Power Plant O&M Technician – Stable, Hands-On Role

CAMS - Texas

Milton (FL)

On-site

USD 97,424,000 - 106,020,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

LTD (Long-Term Disability)

STD (Short-Term Disability)

Life insurance

401k

Flexible spending accounts

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral program

Job summary

Santa Rosa Energy Center is seeking an Operations & Maintenance Technician to operate and maintain a 1x1 combined-cycle power plant in Florida. You will troubleshoot, repair, and monitor gas and steam turbine systems, HRSGs, pumps, and balance-of-plant equipment on shift.

Compliance with safety and environmental rules is essential. You will perform water chemistry analyses, calibrations, and participate in outage planning, with opportunities for career growth in a stable facility under a

Qualifications

2–4 years of related experience in power plant operations or maintenance preferred.
High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree or technical school training preferred.
Comprehensive knowledge of power plant operations and equipment.
Ability to make sound decisions in emergency situations.
Proficient in troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems.
Skilled in reading and interpreting P&IDs, electrical one-lines, mechanical drawings, and technical manuals.
Strong verbal and written communication skills; capable of writing procedures and reports.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).
Knowledge of water chemistry and ability to maintain proper control ranges.
Ability to operate machine tools (drill press, pipe threading machine, grinder) for repairs.

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 all safety programs, environmental permits, and regulatory procedures.
Maintain housekeeping standards and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.