Operations & Maintenance Technician

CAMS; Waldorf (MD); On-site; USD 63,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k)

FSA/HSA

Employee referral incentives

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

CAMS is seeking an Operations and Maintenance Technician for the St Charles Energy Center in Maryland. The role requires supervising shift operations, operating control systems, and ensuring safe, reliable plant performance on a 12-hour shift cycle.

Qualified applicants should have 3–5+ years in power plants or related military experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work rotating shifts with travel as needed. Comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years in power plants or equivalent military experience.
• Competent oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of computer systems, software, and reading technical manuals/drawings.
• Supervisory skills and ability to work overtime or non-standard hours.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safe, efficient, reliable operation of plant equipment.
• Operate control room, combustion turbines, and auxiliary equipment.
• Troubleshoot operational problems and input data into systems.
• Monitor data and record on shift logs; follow plant procedures.

Skills

Effective communication

Power plant operations

Supervisory experience

Reading manuals/drawings

Safety compliance

Lifting 40–75 lbs

Tools

CMMS software

Microsoft Office

Control room software

Job description

The Operations and Maintenance Technician is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of all Plant equipment under their control in accordance with written plant procedures and under the direction of the Lead Operations and Maintenance Technician. In the absence of specific orders and/or directives, the Operator exercises initiative, using experience and good judgment in Plant operation. Comply with plant policies including those concerning safety and environmental.

The St Charles Energy Center is 2x1 gas fired combined cycle facility utilizing GE 7FA.05 Gas Turbines and D11 Steam Turbine. The facility uses beneficial reuse, or reclaim, water in a counterflow cooling tower for condenser cooling. The 745 MW facility is interconnected to PEPCO and sells power into the PJM market.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Oversee the safe, efficient, reliable, and environmentally sound operation of plant equipment
• Properly operate Control Room, combustion turbines and plant auxiliary equipment during normal and emergency operation
• Troubleshoot plant equipment to resolve operational problems
• Operate various computer systems to receive, analyze, comprehend, and input data
• Monitor and record data available using various instruments, recording charts, annunciator systems and other monitoring devices onto shift logs as directed by plant operational procedures
• Implement Plant Emergency Procedures as needed
• Observe variations in operating conditions and interpret meter and gauge readings
• Communicate conditions of plant system and equipment to others
• Apply knowledge of gas power plant operations and basic power plant principles to daily decision-making and work tasks
• Discern and respond to verbal and auditory signals from control panel
• Work without supervision inspection while carrying out duties
• Take, record, and analyze readings of various electrical and mechanical meters
• Training of operators in their qualifications
• Ensure shift operations and maintenance PMs are performed
• Knowledge of and ability to operate various switches and valves and the effect each has on the total operation
• Meet physical requirements of the job, performing tasks while standing, walking, climbing, and squatting
• Performance of duties requires working rotating shifts and response to calls 24 hours/day, seven days/week.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications And Skills

• 3-5+ years of relevant experience in power plants or equivalent military experience.
• Competent oral and written communication skills are required.
• Knowledge of computer systems and software, and the ability to read technical manuals and drawings.
• Demonstrates full knowledge and proficiency in the operation and maintenance of a combined-cycle combustion turbine generating station, including balance-of-plant equipment.
• Demonstrated supervisory skills.
• Work overtime and non-standard working hours as required.
• Requires wearing personal protective safety equipment (safety glasses, hard hat, appropriate footwear, ear plugs, etc.)
• Requires operation of a personal computer.
• Driving on company business is a requirement of this position and as such, the incumbent shall have and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to lift 40–75 lbs. and work in physically demanding conditions.

Other Desirable Skills

• Excellent communication and decision-making abilities.
• Strong planning, organizational, and multitasking skills.
• Proven ability to adapt to changing priorities and schedules.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and CMMS software.
• Commitment to teamwork and exceptional customer service

Schedule

• Modified Dupont – 7’s
  • 7 dayshifts on, 7 days off, 7 nightshifts on, 7 days off
• 12 hours per shift

$46 - $62 an hour

Applicants must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a clean driving record, as this position requires occasional travel for company business. Candidates should be comfortable operating a vehicle as part of their job responsibilities and must meet any applicable company and insurance requirements.

Full-time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k), flexible spending accounts, health spending accounts, employee referral incentives, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and other company-sponsored programs.

Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified Applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.

We believe in transparency and providing candidates with important information to make informed decisions. The salary range for this position is commensurate with experience, qualifications, and location. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, and relevant qualifications.

This range represents the base salary and does not include other forms of compensation, such as bonuses, benefits, or equity, which may be offered in addition to the base pay. The company reserves the right to modify compensation ranges at any time in accordance with business needs and market conditions.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.