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Job Description
Job Title:
Maintenance Technician – Power Plant Position Summary: The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining and repairing all mechanical, electrical, and
instrumentation/control
systems at a power plant and steam distribution facility. This includes troubleshooting, performing preventive and corrective maintenance, installing and calibrating equipment, and supporting plant operations to ensure safety, reliability, and environmental compliance. This role reports to the
Maintenance Manager
and works within the policies, procedures, and limits established by plant management.
Key Responsibilities:
Maintenance & Repair Diagnose and repair malfunctions in plant-wide electrical systems, instrumentation, controls, and mechanical systems. Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on plant systems, including
Siemens T3000 hardware/software . Calibrate and maintain analyzers, meters, gauges, and other instrumentation; ensure systems operate within prescribed parameters. Conduct inspections, testing, and troubleshooting to identify potential equipment failures and optimize plant performance. Install, repair, and modify plant systems and equipment as directed. Operate plant equipment such as trucks, cranes, forklifts, and aerial lifts as needed. Operations Support Provide technical guidance to plant staff on mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems. Assist in developing technical plans, SOPs, and training programs for operators. Support storeroom inventory control, including sourcing, ordering,
shipping/receiving,
and CMMS documentation ( Maximo preferred ). Participate in outages, including critical maintenance and electrical work. Safety & Compliance Promote and maintain a safe work environment, ensuring compliance with
EHS policies ,
Process Safety Management , and
Risk Management Program
requirements. Participate in safety meetings, present safety topics, report near misses, and enforce safety rules. Maintain First Aid & CPR certifications. Oversee contractors on-site when designated. Support plant grounds upkeep (e.g., snow removal, lawn maintenance). Requirements Qualifications:
Education & Experience High school diploma or GED plus 2 years of trade/technical school (Power Plant Cycle fundamentals preferred). 5+ years
of power plant experience with working knowledge of plant equipment. Experience in mechanical, electrical, electronic maintenance, and
instrumentation/control
systems highly preferred. Technical Skills Proficient in reading and interpreting
P&IDs , blueprints, and logic diagrams. Skilled in repair, maintenance, and installation of power plant equipment. Experience with electrical test equipment, calibration, and instrumentation systems. Proficiency in CMMS (Maximo preferred) and Microsoft Office Suite. Certified forklift and elevated work platform operator; able to perform scaffold inspections. Physical & Work Requirements Ability to lift up to 75 lbs., work in confined spaces, at heights, and in extreme weather conditions. Must pass respirator clearance exam and fit test. Available 24/7 for emergency call-ins, overtime, and occasional travel.
Job Description
Job Title:
Maintenance Technician – Power Plant Position Summary: The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining and repairing all mechanical, electrical, and
instrumentation/control
systems at a power plant and steam distribution facility. This includes troubleshooting, performing preventive and corrective maintenance, installing and calibrating equipment, and supporting plant operations to ensure safety, reliability, and environmental compliance. This role reports to the
Maintenance Manager
and works within the policies, procedures, and limits established by plant management.
Key Responsibilities:
Maintenance & Repair Diagnose and repair malfunctions in plant-wide electrical systems, instrumentation, controls, and mechanical systems. Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on plant systems, including
Siemens T3000 hardware/software . Calibrate and maintain analyzers, meters, gauges, and other instrumentation; ensure systems operate within prescribed parameters. Conduct inspections, testing, and troubleshooting to identify potential equipment failures and optimize plant performance. Install, repair, and modify plant systems and equipment as directed. Operate plant equipment such as trucks, cranes, forklifts, and aerial lifts as needed. Operations Support Provide technical guidance to plant staff on mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems. Assist in developing technical plans, SOPs, and training programs for operators. Support storeroom inventory control, including sourcing, ordering,
shipping/receiving,
and CMMS documentation ( Maximo preferred ). Participate in outages, including critical maintenance and electrical work. Safety & Compliance Promote and maintain a safe work environment, ensuring compliance with
EHS policies ,
Process Safety Management , and
Risk Management Program
requirements. Participate in safety meetings, present safety topics, report near misses, and enforce safety rules. Maintain First Aid & CPR certifications. Oversee contractors on-site when designated. Support plant grounds upkeep (e.g., snow removal, lawn maintenance). Requirements Qualifications:
Education & Experience High school diploma or GED plus 2 years of trade/technical school (Power Plant Cycle fundamentals preferred). 5+ years
of power plant experience with working knowledge of plant equipment. Experience in mechanical, electrical, electronic maintenance, and
instrumentation/control
systems highly preferred. Technical Skills Proficient in reading and interpreting
P&IDs , blueprints, and logic diagrams. Skilled in repair, maintenance, and installation of power plant equipment. Experience with electrical test equipment, calibration, and instrumentation systems. Proficiency in CMMS (Maximo preferred) and Microsoft Office Suite. Certified forklift and elevated work platform operator; able to perform scaffold inspections. Physical & Work Requirements Ability to lift up to 75 lbs., work in confined spaces, at heights, and in extreme weather conditions. Must pass respirator clearance exam and fit test. Available 24/7 for emergency call-ins, overtime, and occasional travel.