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and minor repairs. The O&M Technician works closely with plant personnel and contractors to maintain equipment reliability, environmental compliance, and overall plant performance.

• Operate and monitor LM6000 and Siemens 501 D5 gas turbines and auxiliary systems, including LP Sprint, inlet chilling, ammonia injection, and emissions-control equipment.
• Perform safe startup, shutdown, and routine operation of turbine generators and balance-of-plant systems in accordance with operating procedures and equipment limitations.
• Monitor Allen-Bradley PLC and SCADA systems, respond to alarms, troubleshoot operating conditions, and make appropriate adjustments to maintain reliable plant operation.
• Conduct plant walkdowns, inspections, and operating tests using P&IDs, F&IDs, system diagrams, and operating procedures to identify and resolve equipment issues.
• Monitor equipment condition and operating parameters, including temperature, pressure, vibration, fluid levels, leaks, and abnormal conditions, taking appropriate corrective action.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshoot and repair mechanical equipment, and assist with major maintenance activities, outages, and equipment repairs.
• Safely perform equipment switching, isolation, and LOTO activities on mechanical and electrical systems in accordance with plant procedures and established authorization levels.
• Operate plant vehicles, cranes, hoists, welding and cutting equipment, and other tools as qualified and required to support operations and maintenance activities.
• Maintain accurate operating logs, CMMS records, preventive and predictive maintenance documentation, equipment history, drawings, manuals, and other technical records.
• Support spare-parts inventories and material requirements while coordinating with plant personnel, contractors, and vendors to support maintenance execution and equipment availability.
• Follow OSHA, environmental, and plant safety requirements; participate in required training and emergency response drills; and perform additional duties as assigned.
• Complete other tasks and projects as assigned by the Plant Manager or designee.

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.

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

Physical requirements include standing for extended periods of time, climbing stairs and ladders, working from elevated platforms and walkways at varying heights, and routinely lifting up to 50 pounds.

Power plant environment that may involve entering confined spaces, crawling through narrow areas, and handling hazardous materials, with exposure to fumes, extreme temperatures, and noise. Work may include high heat near equipment and varying outdoor weather conditions. Some duties may require the use of protective equipment, which can include hard hats, safety glasses, and eye protection, air masks/respirators, ear protection, chemical suits, flame-resistant clothing (FRC), hot gloves, high-voltage protective gear, and fall protection.

Fit testing for respirators may be required. Strict…