Power Plant O&M Technician I

Crusoe; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and equity

Paid time off

Health, dental & vision insurance

HSA contributions

401(k) Retirement plan with company4

Paid parental leave

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Crusoe is seeking an Operations & Maintenance Technician to ensure the proper operation and maintenance of our power facility. You will operate, troubleshoot, and repair complex equipment including gas and steam turbines, generators, and water treatment systems while adhering to safety and environmental regulations.

This full-time role requires authorization to work in the USA and offers diverse responsibilities across plant reliability and compliance.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Demonstrable knowledge of all facets of power plant operations and emergency decision-making.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical one-lines, logic drawings, manuals, and P&IDs.
• Troubleshooting mechanical, instrumentation, and electrical equipment; operating welding/cutting equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain a simple cycle power generating facility and its auxiliary equipment, including heat recovery steam generators, air compressors, and fire suppression systems with minimal guidance.
• Identify and resolve CEMS problems, perform Root Cause Analysis of failures, and repair pumps, valves, and gearboxes.
• Conduct "Inspection of Watch" on all plant systems and read meters or automatic devices to record temperatures, vibrations, fluid levels, and water chemistry.
• Perform analysis on HRSG, auxiliary boiler, and cooling tower systems; control chemical feed and blowdown rates to maintain proper control ranges.
• Open and close circuit breakers for system operation or electrical isolation; install piping and conduit for plant upgrades.
• Utilize CMMS and assist with developing Operations and Maintenance procedures.
• Coordinate with vendors for chemical ordering and equipment repair; assist in training operators.
• Perform general housekeeping, painting, and continual improvement tasks.

Skills

Power Plant Expertise

Maintenance Skills

Communication

Technical Literacy

Physical Ability

Work Flexibility

Authorization

Safety Compliance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associates Degree (AA) or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)

Job description

Crusoe is seeking an Operations & Maintenance Technician to ensure the proper operation and maintenance of our power facility. You will operate, troubleshoot, and repair complex equipment including gas and steam turbines, generators, and water treatment systems while adhering to safety and environmental regulations.

This full-time role requires authorization to work in the USA and offers diverse responsibilities across plant reliability and compliance.