Power Plant O&M Technician — Safe Ops, Growth & Benefits

Camstex; Milton, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long‑term disability

Short‑term disability

Life insurance

401k plan

Flexible spending accounts

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Santa Rosa Energy Center in Milton, Florida is seeking an Operations & Maintenance Technician to ensure safe, reliable operation of a 1x1 combined-cycle plant. The role covers operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems on shift, with strict adherence to safety and environmental regulations.

Qualified candidates typically have 2–4 years of power plant experience, a high school diploma (associate degree preferred), and proficiency with CMMS and

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of related experience in power plant operations or maintenance preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or technical training preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of power plant operations and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain combined-cycle power plant equipment with minimal supervision.
• Perform inspections and monitor systems, recording data on temperature, vibration, pressure, water chemistry, and other operating conditions.
• Maintain and repair plant equipment: tighten fittings, replace valve packing, gaskets, valves, gauges, and lubricate components.
• Conduct water chemistry analysis on HRSG, auxiliary boiler, and cooling tower systems; adjust chemical feed and blowdown rates as needed.
• Operate and monitor demineralized water systems to ensure quality standards.
• Identify and resolve CEMS issues; assist with calibrations and gas bottle changes.
• Utilize CMMS for work orders and maintenance documentation.
• Assist with outage planning, scheduling, and development of O&M procedures.
• Perform piping and conduit installations for system upgrades.
• Operate heavy equipment such as man lifts and forklifts.
• Maintain plant inventory and assist with audits.
• Open and close circuit breakers for system operation and electrical isolation.
• Ensure compliance with safety programs, environmental permits, and regulatory procedures.
• Maintain housekeeping standards and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Power plant operations

Troubleshooting

Mechanical skills

Instrumentation systems

P&ID reading

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree preferred

Tools

CMMS

MS Office

Job description

Santa Rosa Energy Center in Milton, Florida is seeking an Operations & Maintenance Technician to ensure safe, reliable operation of a 1x1 combined-cycle plant. The role covers operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems on shift, with strict adherence to safety and environmental regulations.

Qualified candidates typically have 2–4 years of power plant experience, a high school diploma (associate degree preferred), and proficiency with CMMS and