Power Plant Electrical Technician – Operations & Maintenance

Wayne State University; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne State University in the United States seeks an Electrical Engineering Technician to operate and maintain back-up power and cooling plants and their distribution systems. The role involves hands-on repairs, start-up/shut-down procedures, and ongoing engineering tests to ensure reliability.

Responsibilities include regular inspections, providing technical guidance to supervisors, and performing analyses to boost efficiency and cost-effectiveness of plant operation.

Responsibilities

• Performs repairs to generating plant equipment and related systems as indicated by tests.
• Engages in start-up and shut-down of the total system and new equipment per manufacturer specs.
• Conducts regular inspections and provides technical assistance to supervisors.
• Performs analyses of electrical equipment and controls to improve operation and efficiency.
• Identifies improvement plans for maintenance and distribution system operation.

Skills

Electrical repairs

Start-up/shut-down

Plant inspections

Engineering tests

Technical assistance

Job description

Wayne State University in the United States seeks an Electrical Engineering Technician to operate and maintain back-up power and cooling plants and their distribution systems. The role involves hands-on repairs, start-up/shut-down procedures, and ongoing engineering tests to ensure reliability.

Responsibilities include regular inspections, providing technical guidance to supervisors, and performing analyses to boost efficiency and cost-effectiveness of plant operation.