Operations & Maintenance Technician

EthosEnergy; East Dundee (IL); On-site; USD 51,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision & 401K

Paid Parental Leave

7% Plant Bonus

Employee Referral Bonus

Career Development

Perks & Discounts

Job summary

EthosEnergy is seeking a skilled Power Plant Operations & Maintenance Technician (OMT) to join our team at DPC Rocky Road in East Dundee, IL. The role involves hands-on maintenance of combustion turbines and critical power generation equipment, with exposure to mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems.

You will operate and monitor turbines and generators while following safety practices and NERC guidelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree preferred.
• 2+ years in a Power Plant environment; experience with large frame turbines preferred.
• Experience using CMMS and power generation software/hardware.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical maintenance including predictive tasks and component replacement.
• Wire and test motors, thermocouples, fuses, and electrical circuits.
• Operate and monitor turbines, generators and balance of plant equipment.
• Understand and follow NERC regulations for turbine operation.
• Read mechanical/electrical diagrams and maintain parts inventory.
• Utilize CMMS to report, document, and schedule maintenance tasks.
• Adhere to safety practices and participate in safety tagging (LOTO).
• Remove/install/ calibrate various transmitters, meters, relays and instruments.
• Troubleshoot switchgear, control panels, transformers, and wiring.
• Support 12+ hour shifts and occasional travel to sister facility.

Skills

P&ID reading

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Team player

English proficiency

Shift flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in Electronics Technology

Tools

CMMS

Multimeters

Oscilloscope

Electrical testing tools

Job description

EthosEnergy is seeking a skilled Power Plant Operations & Maintenance Technician (OMT) to join our team at DPC Rocky Road in East Dundee, IL. DPC Rocky Road is a natural gas facility powered by Siemens 501D5A turbines.

In this hands‑on, multi‑craft role, you’ll help ensure safe, reliable plant operations by operating and maintaining combustion turbines and critical power generation equipment. You’ll gain broad exposure across mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems, making this an excellent opportunity to grow your technical expertise in a dynamic plant environment.

Competitive pay rate at $37.21–$55.82/hour based on experience and 7% plant performance bonus. Qualified candidates must have a minimum 1-2 years of power plant experience with a strong willingness to learn across multiple disciplines. Candidates who have experience with large frame combustion turbines strongly preferred!

Job Responsibilities

• Performing various mechanical maintenance duties including predictive maintenance, replacement of filters, gaskets, valve packing, pump alignment, compressors, bearing repacking, and rigging
• Wiring and disconnection of motors, replacement of thermocouples and fuses, pulling wire, and performing electrical checks
• Operating and monitoring combustion turbines, 13.8 kV generators and electric generation balance of plant equipment, including start up and shut down of plant equipment
• Understanding NERC regulations and guidelines when operating combustion turbines
• Reading mechanical flow diagrams, electrical one-line and wiring diagrams
• Ordering parts and assisting with inventory control and maintenance
• Applying safe work practices and participating in the station's safety tagging (LOTO) and maintaining records
• Remove / install / calibrate / troubleshoot various Transmitters, Transducers, Meters, Relays, Switches, Instruments, Systems, Devices, etc.
• Safe and Proper use of Multi-Meters and Signal Sourcing devices, Deadweight Testers, Oscilloscope, line and Wire Tracers and other calibrators/devices, etc.
• Troubleshooting Electrical Problems - Switch Gear, Control Panels, Transformers, Relays, Motor Starters, Breakers, Control Wiring, etc.
• UPS Systems - Battery, charger systems, troubleshooting system, etc.
• Pneumatic and motor operated valve & actuator testing, rebuilding / repairing, etc.
• Utilizes CMMS to report and update all corrective & preventative maintenance.
• Maintains the cleanliness of all areas of the plant.
• Performs contractor oversite and ensures safe work practices are adhered to.

Required Skills / Knowledge

• Able to read P&IDs, location drawings, I/O lists, etc.
• Ability to learn and understand Siemens T3000 DCS, Turbine Control, PLC, other Control Systems and serial communications systems, including fiber optics
• Knowledge of, or previous exposure to electric generating equipment
• The ability to read and interpret mechanical flow diagrams and electrical wiring diagrams
• The ability to function as a member of a self-directed work team
• The ability to work day/evening shifts to accommodate plant operations schedules
• The ability to use a variety of tools to facilitate the repair and maintenance of equipment
• The ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
• Ability to take general direction from the site Lead O&M Technician

Experience

• Required - At least 2 years in a Power Plant Environment; preferred – Large Frame Combustion Turbine Power Plant
• Power Plant Technical competence (understand software, hardware, networks, etc).
• Experience with utilizing a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; preferred - an associate’s degree in Electronics Technology or Technical Trade School

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs., climb steps and ladders, work off scaffolding and in tight places.
• Must be able to work 12+ hours, up to 7 days week when required and respond to call outs.
• Requires standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, twisting, climbing stairs and ladders, and entering plant areas to access, inspect, or collect data on plant equipment.
• Outdoor conditions may run from very cold to hot and humid.
• Must be able to work in confined spaces, dust, grease & oil and be exposed to loud noise.
• Requires occasional travel and temporary assignment to sister facility in East Dundee, IL
• Requires wearing personal protective safety equipment (safety glasses, hard hat, appropriate footwear, ear plugs, etc.)
• Will be required to work around rotating and energized equipment, hazardous materials and chemicals.

What We Offer

• The approved hourly range for this role is $37.21 - $55.82 per hour based on experience and education.
• 7% Plant Bonus Eligibility based on Performance
• Supportive company culture that values its employees
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision & 401 K Plan
• Paid Parental Leave, Time Off & Holidays
• Extra money in your paycheck - Employee Referral Bonus
• Personal Development & Career Succession Planning
• Company sponsored Perks & Discount programs

EthosEnergy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.