O&M Technician

Constellation Energy; Wharton (TX); On-site; USD 64,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Constellation Energy is seeking an O&M Technician III/CRO to oversee the operation and maintenance of our power plant, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient performance.

You will monitor equipment, read gauges, perform preventive maintenance, train others, and work rotating shifts and overtime as required.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent in power plant technology or electronics.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts and overtime.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license and access to an insured vehicle.
• Ability to work in a power plant environment with climbing and walking long distances.
• Able to lift at least 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor plant equipment using computerized control systems.
• Maintain operating logs and records of activities.
• Perform maintenance and repair on pumps, gearboxes, HRSGs, valves, and related components.
• Train and develop other employees in preventative maintenance.
• Develop operating procedures for safe, consistent plant operation.
• Work assigned shifts safely and efficiently under Work Management processes.

Skills

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Physical stamina

Shift work

Safety awareness

Education

Associates Degree in Power Plant Technology, Engineering Technology, or Electronics

HS Diploma with Power Plant Technology training

Job description

COMPANY OVERVIEW

As the nation’s largest producer of clean, carbon-free energy, Constellation is a company purposely-built to meet the challenges of the climate crisis. Constellation has been the leader in clean energy production for more than a decade and we are growing our company and capabilities. Now, we’re accelerating, speeding our low-carbon or no-carbon power to more people in more places, day and night, providing our customers and communities with options to buy, manage and use energy as part of their decarbonization mission. The race is on to confront the climate crisis and Constellation is ready to meet the challenge. Come join us as we lead energy, together.

TOTAL REWARDS

Constellation offers a wide range of benefits and rewards, designed to help our employees thrive professionally and personally. In addition to highly competitive salaries, we offer a bonus program, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, including a robust wellness program paid time off for vacation, holidays and sick days and much more.

PRIMARY PURPOSE

The primary responsibilities of this role will be the overall operation and maintenance of the power plant to maximize asset value.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

1. Responsible for all phases of power plant operation. The O&M Tech III uses computerized control systems to start, stop, and monitor equipment including reading gauges and meters and recording activities in operating logs and records.

2. Uses computerized maintenance management system to maintain and control work order system and spare parts inventory. Perform maintenance and repair work on plant equipment such as pumps, gearboxes, fans, turbines, bearings, HRSG&rsquos, pipe systems, valves, and limotorque operators.

3. Trains and develops other employees in performing preventative maintenance and routine equipment service activities. Practices situational leadership, environmental and safety stewardship.

4. Leads equipment or system problem identification and recommends solutions.

5. Develops operating procedures for plant equipment to ensure consistent and safe operation.

6. Performs all work during an assigned shift in a safe, continuous, and efficient manner while maintaining environmental and housekeeping standards within federal, state, and local guidelines. Performs work per Work Management processes and ensures safety using equipment Tag out process.

7. Available for rotating shift work and overtime as required.

8. Perform any other duties as assigned

POSITION SCOPE

The incumbent in this position must be able to communicate across all levels of the organization. The O & M Technician III/CRO must have previously passed testing requirements and qualifications before performing in this role.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Associates Degree in Power Plant Technology, Engineering Technology, or Electronics OR
• HS Diploma with minimum of 18 months of trade or technical training in Power Plant Technology
• Successfully complete the training requirements and time in job requirements for the position including previously passing the EEI TECH test
• Available for rotating shift work and overtime as required
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Basic computer skills
• Understanding of power plant prints
• Valid driver&rsquos license and access to an insured vehicle
• Ability to work in a power plant environment that includes climbing and walking long distances
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds