O&M Technician I — Power Plant Operations

southwestgen

Escondido (CA)

On-site

USD 52,000 - 76,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

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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.

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