Plant Technician-Operations (Experienced or Entry Level)

Talen Energy; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, prescription coverage

Life and disability insurance

401(k) plan

Competitive vacation and sick time

Short-term incentive program

Job summary

Talen Energy is seeking a Plant Technician – Operations at the H.A. Wagner generating station. Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The role requires rotating 12-hour shifts, holidays, and overtime.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, mechanical experience, and strong problem-solving skills. Benefits include health, dental, vision coverage, a 401(k) plan, and competitive vacation time.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in a power plant preferred.
• Hands-on experience with operations and maintenance.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and tests on plant equipment.
• Document maintenance activities.
• Identify equipment problems and recommend solutions.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent vocational training

Minimum vocational training or mechanical experience

Job description

Job Summary

This position is a Plant Technician – Operations located at the H.A. Wagner natural gas and oil fired generating station in Baltimore, MD. Responsibilities include performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and ensuring safety and environmental compliance for all plant equipment. Rotating 12‑hour shifts, holidays, and overtime are required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety procedures are followed and maintain compliance with regulations.
• Perform preventive maintenance, tests, and round‑trips on plant equipment.
• Document maintenance activities and assist with training of other employees.
• Identify equipment or system problems, recommend solutions, and help modify operating procedures.
• Requisition parts and supplies as needed.
• Support plant operator qualifications training program and emergency response duties.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum vocational training or mechanical experience; preferred 5 years in a power plant.
• Hands‑on experience with power plant operations and maintenance, including mechanical, electrical, and instrument & controls.
• High school graduate or equivalent vocational training.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work rotating 12‑hour shifts, overtime, weekends and holidays.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet company driving standards.
• Stationary Engineer license preferred for experienced candidates.

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet company driving standards.
• Stationary Engineer license preferred for experienced candidates.

Physical and Mental Demands

Work requires mobility, climbing, lifting up to 50 lbs, standing for long periods, and ability to operate in adverse weather and high‑temperature conditions. The role includes emergency response duties requiring physical exertion and occasional work at heights.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, prescription coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Competitive vacation and sick time.
• Short‑term incentive program.

EEO Statement

Talen Energy is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity and the strength it brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, disability, or any other protected characteristic as may be defined by applicable law.