Operations & Maintenance Technician

EthosEnergy is currently recruiting for an Operations and Maintenance Technician to be based in Wallingford, CT. The power plant has 7 GE LM 6000 combustion turbines in simple cycle formation. The successful candidate will be responsible for the proper operation and maintenance of the power facility while assigned on shift. These responsibilities include, but is not limited to operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, electrical and instrumentation equipment. This equipment includes, but is not limited to the gas turbine, generators, air compressors, demineralizer trailers, motors, pumps, fire suppression systems, and all other balance of plant auxiliary equipment. The OMT must strictly adhere to all safety and environmental rules and regulations to protect employees, contractors, and public safety.

Qualified candidates must have (5)-Five plus years related experience and/or training; or a combination of experience and/or education preferred. Must be willing to work a 12-hour rotating shift and be available to work for call-ins and work overload as needed.

Job Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains a simple cycle generating facility and all associated auxiliary and support equipment with minimal guidance or assistance.
• Requires making operating decisions based on plant procedures, safety and environmental rules, regulation, policies, and procedures, and using good judgment based on operating data.
• Reads, understands and complies with all regulatory procedures and facility safety programs.
• Follow all plant environmental permits.
• 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.
• Identify and resolve CEMS problems. Assist in calibrations and gas bottle change outs.
• Keeps O&M Manager and/or LOMT fully informed of unusual plant conditions and current job progress as the job relates to facility operations when assigned on- shift.
• Utilizes the facility’s computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Works with the O&M 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.
• Assist with management of change.
• May operate heavy equipment such as man lifts and forklift.
• Perform water chemistry analysis as per manufacturers guidelines.
• Operate demineralized water system in accordance with OEM and plant procedures and monitor demineralized water to ensure quality is within acceptable limits.
  
  

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. PI experience, building trends and interpreting them is desired.
• 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.
• Proficient at Water Chemistry.
• Capable of operating various power tools.
  
  

Experience

• (5)-Five plus years related experience and/or training; or a combination of experience and/or education preferred.
  
  

Education Requirements

• Associates Degree (AA) or equivalent from a two-year college to technical school preferred
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to 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 overload as needed.
  
  

What We Offer

• 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.