Operations and Maintenance Technician - Electrical

The Electrical Technician will be responsible for the maintenance and repair of all electrical equipment in the facility. This role will perform work requiring a high level of skill in the inspection, repair, testing, adjustment, installation of all electrical power plant equipment and systems. Individuals who have demonstrated experience in a multi-skill set that are needed at power plants are preferred.

• Maintenance of a combined cycle power plant to include troubleshooting, calibrating, repairing, tuning, and replacing electrical & mechanical equipment and components.
• 480v to 4160v proficient in motors, transformers, and associated switch gear.
• Proficient in 24
  
  Vdc to 125
  
  Vdc systems and ability to troubleshoot switches, solenoids, protective relays, and switch gear.
• Knowledge of excitation systems and generators.
• Ability to troubleshoot at control card level for control circuits, including open and closed loop circuits.
• Knowledge and the ability to diagnose and repair turbine controls including servos, temperature devices and gas controls.
• Maintain all plant electrical and mechanical test equipment.
• Ability to read electrical and control diagrams.
• Knowledge in the diagnoses and repair of several different types of control valves, block valves and manual isolation valves.
• Skilled and proficient in laser alignment of high-speed pumps compressors and fans.
• Proficient in troubleshooting and repairing MOV and AOV actuators.
• Responds to station power outages and equipment failures as required.
• Assist in maintaining and controlling spare parts inventory to maintain plant reliability.
• Participate in the administrative maintenance of the plant operating manuals, technical references, prints and diagrams and preventive/predictive maintenance records.
• Assist in operation of plant equipment and systems as directed.
• Fully support and participate in Safety and Regulatory Compliance Programs
• Promotes and works with others in a team environment.
• Complete required operations/maintenance training and qualification programs.
• Must make expeditious appropriate decision to non-routine plant operating situations.
• Other duties as assigned

• 2-5 + years related experience required working in a power plant environment or relevant military experience.
• Should be familiar with the usage of test equipment and other precision test instruments to be used in identifying problems.
• Completion of extensive technical training in electrical/mechanical work is required.
• Specific power plant experience in combined cycle process with GE 7FA combustion turbines preferred.
• Physical requirements include lifting 40 to 75 pounds, walking, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, etc. Work may be performed around rotating equipment and highly energized and/or pressurized systems.
• Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills.
• Good decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated planning and organizational skills.
• Capability to multi-task and prioritize work.
• Ability to handle constantly changing and emerging work priorities and schedules.
• Ability to work effectively with other team members.
• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to interact with various personality types desired.
• Good computer skills including Microsoft Office and other computer-based productivity tools.
• Demonstrates decision making abilities, long term developmental capabilities and networking skills.

$45 - $63 an hour

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…