Power Plant O&M Technician (12-Hour Shifts)

ContourGlobal; Bakersfield (CA); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

ContourGlobal is seeking an Operations & Maintenance Technician based in Bakersfield, California. You will monitor plant equipment, respond to alarms, and execute start-up/shutdown procedures to ensure safe, efficient operation. Join a team dedicated to reliable power and sustainable energy.

You will perform routine maintenance, enforce health and safety practices, and support continuous improvement in plant performance while coordinating with supervisors and maintenance staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; minimum two years of operations experience.
• Ability to understand procedures and instructions.
• Maintenance experience in a process manufacturing or power production setting.
• Demonstrated ability to operate a power plant and related auxiliary equipment.
• Excellent verbal and writing communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work well with others and be self-directed.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Strong mechanical skills and ability to maintain electrical control equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine rounds inspecting machinery for potential malfunctions or failures.
• Maintain logs recording operating conditions and report irregularities.
• Start-up and shutdown equipment in normal and emergency situations.
• Perform facility water chemistry tests and manage chemicals.
• Operate heavy equipment and cranes as required.
• Assist in preventative maintenance and spare parts inventory tracking.
• Comply with all safety policies and procedures.
• Identify hazardous conditions and notify supervisor to take corrective action.

Skills

Safety leadership

Maintenance experience

Electrical systems

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Excel

MS Word

Job description

ContourGlobal is seeking an Operations & Maintenance Technician based in Bakersfield, California. You will monitor plant equipment, respond to alarms, and execute start-up/shutdown procedures to ensure safe, efficient operation. Join a team dedicated to reliable power and sustainable energy.

You will perform routine maintenance, enforce health and safety practices, and support continuous improvement in plant performance while coordinating with supervisors and maintenance staff.