Operations & Maintenance Technician

EthosEnergy Group; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 86,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Salary Range awareness

Employee Referral Bonus

Personal Development & Career Succ.

Perks & Discount programs

Job summary

EthosEnergy O&M is recruiting for an Operations and Maintenance Technician I at the Edge Moor Facility in Wilmington, DE. The role covers operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing a 710 MW power plant with boilers, turbines, and balance-of-plant equipment.

On-shift responsibilities require strict safety compliance and accurate handoffs between shifts. Requirements include 2+ years in power plant maintenance or operations, high school or vocational training, and TWIC credentials

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of power plant maintenance/operations experience.
• High school education or vocational training required.
• Must obtain TWIC credentials within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain plant equipment under supervision.
• Read P&IDs, blueprints, and manuals for operation and repair.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems.
• Coordinate with shifts and ensure safe turnover.
• Adhere to safety and environmental rules.

Skills

Industrial materials

Oral & written communication

Planning & organizing

Safety compliance

Decision making

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma

Driver's license

TWIC credential

Job description

EthosEnergy O&M is recruiting for Operations and Maintenance Technician I, L1238 for its Edge Moor Facility located in Wilmington, DE. The 710 MW facility is equipped with three conventional steam boilers and associated steam turbines as well as one combustion turbine. The OMT will be responsible for the proper operation and maintenance of the power facility while assigned as an on-shift OMT. These responsibilities include, but are not limited to, operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation equipment. This equipment includes, but is not limited to, the gas turbine, steam turbine, generators, boilers, air compressors, water treatment equipment, demineralizers, motors, pumps, fire suppression systems, and all other balance of plant auxiliary equipment. Strictly adheres to all safety and environmental rules and regulations to protect employees, contractors, and public safety. This position reports directly to the operations manager.

Job Responsibilities

• Under limited supervision regularly and customarily performs and/or assists in the performance of any work required for the maintenance and operation of plant equipment.
• The duties will be those outlined in the job description for the job to which he/she is assigned.
• Works alone or with others as a team as directed.
• May be required to oversee the work of others of similar or lesser classifications. At top step of progression, will be required to operate the control room(s) and may be required to oversee the work of contract personnel in the absence of supervision.
• Observes, records and evaluates data; maintains and reviews operational and maintenance reporting logs and performs other necessary clerical work incidental to the job.
• Will be assigned outside or inside duties. Will work shift work, scheduled work, overtime, or irregular hours as may be necessary or requested to maintain continuity of service of the station or system.
• Ensures adequate turnover of information between shifts.
• Reads P&IDs, blueprints, instruction manuals, and other similar documents as necessary for proper operation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of equipment.
• Cooperates and communicates fully with all organizational personnel.
• Maintain high standards of safety and housekeeping.
• Must be knowledgeable to act upon emergency procedures during non-routine situations to maintain personnel safety and continuity of service.

Required Skills / Knowledge

• In depth knowledge of utility of industrial facility materials practices preferred.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Planning and organizing skills.
• Safety awareness and adherence to regulatory, company and site policies and procedures.
• Decision making and problem solving skills.
• Create a climate conductive to team success. Cooperates fully with all other members of the organization and other departments. Must be able to deal properly with the public, vendors, contractors, and in the best interest of the company.

Experience

• Must have at least two (2) years' experience in power plant maintenance or operations, or the equivalent, such as prior job experience or military training OR an equivalent educational experience where the employee must have completed three (3) years in an Associate's Degree Program with courses in electricity, electronics, instrumentation or a related field OR three (3) courses in one of those same fields with content satisfactory to the company in a post high school accredited curriculum.

Education Requirements

• High School or Vocational School education.
• Must possess a valid driver's license at all times.
• Must be able to pass qualification tests (EEI TECH Test) prior to the Company awarding the position.
• Must possess or obtain valid TWIC credentials within six (6) months of hire date.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to talk, walk, stand, sit, stoop, reach above shoulder, climb, and crawl, do heavy lifting, and must be able to distinguish colors.

What We Offer

• Annual Salary Range for this position is $86,000.00 - $87,000.00 based on experience and skills set
• Supportive company culture that values its employees
• 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.