Combined Cycle O&M Technician
Listed on 2026-07-08
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Energy/Power Generation
Field/Service Technician, Electricity Generation, Energy Management/ Efficiency
Lawrenceburg Power LLC is seeking a skilled Combined Cycle Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Technician to support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of a 1,200 MW 4×2 combined cycle power plant. This role requires strong technical knowledge across plant operations, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and controls, and environmental systems. The O&M Technician will make sound operating decisions in accordance with plant procedures, safety standards, and environmental regulations, while supporting continuous plant reliability and performance.
EssentialDuties And Responsibilities Operations & Control Room
- Start up, operate, monitor, and shut down combined cycle equipment including gas turbines, steam turbines, HRSGs, generators, condensers, pumps, transformers, switchyard, and auxiliary systems
- Monitor field instrumentation, alarms, trends, and operating data; take corrective action for abnormal conditions
- Operate valves, pumps, breakers, electrical disconnects, and plant controls locally and remotely
- Maintain accurate electronic logs, rounds, and operational documentation
- Perform inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, calibrations, and adjustments on mechanical, electrical, electronic, and instrumentation systems
- Use electrical schematics, control diagrams, and P&IDs to diagnose and resolve equipment issues
- Conduct preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities
- Repair valves, actuators, piping, pumps, and other rotating or auxiliary equipment
- Maintain boiler water, plant cycle chemistry, and environmental systems
- Operate and maintain the Water Treatment Plant
- Conduct chemical sampling, testing, analysis, and QA/QC verification
- Operate, monitor, and calibrate environmental equipment including CEMS and gas detection systems
- Utilize the CMMS to create, update, and close work orders, PMs, material requests, and time entries
- Use plant data systems (e.g., PI) to analyze trends, performance, and reliability
- Support documentation, compliance reporting, and inspections
- Follow all site safety policies, JSAs, JHAs, SDSs, and environmental procedures
- Isolate equipment and perform energy control in accordance with LOTO and Clearance Permit procedures
- Obtain hot work, confined space, and equipment clearance permits
- Participate in safety meetings, job briefings, and training programs
- Identify, report, and correct unsafe acts, conditions, or near misses
- Respond to operational and maintenance events during assigned shifts
- Work collaboratively with supervisors, technicians, contractors, and plant staff
- Perform additional duties as assigned to support plant operations
- High School Diploma or GED
- 5+ years of experience in a combined cycle power plant or similar power generation environment preferred
- Strong knowledge of gas turbines, HRSGs, steam turbines, balance-of-plant systems, and power block operations
- Working knowledge of electrical, instrumentation, controls, and mechanical systems
- Experience with plant chemistry, environmental monitoring, and water treatment
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and P&IDs
- Familiarity with CMMS and plant data trending systems
- Exposure to varied outdoor environments, including extreme weather conditions, high noise levels, hazardous areas, and diverse work surfaces.
- Frequent use of personal protective equipment (PPE), such as hard hats, safety glasses, respirators, ear protection, chemical suits, hot gloves, and high-voltage protective gear.
- Working near high-voltage equipment and operating heavy machinery, with proper training and safety protocols.
- Entry into confined spaces and potentially hazardous environments, often accompanied by exposure to loud machinery and equipment.
- Physical activities including walking, standing for extended periods, crawling, stooping, sitting, climbing vertical and inclined ladders/stairs, operating large valves, and performing tasks requiring up to 50 lbs. of pulling, turning, lifting, or carrying.
- Exposure to extreme heat and cold.
- Participation in a post-offer physical examination and drug screening, as well as ongoing random drug testing.
- Compliance with strict smoking restrictions in and around the facility.
Applicants must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a clean driving record, as this position requires occasional travel for company business. Candidates should be comfortable operating a vehicle as part of their job responsibilities and must meet any applicable company and insurance requirements.
CAMS offers a variety of excellent benefits. Full-time employees are offered the following: medical, dental, vision, LTD, STD, and Life insurance plans. Employees can also enroll in our 401(k), flex spending accounts for medical and childcare needs, and participate in our employee referral and tuition reimbursement programs.
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