Electrical O&M Technician — Power Plant & MV Switchgear

Prismecs; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PRISMECS is seeking an experienced Electrical O&M Technician to support a 40 MW diesel-generator power plant in Odessa, Texas. You will perform day-to-day electrical operation, inspection, monitoring, and maintenance of MV and LV distribution systems supporting the temporary power facility.

Candidates must have hands-on experience with MV switchgear, generator synchronization, and ability to read diagrams. Rotating 12-hour shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays; OSHA 10/30 and NFPA 70E training

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in MV electrical systems, switchgear, and generator paralleling operations (industrial/power generation preferred).
• Reading single-line diagrams and electrical schematics is required.
• Strong troubleshooting and electrical safety awareness (NFPA 70E / arc flash).
• Willingness to work rotating 12-hour shifts, including nights/weekends.
• OSHA 10/30 and NFPA 70E training preferred; journeyman electrician license is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily inspection and monitoring of MV switchgear, breakers, and transformers.
• Monitor generator electrical parameters (voltage, frequency, load, power factor) and assist synchronization/paralleling operations.
• Conduct routine electrical inspections and preventive maintenance on switchgear, breakers, and transformers.
• Support protective relay operations, breaker racking, and troubleshooting of electrical faults.
• Assist with energization/de-energization sequences, LOTO procedures, and switching orders.
• Maintain and update the switching log and electrical operation records.
• Identify and report electrical abnormalities (overheating, unusual noise, smoke, relay alarms) to O&M Lead.
• Complete daily/shift electrical logs and support commissioning/testing activities as needed.

Skills

MV electrical systems

Generator paralleling

Electrical schematics

Protective relays

Arc flash awareness

Education

Journeyman electrician license

Job description

PRISMECS is seeking an experienced Electrical O&M Technician to support a 40 MW diesel-generator power plant in Odessa, Texas. You will perform day-to-day electrical operation, inspection, monitoring, and maintenance of MV and LV distribution systems supporting the temporary power facility.

Candidates must have hands-on experience with MV switchgear, generator synchronization, and ability to read diagrams. Rotating 12-hour shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays; OSHA 10/30 and NFPA 70E training