Maintenance Technician (Power Generation)

The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for the maintenance and repair of the electrical/mechanical systems in the facility. This role will perform work requiring a high level of skill in the inspection, repair, testing, adjustment, installation and removal of all electronic and mechanical power plant equipment and systems. Individuals who have demonstrated experience in the multi-skills that are needed at power plants are preferred.

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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintenance of a combined cycle power plant to include troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems such as generators, motors, turbines, switchgear and control systems.
• Troubleshoot and correct electrical/mechanical maintenance problems, including components such as pumps, compressors, fans, valves, circuit breakers, transformers and all related auxiliary equipment. Diagnose and resolve issues using test equipment and electrical /mechanic schematics to prevent equipment failure and downtime.
• Maintain plant electrical/mechanical equipment through a CMMS preventative maintenance program to ensure liability and efficiency.
• Assist in maintaining and controlling spare parts inventory to maintain plant reliability. Assist in physical inventories.
• Participate in the administrative maintenance of the plant operating manuals, technical references, prints and diagrams and preventive/predictive maintenance records
• Assist in operation of plant equipment and systems as directed
• Fully support and participate in Safety and Regulatory Compliance Programs
• Promote and work with others in a team environment.
• Maintain the plant Distributed Control System and related equipment.
• Complete required operations/maintenance training and qualification programs.
• Must make expeditious appropriate decisions to non-routine plant operating situations.
• Other duties as assigned.

• 3 - 5 + years related experience required working in a power plant environment or relevant military experience.
• Should be familiar with the usage of electronic test equipment and other precision test instruments to be used in identifying problems.
• Completion of extensive technical training in electrical and/or mechanical work is required. Master electrician license is a plus.
• Specific experience with GE 7FA combustion turbines preferred.
• Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills.
• Good decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated planning and organizational skills.
• Capability to multi-task and prioritize work.
• Ability to handle constantly changing and emerging work priorities and schedules. Ability to work effectively with other team members.
• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to interact with various personality types desired.
• Good computer skills including Microsoft Office and other computer-based productivity tools.
• Demonstrates decision making abilities, long term developmental capabilities and networking skills.
• Physical requirements include lifting 40 to 75 pounds, walking, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, etc. Work may be performed around rotating equipment and highly energized and/or pressurized systems

Applicants must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a clean driving record, as this position requires occasional travel for company business. Candidates should be comfortable operating a vehicle as part of their job responsibilities and must meet any applicable company and insurance requirements.

We offer a variety of excellent benefits. Full time employees are offered the following: medical, dental, vision, LTD, STD, and Life insurance plans. You can even select additional “al la carte” benefits to meet all your needs. You can also enroll in our 401k, flex spending accounts for medical and childcare needs, and participate in our employee referral and tuition reimbursement programs.

Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified Applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.

We believe in transparency and providing candidates with important information to make informed decisions. The salary range for this position is commensurate with experience, qualifications, and location. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, and relevant qualifications.

This range represents the base salary and does not include other forms of compensation, such as bonuses, benefits, or equity, which may be offered in addition to the base pay. The company reserves the right to modify compensation ranges at any time in accordance with business needs and market conditions.