Operations & Maintenance Technician II - Power Plant

Ilocatum; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Ilocatum in San Diego, CA is seeking an Operations & Maintenance Technician II to start, stop, and monitor plant equipment, perform maintenance, and support safe, reliable plant operations. This senior role requires hands-on control room and field experience at a simple or combined cycle power plant.

The position is full-time with night, overtime, weekend and holiday availability; travel may be required. Requirements include 10+ years in related ops, NERC knowledge, and proficiency with Word,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or technical/vocational training with related experience.
• 10+ years of directly related experience in power plant operations/maintenance.
• Experience reading gauges, meters, blueprints, and technical manuals.

Responsibilities

• Start, stop, and monitor plant equipment; record operating data.
• Diagnose, maintain, repair mechanical and electrical equipment; perform overhaul tasks.
• Ensure safety, NERC, and environmental procedures compliance; communicate with Balancing Authority.

Skills

Gauges & meters

NERC knowledge

Blueprints & schematics

MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

Hazardous energy safety

Driver's license

Education

Associate degree (AA) or equivalent

Tools

Maximo

TK Pro

Job description

Operations & Maintenance Technician IISan Diego, CA | $45 to $60 per hourA power generation facility operating LMS100 gas turbine equipment is hiring an Operations & Maintenance Technician II to start, stop, and monitor plant equipment, perform plant maintenance and repair, and support safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations. This is a senior level position requiring hands on control room and field experience in a simple or combined cycle power plant.ScheduleFull time, with availability required for night, overtime, weekend, and holiday work as needed. Occasional travel may be required.Compensation$45 to $60 per hour, based on experience.What You'll DoThe Operations & Maintenance Technician II will start, stop, and monitor plant equipment, reading gauges and meters and recording activities in operating logs and records, while using computers and monitoring equipment to measure, record, and adjust operating parameters within safe limits. This person will diagnose, maintain, and repair mechanical and electrical equipment, perform overhaul maintenance and system improvement tasks, and assist in developing operational procedures and operator training modules. The role includes performing complex technical support duties requiring specialized operational knowledge, making decisions on non-routine or escalated technical issues, and working under limited to no supervision while meeting contract sales agreement requirements within safe and reliable equipment operating limits. This person will ensure strict adherence to safety, NERC, and environmental procedures, ensure compliance with ISO notifications, and communicate with the Balancing Authority using three way communication. Additional responsibilities include performing control room and outside operation of all station equipment during routine, abnormal, and emergency conditions, performing start up, operation, monitoring, shutdown, and lock out of plant auxiliary equipment, operating plant mobile equipment such as forklifts and man lifts, performing chemical analysis on plant water systems including boiler water, demineralized water, condensate water, feedwater, cooling water, and raw water, and operating and maintaining a reverse osmosis system and cation and anion bed demineralizing system. This person will also perform maintenance and upkeep of site buildings and grounds, prepare and maintain reports and documentation, and use Word and Excel to communicate with the facility marketing team and update reports.Required QualificationsHigh school diploma, technical or vocational school degree, military service, or equivalent10+ years of directly related experience, including understanding of environmental and safety regulations and previous experience as a senior level plant operatorExperience working with and around hazardous energy, chemicals, and waste materialsPrevious experience using testing equipment and calibration appliancesFamiliarity with NERC requirements for operating a simple or combined cycle power plantBasic computer knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPointAbility to read and interpret blueprints, schematic diagrams, procedures, and technical manualsValid U.S. driver's license with acceptable MVR history, if applicablePreferred QualificationsAssociate degree (AA) or equivalent from a two year college, trade school certification, or advanced education in mechanical, electrical, or instrumentationMechanical, electrical, or instrumentation and controls experienceBasic certifications or licensures relevant to plant operationsExperience with Maximo and TK ProCompensation and Benefits$45 to $60 per hourMedical, dental, and vision insurance401k retirement planPaid time offTo apply, submit your resume for consideration.