Power Plant O&M Technician Trainee — Startups & Maintenance

talenenergy; Mount Sterling (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Prescription plans

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Talen Energy, at the Darby Generating Station in Mt. Sterling, Ohio, seeks an Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Technician/Trainee to support startup, operation and maintenance of six combustion turbines for a 475–480 MW natural gas-fired plant serving the PJM grid.

Candidates should have vocational training or mechanical experience; 2–4 years of power plant experience preferred. Role requires flexible shifts, on-call duties, and relocation within 30 minutes of the site.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School diploma or GED; technical degree preferred.
• Military technical training or equivalent experience considered.
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude; willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Operate and control Combustion Turbines and balance-of-plant equipment, including startup, synchronization, and shutdown procedures.
• Monitor plant systems, respond to alarms, and take corrective actions for abnormal conditions.
• Communicate with dispatch to confirm unit status and adjust output as required.
• Inspect, calibrate, troubleshoot, and repair electrical, instrumentation, and control systems using schematics and test equipment.
• Perform mechanical maintenance and assist with predictive and preventive maintenance activities.
• Utilize work management systems for work orders and material requests.
• Direct and assist contractors and team members; conduct job safety analyses and follow established safety protocols.
• Initiate clearance permits and ensure proper isolation of plant equipment per site procedures.
• Respond to emergencies, maintain plant security, and stay proficient in firefighting, first aid, and CPR.
• Participate in safety, environmental, and technical training; mentor and share knowledge with peers.
• Uphold ethical behavior, environmental stewardship, and compliance with all safety and regulatory standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Must relocate/live within 30 minutes of the Darby Power, LLC facility.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Shift flexibility

On-call availability

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline preferred

Tools

GE MKV

Emerson Ovation

Job description

Talen Energy, at the Darby Generating Station in Mt. Sterling, Ohio, seeks an Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Technician/Trainee to support startup, operation and maintenance of six combustion turbines for a 475–480 MW natural gas-fired plant serving the PJM grid.

Candidates should have vocational training or mechanical experience; 2–4 years of power plant experience preferred. Role requires flexible shifts, on-call duties, and relocation within 30 minutes of the site.