Operations & Maintenance Technician II

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Reports To:

Operations & Maintenance Manager

Direct Reports:
No Functional Unit:
Operations

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt Position Type:
Full-Time

Onward Energy is an independent power platform that owns and operates over 7 GW of utility-scale wind, solar and natural gas generation projects across the U.S. Our vision is to reliably power a sustainable future. Our Mission is that as North America’s premier independent power generator, we will deliver renewable and reliable power to our customers, opportunities to our employees, sustainable returns to the families who invest in us, and a better world to the next generation.

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The Pio Pico Energy facility is a 336 MW simple cycle, natural gas fired, peaking facility with a PPA with San Diego Gas and Electric to 2042. The plant is located in San Diego, CA and became commercially operational in 2016.

Seeking LMS 100 senior-level position responsible for start, stop and monitoring of equipment including reading gauges, meters and recording activities in operating logs and records. Uses computers and monitoring equipment to measure, record and make adjustments within operating parameters. Performs a variety of plant maintenance tasks including diagnosis, maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment in a safe, efficient and economical manner.

Performs overhaul maintenance and system improvement tasks. Incumbents assist in the development of operational procedures, operator training modules and provide input to plant betterment items to improve plant safety, reliability and efficiency. Ensures compliance with all local, State and Federal regulations and plant procedures.

• Performs a variety of complex technical services/support duties requiring specialized operational knowledge.
• Regularly makes decisions on non-routine or escalated technical issues.
• Responsible for meeting contract sales agreement within safe, reliable, and efficient equipment operational limitations during his/her shift.
• Independently prioritizes and executes responsibilities.
• Reviews own work and possibly the work of others; work results are the highest quality standards and advanced technical competency.
• Resolves the most complex technical issues, conferring with management occasionally; may serve as a resource to others in the resolution of complex issues.
• Ensures strict adherence to all safety, NERC, and environmental procedures.
• Ensure compliance with PJM notifications.
• Communicates with Balancing Authority using 3-way communication.
• Familiar with NERC requirements for operating a combined cycle power plant.
• Use email, MS Word, and MS excel to communicate to the facility marketing team, and to update reports.
• Communicates the condition of plant systems, equipment, and pertinent information to others.
• Interpret and respond to visual and auditory signals from the control panel.
• Perform control room and outside operation of all station equipment and systems during routine, abnormal, and emergency operations.
• Position requires a qualification process to demonstrate the ability to properly and safely operate the power plant.
• Perform start-up, operation, monitoring, shutdown, and lock-out of plant auxiliary equipment at the equipment location.
• Perform chemical analysis on plant water systems which include boiler water demineralized water, condensate water, feedwater, cooling water, and raw water.
• Perform maintenance and upkeep of site buildings and grounds.
• Must be available for night, overtime, weekend, and holiday work as required.
• May be required to support job responsibilities as needed outside of scheduled work hours.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma, degree from a technical/vocational school, military service or equivalent required.
• Preferred Associate's degree (AA) or equivalent from a two-year college, trade school certification or advanced education in mechanical, electrical, or instrumentation.
• Senior level: generally, 7+ years directly related experience, including understanding of environmental & safety regulations and previous experience working as a senior level plant operator.
• Experience working with and around hazardous energy, chemicals, and waste materials.
• Requires previous experience using testing equipment & calibration appliances.
• Mechanical, Electrical or I&C experience preferred.
• Basic certifications/licensures.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills and possess the ability to learn.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with an advanced understanding of chemistry, physics, electricity and mathematics.
• Ability to follow both verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and make…