O&M Technician Trainee — Power Plant Operations

Talen Energy; Kentucky; On-site; USD 52,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

Prescription plans

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Talen Energy seeks an O&M Technician/Trainee for the Darby Generating Station in Mt. Sterling, OH. The site operates six combustion turbine generators with ~475–480 MW capacity and requires candidates with vocational training or mechanical experience.

Ideal candidates have 2–4 years of power plant experience, strong mechanical and electrical aptitude, and availability for varied shifts and on-call duties. Benefits include health, dental, vision, life, disability, and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline preferred
• Military technical training or equivalent experience considered
• Strong Mechanical & Electrical aptitude and willingness to learn
• Flexible to work varied shifts and share on-call duties for off-hour dispatches

Responsibilities

• Operate and control Combustion Turbines and balance-of-plant equipment, including startup, synchronization, and shutdown procedures
• Monitor plant systems, respond to alarms, and take corrective actions for abnormal conditions
• Communicate with dispatch to confirm unit status and adjust output as required
• Inspect, calibrate, troubleshoot, and repair electrical, instrumentation, and control systems using schematics and test equipment
• Perform mechanical maintenance and assist with predictive and preventive maintenance activities
• Utilize work management systems for work orders and material requests
• Direct and assist contractors and team members; conduct job safety analyses and follow established safety protocols
• Respond to emergencies, maintain plant security, and stay proficient in firefighting, first aid, and CPR

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Willingness to learn

Education

Technical degree or equivalent

Military technical training

Tools

GE MKV/Ovation control systems

Job description

Talen Energy seeks an O&M Technician/Trainee for the Darby Generating Station in Mt. Sterling, OH. The site operates six combustion turbine generators with ~475–480 MW capacity and requires candidates with vocational training or mechanical experience.

Ideal candidates have 2–4 years of power plant experience, strong mechanical and electrical aptitude, and availability for varied shifts and on-call duties. Benefits include health, dental, vision, life, disability, and a 401(k).