Lead Operations and Maintenance Technician

Lead O&M Technician at CAMS for the 1,250 MW CPV Three Rivers Energy Center. This is a shift-based position with rotating 12-hour shifts, focused on plant operations. We are seeking candidates with control room operator experience, strong multi-disciplinary technical skills, and prior supervisory experience.

The Three Rivers Energy Center is a highly efficient (2) 1x1 single shaft configuration natural gas combined cycle facility featuring GE 7HA.02 gas turbines and GE A650 steam turbines with air cooled condensers.

• Conduct all work activities in a professional, environmentally conscious, and safe manner.
• Assures operational efficiency, unit reliability and compliance with safety and environmental standards.
• Directs plant operations while on shift; authorizes work to be performed
• Authorizes safety permits – LOTO, confined space, hotwork
• Supervises employees assigned on shift
• Collecting, recording and assessing all necessary equipment and Instrumentation data; manually and remotely operates valves and other plant equipment.
• Directing response to plant upset events and emergencies.
• Assists in completion of injury/illness reports and adheres to plant policy guidelines
• Maintain, troubleshoot and repair of all plant equipment to include instrumentation, control systems, mechanical, and electrical equipment.
• Performs and supervises predictive, preventative, and corrective maintenance.
• Responsible to ensure that direct reports are properly trained and is accountable for the qualification of direct reports in areas such as safety, proper operating techniques, tagging, etc
• Closely interacts with dispatching to schedule operating unit activities and keeps them informed of the generating units’ capabilities and associated risk;
  Stays abreast of market conditions and rules

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in power plant operations and/or maintenance, or a similar related field, as a qualified plant operator and/or maintenance technician
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and direct others; prior supervisory experience is preferred
• High School Diploma or GED required. Associate degree, Vocational Technical School (two-year college) is preferred or relevant equivalent experience.
• Ensures compliance with environmental permits, procedures, and reporting requirements.
• Experience with steam turbine and/or combustion turbine power generation.
• Experience in operations of a distributed control systems (DCS) required;
  Mark VIe experience preferred
• Demonstrated ability to respond to alarms, troubleshoot abnormal conditions, and take corrective actions to maintain safe and efficient operations
• Willingness to perform work independently and a strong desire for personal ownership and responsibility for their work and employees assigned
• Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency in the Operations and Maintenance of a combustion turbine generating station, including balance of plant equipment.
• Ability to work shift work to include weekends, holidays, and be available for overtime as needed.
• Good computer skills including Microsoft Office and other computer-based productivity tools.
• Must have knowledge and skills of chemical tests, procedures, reagents, etc. to perform chemical analysis, industrial hygiene evaluations and environmental sampling.
• Familiarity with Predictive and Preventative Maintenance programs.
• Physical requirements include lifting 50lbs, standing for long periods, walking, bending, climbing ladders, kneeling etc.
• Demonstrated strong work ethic, integrity, and ability to work and communicate effectively with all employees and contractors.

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.

CAMS offers 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…