Geothermal O&M Technician — Growth & Impact

Stanford Climate Ventures; New Mexico; Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

PTO 18 days

Medical & dental

401k + match

Stock options

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Zanskar seeks an O&M Technician for the Lightning Dock Geothermal facility in Animas, NM. This full-time role operates on a 12-hour shift, focusing on day-to-day operations, repair and maintenance of plant and wellfield equipment, and adherence to safety and regulatory standards.

Compensation starts at $21+ per hour with eligible benefits. The technician will monitor plant performance, perform preventive maintenance, and support site safety programs while coordinating with the O&M Manager to

Qualifications

• Follow plant safety procedures and environmental regulations.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve plant and wellfield issues.
• Operate plant and wellfield equipment safely using basic tools.

Responsibilities

• Maintain daily plant and wellfield operations and reporting.
• Perform preventive maintenance and basic service on equipment.
• Coordinate contractors and follow safety documentation (JSAs, permits).
• Ensure compliance with safety, fire, and process safety systems.

Job description

O&M Technician

Role Overview

Title: O&M Tech
Hours: Full Time; 12 Hour Shift Work
Location: Lightning Dock Geothermal
Pay: $21+ per hour
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Manager: O&M Manager/Plant Manager

Mission – Why we exist and why we need you

Geothermal energy is the most abundant renewable energy source in the world. There is 2,300 times more energy in geothermal heat in the ground than in oil, gas, coal, and methane combined. However, historically it’s been hard to find and expensive to develop. At Zanskar, we’re using better technology to find and develop new geothermal resources in order to make geothermal a cheap and vital contributor to a carbon-free electrical grid. We are revolutionizing the exploration process, setting new industry standards for discovery rates and finding new prospects at an unprecedented scale.

The Operations and Maintenance Technician position is responsible for day-to-day operations, repair and maintenance of the plant and wellfield equipment and auxiliaries of the Lightning Dock Facility. The O&M Technician will follow all safety, environmental, compliance and regulatory standards and ensure full plant optimization. To succeed in this role an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory, accurately and safely. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.

Outcomes - Problems you’ll solve

• Follow all plant safety procedures, environmental regulations, and company policies at all times.
• Detect safety, environmental, and operational upsets quickly and take appropriate corrective action to minimize risk.
• Proactively identify, troubleshoot, and resolve plant and wellfield issues in a timely manner, recommending site-specific solutions.
• Complete required safety documentation including pre-job safety briefings, Safe Work Permits, Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), and all site safety permits.
• Monitor daily power plant and geothermal wellfield operations, including startup, balancing, performance evaluation, and daily reporting.
• Operate site mobile equipment (excluding NCCCO-rated cranes) and utilize hand, electric, and pneumatic tools safely and proficiently.
• Perform basic service, predictive, and preventive maintenance on plant and wellfield equipment using CMMS software.
• Operate, maintain, and identify plant systems and components, including valves, rotating equipment, instrumentation, and P&IDs.
• Execute lockout/tagout/tryout procedures and comply with all plant safety, fire protection, life safety, and process safety management systems.
• Follow direction from plant leadership, coordinate contractors as needed, contribute to operational improvements, and remain flexible to meet changing plant needs.
• Other duties as assigned

Competencies – What we’re looking for

• Demonstrates high integrity, strong work ethic, sound judgment, and effective problem-solving abilities.
• Possesses strong planning and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage time efficiently, and develop realistic action plans.
• Self-motivated, able to inspire and motivate others, and receptive to constructive feedback.
• Exhibits effective leadership and people management skills.
• Proficient in computer applications (MS Outlook, Excel, Word, and CMMS) with strong writing, grammar, and mathematical skills.
• Start, stop, and operate plant, wellfield, and auxiliary equipment at a basic operational level.
• Operate plant and wellfield systems from both the control room and in the field.
• Identify, respond to, and assist in resolving upset or abnormal operating conditions accurately and efficiently.
• Support optimization efforts to achieve the best operating point and maintain maximum plant output.
• Evaluate equipment performance, troubleshoot issues, and proactively recommend improvements.
• Assist with hourly, daily, and weekly site generation forecasting.
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently in plant and wellfield environments.
• Maintain knowledge of all regulatory compliance requirements and operating limits for plant and wellfield systems.
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality, and perform other assigned duties as required.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws. Certain job functions described herein may be subject to possible modification in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.

Location and Benefits

• The position is based out of our Lightning Dock power plant located in Animas, NM
• Paid holidays
• 18 days PTO + PTO accrual increase based on tenure
• Medical and dental coverage
• 401k + Match
• Stock options
• Growth opportunities at a company with a direct impact in displacing carbon
  emissions

Equal Opportunity Employer

Zanskar is an equal-opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practice laws.