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Lead Balance of Plant (BOP) Technician
Job Category: Operations
Location: Sheperd's Flat, OR
Purpose of the Role
The Lead BOP Technician is responsible for supporting GE with the maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of all Balance of Plant (BOP) systems and equipment. This includes support systems such as auxiliary power, HVAC, grounding, lighting, SCADA-related infrastructure, and mechanical components not directly part of the generation or transmission equipment.
Key Responsibilities
Operations & Maintenance
- Support GE to Perform and lead scheduled preventive maintenance and corrective maintenance on BOP equipment.
- Support GE to Troubleshoot and repair electrical and mechanical systems, including transformers, switchgear, cable systems, protection panels, pumps, HVAC systems, and auxiliary power supplies.
- Support commissioning and start-up activities of BOP systems.
Supervision & Coordination
- Act as the technical lead for a team of BOP technicians and contractors.
- Coordinate work with electrical, mechanical, and instrumentation teams to avoid conflicts and ensure smooth operations.
- Assist in scheduling and prioritizing daily maintenance activities based on plant needs and work orders.
Technical Documentation
- Review, update, and maintain maintenance logs, service records, and technical documentation.
- Ensure compliance with OEM manuals, drawings, and industry standards.
- Participate in root cause analysis and failure reporting.
Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE)
- Follow and enforce all HSE policies and procedures.
- Conduct job safety analyses (JSAs) and participate in safety audits and toolbox talks.
- Ensure all work is performed using proper Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO) and permit systems.
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Technical diploma or certification in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Maintenance (or equivalent experience).
- 5 years of hands-on experience in plant maintenance or substation systems, including at least 1–2 years in a lead role.
- Solid understanding of BOP systems including auxiliary power, protection systems, SCADA infrastructure, and plant services.
- Ability to read and interpret schematics, P&IDs, and wiring diagrams.
- Strong leadership and team coordination skills.
- Ability to complete all Brookfield HSSE requirements within 3 months of onboarding.
- Substation, relay and HV experience is preferred
- Hold a valid US Driver’s License
- Knowledge of Windows based software including Outlook, Excel, and Word
- Experience with related mechanical and electrical OSHA safety standards
- Experience with Brookfield HSS&E Program and Culture
Deliverables
- Daily and weekly maintenance reports
- Equipment performance and failure logs
- Updated maintenance records and checklists
- Incident and troubleshooting reports
- Participation in audits and inspections
Budget: $30-40/hr.
Bonus: 10%
Salary : $30 - $40
