Operations & Maintenance Technician

Oneta Power, located in Broken Arrow, OK, is recruiting for an Operations and Maintenance technician for its two (2) block 2x1 power generation station consisting of Four (4) GE 7FA.03 combustion turbine generator sets, HRSGs, and two (2) GE D11 steam turbine generator sets. The OMT at Oneta is responsible for the proper operation and maintenance of the power facility while assigned on shift or while assigned to the maintenance team.

These responsibilities include, but is not limited to, operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation equipment. This equipment includes, but is not limited to, the gas turbine, steam turbine, generators, heat recovery steam generator, air compressors, water treatment equipment, demineralizers, motors, pumps, fire suppression systems, brine concentrators, and all other balance of plant auxiliary equipment. Strictly adhere to all safety and environmental rules and regulations to protect employees, contractors, and public safety.

• Operate demineralizers, compressors, and turbine components.
• Perform Inspection of Watch on each system within the plant.
• Maintain equipment by tightening fittings, replacing valve packing, gaskets, valves, and gauges.
• Cleaning, replacing, oiling and lubricating other component parts and equipment as required.
• Read 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.
• Operate and maintain a Combined Cycle power generating facility equipment with minimal guidance or assistance as directed by and in coordination with the LOMT.
• Keep O&M Manager and/or LOMT fully informed of unusual plant conditions and current job progress when assigned on shift.
• Utilize the facility’s computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Open and close circuit breakers as required for proper system operation and electrical isolation.
• Participate in outage planning and scheduling.
• Assist with development of Operations and Maintenance procedures.
• Assist with administering the Operator training program.
• Assist with performing Root Cause Analysis of failures.
• Operate heavy equipment such as a man lift and forklift.
• Perform water chemistry analysis on HRSG, auxiliary boiler, and cooling tower systems.
• Ensure water chemistry is within proper control ranges. Adjust water chemistry by controlling chemical feed and/or blowdown rates. Work with plant chemist, OMT’s, and water treatment vendor to properly monitor overall chemistry program.
• Operate demineralized water system in accordance with OEM and plant procedures and monitor demineralized water to ensure quality is within acceptable limits.
• Read, understand and comply with all regulatory procedures and facility safety programs. Follow all plant environmental permits.

• Demonstrates knowledge of all facets of power plant operations.
• Ability to make competent decisions in emergency situations.
• Capability to write operating procedures, work requests, and written records.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel and Word.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical one-lines, logic drawings, technical manuals, and P&'s.
• Writes routine reports, solves practical problems, and clearly communicates tasks and needs and trains other personnel.
• Proficient at water chemistry.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and basic understanding of chemistry, physics, electricity, and mathematics.

• Two to four years related experience and/or training; or a combination of experience and/or education preferred.

• High School diploma or equivalent required. Associates Degree (AA) or equivalent from a two-year college to technical school preferred.

• Ability to walk, reach, climb, and lift (up to 50 pounds).
• Must be willing to work a 12-hour rotating shift and be available for call-ins and overtime as needed.

• 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.

Ethos Energy 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.