Operations & Maintenance Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision & 401K

Parental Leave

Referral Bonus

Career Development

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 operates and maintains power plant equipment, including turbines, boilers, and associated systems, on an on-shift basis.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, repairs, safety compliance, and reporting. Qualifications include two years in power plant maintenance or equivalent education, a valid driver’s license, and TWIC credentials within six months.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of utility industrial facility materials and practices.
• Effective oral and written communication abilities.
• Strong planning and organizing capabilities.
• Safety-focused with adherence to policies and procedures.
• Decision making and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work with others and maintain public safety.

Responsibilities

• Perform and assist in operation and maintenance of plant equipment under supervision.
• Follow job descriptions and work instructions; operate control rooms as needed.
• Work alone or in teams and supervise others when required.
• Maintain safety and housekeeping standards; handle emergency procedures.
• Read P&IDs, blueprints, and manuals for operation, troubleshooting, and repair.
• Work varying shifts, including overtime, to ensure continuous station operation.

Skills

Industrial materials knowledge

Communication skills

Planning & organizing

Safety awareness

Decision making

Team collaboration

Education

High School / Vocational

EEI TECH Test

TWIC credentials

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
• 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.