Operations & Maintenance Technician

The Operations and Maintenance Technician is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of all Plant equipment under their control in accordance with written plant procedures and under the direction of the Lead Operations and Maintenance Technician. In the absence of specific orders and/or directives, the Operator exercises initiative, using experience and good judgment in Plant operation. Comply with plant policies including those concerning safety and environmental.

The St Charles Energy Center is 2x1 gas fired combined cycle facility utilizing GE 7FA.05 Gas Turbines and D11 Steam Turbine. The facility uses beneficial reuse, or reclaim, water in a counterflow cooling tower for condenser cooling. The 745 MW facility is interconnected to PEPCO and sells power into the PJM market.

Oversee the safe, efficient, reliable, and environmentally sound operation of plant equipment

Properly operate Control Room, combustion turbines and plant auxiliary equipment during normal and emergency operation

Troubleshoot plant equipment to resolve operational problems

Operate various computer systems to receive, analyze, comprehend, and input data

Monitor and record data available using various instruments, recording charts, annunciator systems and other monitoring devices onto shift logs as directed by plant operational procedures

Implement Plant Emergency Procedures as needed

Observe variations in operating conditions and interpret meter and gauge readings

Communicate conditions of plant system and equipment to others

Apply knowledge of gas power plant operations and basic power plant principles to daily decision-making and work tasks

Discern and respond to verbal and auditory signals from control panel

Work without supervision inspection while carrying out duties

Take, record, and analyze readings of various electrical and mechanical meters

Training of operators in their qualifications

Ensure shift operations and maintenance PMs are performed

Knowledge of and ability to operate various switches and valves and the effect each has on the total operation

Meet physical requirements of the job, performing tasks while standing, walking, climbing, and squatting

Performance of duties requires working rotating shifts and response to calls 24 hours/day, seven days/week.

Other duties as assigned.

3-5+ years of relevant experience in power plants or equivalent military experience.

Competent oral and written communication skills are required.

Knowledge of computer systems and software, and the ability to read technical manuals and drawings.

Demonstrates full knowledge and proficiency in the operation and maintenance of a combined-cycle combustion turbine generating station, including balance-of-plant equipment.

Demonstrated supervisory skills.

Work overtime and non-standard working hours as required.

Requires wearing personal protective safety equipment (safety glasses, hard hat, appropriate footwear, ear plugs, etc.)

Requires operation of a personal computer.

Driving on company business is a requirement of this position and as such, the incumbent shall have and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Ability to lift 40–75 lbs. and work in physically demanding conditions.

Other Desirable Skills

Excellent communication and decision-making abilities.

Strong planning, organizational, and multitasking skills.

Proven ability to adapt to changing priorities and schedules.

Proficient in Microsoft Office and CMMS software.

Commitment to teamwork and exceptional customer service

Modified Dupont – 7’s

• 7 dayshifts on, 7 days off, 7 nightshifts on, 7 days off
• 12 hours per shift