Operations & Maintenance Technician II

Job Juncture; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Job Juncture is seeking a senior plant operator in San Diego, CA to monitor and control plant equipment, read gauges, and record activities in logs. Responsibilities include start-up/shut-down, maintenance, training module input, and ensuring safety compliance. Requires 10+ years experience, EH&S knowledge, and calibration tooling proficiency.

Role demands strong communication, problem-solving, and the ability to work with minimal supervision, with night/overtime shifts and potential travel.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• AA or trade certification preferred.
• Senior level: 10+ years directly related experience.
• Experience with hazardous energy, chemicals and waste materials.
• Experience using testing equipment and calibration appliances.
• Mechanical, Electrical or I&C experience preferred; basic certifications/licensures.
• Strong verbal and written communication and ability to learn quickly.

Responsibilities

• Perform start-up, operation, monitoring, shutdown and lock-out of plant equipment.
• Maintain and repair mechanical and electrical equipment safely and efficiently.
• Develop operational procedures and training modules as needed.
• Prepare reports and maintain operating logs and records.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory procedures.
• Communicate plant conditions to team and management; operate control room and field systems.
• Possess ability to work with limited supervision and overtime as required.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma

AA or equivalent

Technical/trade certification

Tools

Maximo

TK Pro

MS Excel

MS Word

Power Point

Job description

Seeking LMS 100 senior-level position responsible for start, stop and monitoring of equipment including reading gauges, meters and recording activities in operating logs and records. Uses computers and monitoring equipment to measure, record and make adjustments within operating parameters. Performs a variety of plant maintenance tasks including diagnosis, maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment in a safe, efficient and economical manner. Performs overhaul maintenance and system improvement tasks. Incumbents assist in the development of operational procedures, operator training modules and provide input to plant betterment items to improve plant safety, reliability and efficiency. Ensures compliance with all local, State and Federal regulations and plant procedures.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of complex technical services/support duties requiring specialized operational knowledge.
• Regularly makes decisions on non-routine or escalated technical issues.
• Responsible to meet contract sales agreement within safe, reliable, and efficient equipment operational limitations during shift.
• Independently prioritizes and executes responsibilities.
• Reviews own work and possibly the work of others; work results are the highest quality standards and advanced technical competency.
• Resolves the most complex technical issues, conferring with management occasionally; may serve as a resource to others in resolution of complex issues.
• Works under limited to no supervision.
• Prepares, maintains and provides a variety of reports/documents as required or upon request.
• Ensures strict adherence to all safety, NERC, and environmental procedures.
• Ensures compliance with ISO notifications.
• Communicates with Balancing Authority using 3‑way communication.
• Familiar with NERC requirements for operating a simple or combined cycle power plant.
• Uses email, MS Word, and MS Excel to communicate to the facility marketing team, and to update reports.
• Communicates condition of plant systems, equipment and pertinent information to others.
• Interprets and responds to visual and auditory signals from control panel.
• Performs control room and outside operation of all station equipment and systems during routine, abnormal, and emergency operations.
• Position requires a qualification process to demonstrate ability to properly and safely operate the power plant.
• Performs start‑up, operation, monitoring, shutdown and lock‑out of plant auxiliary equipment at the equipment location.
• Operates all plant mobile equipment, forklift, man‑lift, etc.
• Performs chemical analysis on plant water systems which include boiler water, demineralized water, condensate water, feedwater, cooling water, and raw water.
• Operates and performs routine maintenance on a reverse osmosis system and cation/anion bed demineralizing system.
• Performs maintenance and upkeep of site buildings and grounds.
• Must be available for night, overtime, weekend, and holiday work as required.
• May be required to support job responsibilities as needed outside of scheduled work hours.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Profile to Succeed

• High School Diploma, degree from a technical/vocational school, military service or equivalent required.
• Preferred Associate’s degree (AA) or equivalent from a two‑year college, trade school certification or advanced education in mechanical, electrical, or instrumentation.
• Senior level: generally, 10+ years directly related experience including understanding of environmental & safety regulations and previous experience working as a senior level plant operator.
• Experience working with and around hazardous energy, chemicals, and waste materials.
• Requires previous experience using testing equipment & calibration appliances.
• Mechanical, Electrical or I&C experience preferred.
• Basic certifications/licensures.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills and possess the ability to learn.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with an advanced understanding of chemistry, physics, electricity and mathematics.
• Ability to follow both verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and make sound decisions.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail, accuracy, and timeliness.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to interact and communicate well with individuals in all areas of the company and outside vendors.
• Ability to demonstrate basic computer knowledge of Word, Excel, Power Point, Maximo, TK Pro and various other programs.
• Ability to provide work direction and training to small groups of employees in a professional and accurate manner.
• Ability and willingness to read and interpret blueprints, schematic diagrams, procedures and technical manuals.
• Valid U.S. Driver license with acceptable MVR history, if applicable.