Job Details

Primary Purpose & Summary:
An Operations & Maintenance Technician (OMT) is responsible for monitoring the status of all plant systems on a continuous basis.  The OMT shall respond to alarms by taking appropriate corrective actions and execute plant shutdown and startup procedures as required.  The OMT will ensure that the plant meets its generating requirements while operating and maintaining it in a safe, reliable and efficient manner within environmental regulations.  This position will have assigned accountability for maintenance, operations, and technical functions as determined by the Facility Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the operation of a combined cycle plant. Coordinate operations with the Transmission Owner (utility) and Transmission Operator (ISO) while maintaining safe, efficient and dependable operation of the plant.
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of all plant systems, plant relay tripping scheme, operating and emergency response procedures, compliance procedures, sabotage and disturbance reporting procedures and the ability to execute procedures when necessary and access the appropriate plant manuals.
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of plant environmental emission parameters.
• Maintain knowledge of all NERC Reliability Standards that pertain to the operations of the plant.  Specifically responding to dispatch instruction and reliability directives, responding to sabotage threats and system disturbances, plant daily availability reporting, reporting changes in real or reactive power, reporting changes in Automatic Voltage Regulator operation, performing capacity & reactive demonstration tests,  reporting relay failures or misoperations, reporting communication outages, using line identifiers when communicating with Transmission Owner and Transmission Operator, and logging all communications and actions.
• Investigate and clear all alarms by taking appropriate actions.

• Assist in plant start-up, shut-down and equipment operations as necessary, including the HRSG, and all auxiliary equipment in accordance with operating instructions and procedures.
• Receive and respond to electrical, steam and fuel dispatcher's orders and requests.
• Update, maintain and review required plant logs and records on a continuous basis, precisely and accurately.
• Control, monitor, record and chart plant performance and variances via computerized monitoring programs and other plant instrumentation.
• Report upset conditions or other anomalies in plant status to the manager in a timely manner.
• Identify and diagnose process problems and adjust/correct within skill capabilities.
• Monitor and test water chemistry per written guidelines to maintain proper steam quality and boiler chemistry.
• Assist in the training of new OMTs as required with plant processes.
• Successfully complete company sponsored training courses and any training and qualification/certification programs as required.
• Ensure plant and equipment is maintained in a neat and orderly manner.
• Safely operate plant equipment including trucks, cranes, forklifts and direct unloading of off-hour deliveries.
• Monitor plant security utilizing systems provided.
• Ensure accuracy of submitted defective equipment reports.
• Ensure all personnel within the plant adhere to safety guidelines.
• Ensure proper “Lock-out/Tag-out” procedures are followed. Monitor status.
• Support maintenance and operations activities as required, including assisting in the testing and maintenance of systems and equipment.

• Make use of the plant preventive maintenance program by processing and completing work orders to ensure the upkeep and continued good performance of all plant equipment.
• Will involve occasional work with OSHA classified hazardous materials.
• May be required to work overtime in the form of additional hours per day and additional days per week as dictated by plant operations – including but not limited to call-in’s; vacations; outages (forced, & scheduled).

Skills/Competencies:

• Ability to work in a complex, high pressure, production oriented environment.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with all plant personnel as well as client and other outside representatives.
• Ability to encounter new and varied work situations sometimes extremely complex in nature.
• Ability to perform duties independently with only general direction.
• Physical requirements include but are not limited to: use hand tools and test instruments, working on feet for 12 hour periods, requiring extensive stair and ladder climbing. Wearing of personal protective equipment in the performance of duties (e.g. hard hats, safety glasses, air masks, ear protection, chemical suits, etc.).
• Position requires working varied rotating shifts including weekend and holiday coverage. “On Call” status may be required.
• Ability to read one line engineering drawings.
• Ability to distinguish between colors.
• Hold a valid state driver’s license or have the ability to commute to and from work whenever needed.

Education & Experience:

• Required possession of a Massachusetts Stationary Engineer’s or Fireman’s License.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in operations and maintenance of power plant equipment.
• Hold or have the ability to obtain annual SROT certification from ISO-NE.
• Experience with digital control systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel and Word.
• Due to the vast knowledge of plant equipment and operational skills required, the incumbent's background should include power plant operating and maintenance experience.
• Strong operational, electrical/mechanical maintenance skills.

Licenses/Certifications:
 

• Massachusetts Stationary Engineer’s or Fireman’s License.

The pay range for this role is $50-$55/hr. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. (The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire and schedule type). Our contractor employees receive a comprehensive benefits package which includes: medical/Rx, dental, vision, voluntary life, AD&D and disability insurance; 401(k) with employer match; health care savings account; and discount programs to meet our employees’ individual needs. Additional information can be provided on request.