Operations & Maintenance Technician

Title:

Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Technician

Position Type:
Contract

Location:

Michigan

Status:
Non-Exempt

Key Project Requirements:

* 5+ years of power plant operations and maintenance experience required

* Experience operating and maintaining gas turbines, HRSGs, chillers, pumps, cooling towers, and balance-of-plant equipment

* Strong troubleshooting experience with mechanical, electrical, and utility plant systems in an industrial or power generation environment

Job Summary:

PIC Staffing is seeking experienced O&M Technicians to support operations and maintenance activities at a newly constructed Central Utility Plant (CUP) supporting a large industrial manufacturing campus in Marshall, Michigan. This position is responsible for operating, monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintaining plant utility systems and auxiliary equipment in a fast-paced industrial utility environment. Technicians will support startup, commissioning, daily plant operations, and ongoing maintenance activities while maintaining a strong focus on safety, reliability, and operational excellence.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

* Operate and monitor utility plant systems including gas turbines, HRSGs, chillers, cooling towers, pumps, compressors, and associated balance-of-plant equipment

* Perform startup, shutdown, troubleshooting, and routine operational activities in accordance with approved procedures and safety standards

* Conduct equipment rounds, record operational data, identify abnormal conditions, and initiate corrective actions as needed

* Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on mechanical and electrical systems and plant equipment

* Support plant startup, commissioning, electrical switching, and LOTO activities as assigned

* Complete work orders, operating logs, maintenance records, and other plant documentation accurately

* Support site safety initiatives, continuous improvement efforts, and communication with plant personnel, contractors, and vendors

Job Requirements:

* Experience supporting utility or industrial plant systems including gas turbines, HRSGs, chillers, pumps, cooling towers, compressed air, and water treatment systems

* Strong troubleshooting and maintenance experience with mechanical and electrical equipment

* Knowledge of plant safety procedures including LOTO, confined space, chemical handling, and safe work practices

* Familiarity with PLC controls, plant control systems, and CMMS maintenance systems;
Allen Bradley PLC experience preferred

* Ability to read gauges, meters, drawings, and technical documentation

* Strong communication skills and ability to work independently or within a team environment

* Ability to work rotating shifts, overtime, and call-outs as needed

Education / Experience:

* High school diploma or GED required

* Minimum of 5 years of power plant operations and maintenance experience required

* Prior experience in combined cycle, cogeneration, central utility plant, or industrial utility operations strongly preferred

* Experience with pipe fitting, welding, rigging, rotating equipment repair, machine alignment, or vibration analysis preferred

* Knowledge of AC/DC electrical systems, heat transfer, fluid systems, thermal dynamics, and plant chemistry preferred