Operations and Maintenance; O&M) Technician

Job Category
:
Operations & Maintenance

Requisition Number
: OPERA
008098

• Posted :
  October 11, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Showing 1 location

Sherman, TX 75092, USA

• Pay or shift range: $38 USD to $53 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.

Rayburn Energy Station 2 (RES
2), located in Sherman, TX, is a greenfield fast-start simple-cycle facility under construction. The project will feature ten Siemens SGT-800 combustion turbine-generator units and associated balance-of-plant systems. The site is adjacent to the 750 MW Rayburn Energy Station 1 (RES
1), a combined-cycle facility with two Siemens SGT6-5000F turbines and HRSGs.

Opportunity Summary

The O&M Technician will support the pre-commissioning, startup, and ongoing operations of Rayburn Energy Station
2. During pre-commissioning, this position will assist with equipment inspections, mechanical readiness checks, system testing, and preparations for commercial operations.

Once operational, the O&M Technician will operate, monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain the facility's Siemens SGT-800 combustion turbine-generator units and associated balance-of-plant systems. This role supports safe, reliable, and efficient power generation through routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and compliance with safety and environmental standards.

As O&M Technician, your responsibilities specific to the Pre-Commissioning Phase include:

• Complete required training on Siemens SGT-800 combustion turbines, associated auxiliary equipment, plant operating procedures, safety protocols, and site systems.
• Inspect and assist with equipment assembly verification, alignment checks, functional testing, and mechanical readiness assessments to support commissioning and startup activities.
• Document equipment conditions, inspection findings, testing results, and identified deficiencies to support system turnover, corrective actions, and operational readiness.
• Coordinate with engineering personnel, equipment vendors, contractors, and commissioning teams to support safe and efficient completion of pre-commissioning activities.

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

• Operate Siemens SGT-800 combustion turbine-generator units and associated balance-of-plant systems in accordance with established operating procedures, equipment limitations, and safety requirements.
• Execute equipment startups, shutdowns, operational adjustments, and routine system checks to support safe, reliable, and efficient plant performance.
• Monitor operating parameters, including temperatures, pressures, vibration, fluid levels, and equipment performance, to identify abnormalities and maintain operating reliability.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on turbines, pumps, valves, motors, piping, and auxiliary equipment, including lubrication, adjustments, inspections, and minor component replacements.
• Verify equipment readiness for operation through pre-startup inspections, system checks, equipment configuration reviews, and confirmation of operating conditions.
• Maintain accurate operating logs, inspection records, equipment histories, and maintenance documentation using the plant's computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Investigate abnormal operating conditions, equipment malfunctions, and performance deviations, assisting with troubleshooting, root cause identification, and corrective actions.
• Assist maintenance personnel with equipment repairs, planned outages, inspections, and scheduled maintenance activities to minimize downtime and…