Power Plant Technician: Operations & Maintenance (Rotating Shifts)

Oglethorpe Power Corporation; Rincon (GA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Oglethorpe Power Corporation seeks a technician to support daily operations and maintenance of a 500 MW gas-fired plant. Responsibilities include startup/shutdown, rounds, troubleshooting, chemistry tasks, and ensuring safe, reliable plant performance under company policies and regulatory requirements.

The role requires a High School Diploma with 2+ years in a power facility or equivalent and may involve a second discipline in operations or maintenance. Expected OT to meet 24/7 plant needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of experience in operation or maintenance of a power facility or equivalent military experience.

Responsibilities

• Support daily plant operations and maintenance within a 500 MW gas-fired plant.
• Lead corrective actions and coordinate with supervision using work orders.
• Maintain compliance with safety policies, procedures and governmental regulations.
• Perform operator rounds, troubleshooting and preventive maintenance as part of the team.

Skills

Teamwork

Training skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical diagrams

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Two-year technical degree

Job description

Oglethorpe Power Corporation seeks a technician to support daily operations and maintenance of a 500 MW gas-fired plant. Responsibilities include startup/shutdown, rounds, troubleshooting, chemistry tasks, and ensuring safe, reliable plant performance under company policies and regulatory requirements.

The role requires a High School Diploma with 2+ years in a power facility or equivalent and may involve a second discipline in operations or maintenance. Expected OT to meet 24/7 plant needs.