The Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Technician supports the safe, reliable operation and maintenance of the Batavia Power Plant, a 62 MW combined-cycle cogeneration facility producing both electricity and thermal energy. This hands-on role assists with operating combustion turbines, HRSGs, steam turbines, generators, and balance-of-plant equipment while performing routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting activities. The position offers structured training and development toward Control Room Operator (CRO) qualification within a collaborative power generation environment. Your scope of responsibility as O&M Technician will include the following primary functions: Support the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of the plant by performing field operations, monitoring, maintenance, and safety activities in coordination with the Control Room Operator. Receive shift turnover, review logs, and inspect equipment while identifying special instructions and abnormal operating conditions. Monitor and operate boilers, gas and steam turbines, auxiliaries, and balance-of-plant equipment. Perform start-up, shutdown, and routine operations under the direction of the Control Room Operator. Prepare equipment for service and perform inspections and operational tests to verify proper performance and prevent downtime. Identify, report, and respond to abnormal equipment conditions while maintaining accurate operating logs and equipment records. Monitor emissions control systems and promptly notify the Control Room Operator of regulatory deviations. Collect water samples and perform chemical testing in accordance with plant procedures and laboratory safety requirements. Safely handle hazardous chemicals, perform transfer operations, and respond to spills or leaks in accordance with emergency procedures. Operate electrical breakers and switches and perform lockout/tagout procedures to safely isolate equipment for maintenance. Perform scheduled operational and reliability testing of critical plant equipment, including lubrication, protection, fire protection, and chemical safety systems. Perform routine maintenance, minor repairs, calibration, and troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and control systems. Support planned and unplanned outages. Assist with inspection and troubleshooting of PLC, DCS, and other plant control systems to ensure reliable automation. Coordinate onsite contractor and vendor activities and provide status updates to the Control Room Operator. Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas throughout the facility. Maintain CMMS work orders and accurately document maintenance activities, spare parts usage, and inventory transactions. Perform additional duties as directed by control room staff and plant management to support effective plant operations. Work Schedule The O&M Technician normally works a Monday through Friday day-shift schedule. Extended hours, flexible shifts, weekends, holidays, and periodic callouts or on-call assignments may be required based on plant operations, workload demands, outages, and business needs. Occasional travel to provide backup O&M support to Sterling Power Plant as needed. Core Qualifications and Skills High school diploma or equivalent required; an associate degree in power plant technology, engineering technology, or a related technical field is preferred. Equivalent military or industry experience may be considered. Experience supporting operations and maintenance activities in a power generation or heavy industrial facility; combined-cycle experience is preferred. Working knowledge of gas turbines, steam systems, HRSGs, generators, pumps, valves, compressors, and other balance-of-plant equipment. Basic understanding of plant operations, startup and shutdown procedures, instrumentation, controls, and electrical systems. Ability to inspect equipment, perform basic troubleshooting, interpret operating procedures and technical drawings, and accurately document operational activities. Familiarity with preventive maintenance programs, CMMS applications, and safe work practices, including OSHA requirements and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO). Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills with a commitment to safety and continuous improvement. Must possess a valid, unrestricted U.S. driver's license and ensure it remains in good standing at all times.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$38.00 - $40.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week
