O&M Technician I — Power Plant Operations

southwestgen; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Onward Energy, a leading renewable energy operator, seeks an Operations & Maintenance Technician I for the Escondido, CA plant. This journey-level role supports start/stop and monitoring of equipment, records operating data, and performs maintenance tasks to ensure safe, reliable operation.

You will work under the O&M Manager, participate in safety procedures and training, and be available for night, overtime, and weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associates degree or trade certification in mechanical, electrical or instrumentation preferred.
• Journey-level; 5+ years related experience including safety regulations and plant operation.

Responsibilities

• Resolves routine issues and follows general supervision.
• Monitors equipment through gauges/meters and records data.
• Performs maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Supports safety training and plant betterment initiatives.
• Assists with operator training and shift support tasks.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reading gauges & instruments

Safety compliance

Computer literacy

Hazardous materials handling

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates degree in mechanical / electrical / instrumentation

Tools

Testing equipment

Calibration appliances

Electrical troubleshooting tools

Job description

Onward Energy, a leading renewable energy operator, seeks an Operations & Maintenance Technician I for the Escondido, CA plant. This journey-level role supports start/stop and monitoring of equipment, records operating data, and performs maintenance tasks to ensure safe, reliable operation.

You will work under the O&M Manager, participate in safety procedures and training, and be available for night, overtime, and weekend shifts.