Operations and Maintenance; O&M) Technician

Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Technician

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Operations & Maintenance

• Full-Time
• On-site

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• Pay or shift range: $40 USD to $50 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.

Canyon Peak Power, situated in Bennett, Colorado, is a 162MW simple-cycle gas facility delivering reliable, on-demand energy. The plant features six GE LM2500 simple-cycle gas turbines, offering rapid-start capability and high operational flexibility. Designed to support grid stability, it plays a critical role in meeting peak electricity demand across the region.

The Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Technician supports the safe, reliable, and efficient operation and maintenance of Canyon Peak Power. The role performs plant startups and shutdowns, equipment inspections, troubleshooting, minor repairs, and routine maintenance across mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and control systems.

Working closely with plant personnel, contractors, and OEM representatives, the O&M Technician helps maintain equipment reliability and plant availability while supporting responsive, on-demand generation.

• Start up, shut down, and operate six GE LM2500 simple-cycle gas turbines and associated auxiliary systems, both inside and outside the control room.
• Complete operator qualification and develop working knowledge of turbine, auxiliary, electrical, emissions control, cooling, fire protection, and plant air systems; operate the facility independently during assigned on-call periods.
• Conduct equipment rounds, inspections, operating tests, minor repairs, and routine maintenance while monitoring operating parameters, alarms, and system performance to identify abnormal conditions and maintain reliable generation.
• Prepare equipment for maintenance or return to service and perform equipment isolations in accordance with plant procedures and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) requirements.
• Respond to abnormal or emergency operating conditions by taking appropriate corrective action, communicating equipment issues, and following established plant procedures.
• Support preventive, corrective, and major maintenance activities, including inspection, testing, troubleshooting, calibration, and repair of mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and control systems.
• Troubleshoot and maintain motors, VFDs, switch gear, process instrumentation, PLCs, turbine controls, and associated plant automation systems.
• Interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, control logic diagrams, equipment manuals, and other technical documentation to diagnose equipment issues and support repairs.
• Document operating activities, maintenance work, calibrations, and equipment status through accurate operating logs, CMMS entries, and technical records.
• Coordinate operating and maintenance activities with plant personnel, contractors, vendors, and OEM representatives while adhering to applicable safety and quality requirements.
• Maintain plant equipment, work areas, and grounds in a clean and orderly condition; support safe off-loading of bulk chemicals, fuels, and lubricants; and address unsafe conditions, spills, leaks, and environmental incidents through appropriate corrective action and reporting.
• Participate in safety meetings, technical training, and employee development activities; assist with training other personnel; and safely operate plant vehicles and equipment, including pickups, forklifts, and aerial lifts, in accordance with plant procedures.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to…