Operations & Maintenance Technician

Reference

EPR009227

Posting Reference

IND1

Location

Crockett, CA, USA

Type

Full Time

Job Category

Operations

EthosEnergy is hiring an Operations & Maintenance Technician for the 240 MW Crockett Cogeneration Project in Crockett, CA. You'll operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair plant mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems including gas/steam turbines, generators, HRSGs, pumps, compressors, and water treatment equipment to ensure safe, reliable performance. Safety, environmental compliance, and a hands-on problem-solving mindset are essential. Approved salary range for this role is $122,114 - $150,955 based on experience and skill set.

Job Responsibilities

Perform piping and conduit installation in the plant for system upgrades and modifications.

Operate demineralizers, compressors, and turbine components.

Perform Inspection of Watch on each system within the plant.

Maintains equipment by tightening fittings, replacing valve packing, gaskets, valves, and gauges.

Cleaning, replacing, oiling and lubricating other component parts and equipment as required.

Reads meters, gauges, or automatic devices to record data such as temperature of equipment, vibration of equipment, hours of operation, pressure, and fluid levels, water chemistry to verify operating conditions.

Performs general housekeeping and continuous improvement of the appearance of the facility including painting projects as required. Maintains the cleanliness of all areas of the plant and control room.

Performs capital project and/or major program responsibilities as assigned by Plant Management.

Coordinates purchasing with appropriate personnel and vendors in an effort to achieve timely repair of plant equipment.

Operate and maintains a Combined Cycle power generating facility equipment with minimal guidance or assistance as directed by and in coordination with the CRO.

Identify and resolve CEMS problems. Assist in calibrations and gas bottle change outs.

Keeps Operations Manager and/or CRO fully informed of unusual plant conditions and current job progress as the job relates to facility operations when assigned on- shift.

Responsible for ordering chemicals through established vendors.

Utilizes the facility's computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).

Works with the Operations Manager in managing the plant's inventory, performing audits as needed.

Responsible for opening and closing circuit breakers as required for proper system operation and electrical isolation.

Outage planning and scheduling involvement

Assist with development of Operations and Maintenance procedures

Assist with administering the Operator training program

Assist with performing Root Cause Analysis of failures.

May operate heavy equipment such man lift and forklift.

Perform water chemistry analysis on HRSG, auxiliary boiler, and cooling tower systems.

Ensure water chemistry is within proper control ranges. Make adjustments to water chemistry, as needed, by controlling chemical feed and/or blowdown rates. Work with plant chemist, OMT's and water treatment vendor to properly monitor overall chemistry program

Operate demineralized water system in accordance with OEM and plant procedures and monitor demineralized water to ensure quality is within acceptable limits.

Reads, understands and complies with all regulatory procedures and facility safety programs. Follow all plant environmental permits.

Required Skills / Knowledge

Demonstrates knowledge of all facets of power plant operations.

Demonstrates the ability to make competent decisions in emergency situations.

Capable of writing operating procedures, work requests, written records.

Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel and Word

Demonstrates the ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical one-lines, logic drawings, technical manuals and P&ID's.

Will write routine reports, solve practical problems, and clearly communicate tasks and needs, and training of other personnel.

Mechanical, instrumentation and electrical equipment knowledge is required.

Adept at troubleshooting and diagnosing problems with mechanical equipment with the ability to apply a resolution in a timely fashion.

Proficient at repairing, replacing, dismantling and inspecting defective plant equipment and parts such as pumps, valves, fans, gearboxes, demineralizers, compressors, and turbine components.

Capable of operating welding and cutting equipment and completes metal fabrication projects.

Proficient at Water Chemistry.

Capable of setting up and operating a drill press, pipe threading machine, grinder and other various tools to make and repair parts and equipment.

Experience

Two to four years related experience and/or training; or a combination of experience and/or education preferred.

Education Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required.

Associate's degree (AA) or equivalent from a two-year college to technical school preferred

Physical Requirements

Ability to do walk, reach, climb, and lift (up to 50 pounds).

Must be willing to work a 12-hour rotating shift and be available to work for call-ins and work overtime as needed.

What We Offer

Approved salary range for this role is $122,114 - $150,955 based on experience and skill set

Supportive company culture that values its employees

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision & 401 K Plan

Paid Parental Leave, Time Off & Holidays

Extra money in your paycheck - Employee Referral Bonus

Personal Development & Career Succession Planning

Company sponsored Perks & Discount programs

EthosEnergy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.