Ormat Technologies, Inc.
Operations & Maintenance Technician
Ormat Technologies, Inc., Pomona, California, United States, 91768
Position Summary
This position is responsible for general operations and maintenance support to maintain high plant availability, including condition monitoring and optimization, development and implementation of best practices for predictive and preventative maintenance, development of maintenance management system, ensuring critical spares program, and remote monitoring of asset health. The role will be based at one of several California plant locations.
Salary Range:
$41.30-$51.62 per hour
Essential Functions
Thorough understanding of battery operation, including start-up, shutdown, and emergency operational actions.
Perform both routine and non-routine preventative and corrective maintenance on plant equipment.
Make plant rounds, log equipment operating parameters, and adjust equipment as required.
Schedule and coordinate field-related activities in conjunction with operations management.
Requisition and assist in ordering and receiving plant materials.
Represent the company with vendors and regulators as assigned.
Respond calmly and think clearly in emergency situations and quickly access all areas of the plants.
Evaluate and find causes for equipment, procedural, and conditional control systems inefficiencies.
Strictly adhere to and enforce safety procedures as required by VESI, NFPA70E, and OSHA.
Work with contractors and other temporary labor during on-site activities.
Use installed and portable test equipment, technical manuals, system drawings, and electrical schematics to troubleshoot equipment and systems.
Field equipment programming and troubleshooting.
Operate a vehicle safely, enter and exit vehicle without assistance, remain alert while driving for continuous periods, and read and understand maps.
Be on-call to troubleshoot remotely if required.
Travel overnight approximately 25% of the time by air, train, or auto.
Other Responsibilities
Climb ladders, ladders and work off elevated platforms, ladders and walkways.
Maintain trend reports on equipment operation for assigned system.
Jobsite duties require sitting and/or standing for long periods with moderate bending, stooping, and kneeling.
Complete various plant reports.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned.
Education, Experience, and Skills Required
High school diploma with at least two (2) years of technical training in operations and routine maintenance of battery storage, power plants, and four years of experience working in a power plant or equivalent environment.
Thorough knowledge of operating a power plant or battery storage facility.
Thorough knowledge and/or background for operating and maintaining mechanical and/or electrical systems. Ability to maintain electrical systems is preferred.
Knowledge and understanding of PLC-based instrumentation and control systems. Ability to troubleshoot, repair and calibrate is preferred.
Ability to understand engineering design drawings, vendor equipment drawings, and technical information.
Proficient in the use of hand tools, power tools, and test equipment normally used in a power plant environment.
Thorough knowledge of plant hazards and safety requirements.
Thorough knowledge of computer-based preventive maintenance programs.
Computer literate in Microsoft Word, Excel, and other programs.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Must possess a valid driver’s license with a driving record acceptable to Ormat’s auto insurance carrier.
Ability to make effective long-term and instantaneous decisions.
Problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Use discretion to balance competing priorities.
Familiarity with standard power plant PPE and its proper use.
Available for off-shift call in.
Often work independently and be the only company person on site.
May be called upon to travel to other company sites.
Physical Requirements
Occasionally perform heavy lifting up to 75 pounds.
Frequently climb to and work off of elevated platforms, ladders, and walkways.
Work in confined spaces and in harsh weather conditions.
Wear a variety of protective equipment.
Job requires sitting 30% of the time and standing 70%.
Work at a computer and computer monitor for long periods and stay alert.
Seniority Level Mid-Senior level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Management and Manufacturing
Industry Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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Salary Range:
$41.30-$51.62 per hour
Essential Functions
Thorough understanding of battery operation, including start-up, shutdown, and emergency operational actions.
Perform both routine and non-routine preventative and corrective maintenance on plant equipment.
Make plant rounds, log equipment operating parameters, and adjust equipment as required.
Schedule and coordinate field-related activities in conjunction with operations management.
Requisition and assist in ordering and receiving plant materials.
Represent the company with vendors and regulators as assigned.
Respond calmly and think clearly in emergency situations and quickly access all areas of the plants.
Evaluate and find causes for equipment, procedural, and conditional control systems inefficiencies.
Strictly adhere to and enforce safety procedures as required by VESI, NFPA70E, and OSHA.
Work with contractors and other temporary labor during on-site activities.
Use installed and portable test equipment, technical manuals, system drawings, and electrical schematics to troubleshoot equipment and systems.
Field equipment programming and troubleshooting.
Operate a vehicle safely, enter and exit vehicle without assistance, remain alert while driving for continuous periods, and read and understand maps.
Be on-call to troubleshoot remotely if required.
Travel overnight approximately 25% of the time by air, train, or auto.
Other Responsibilities
Climb ladders, ladders and work off elevated platforms, ladders and walkways.
Maintain trend reports on equipment operation for assigned system.
Jobsite duties require sitting and/or standing for long periods with moderate bending, stooping, and kneeling.
Complete various plant reports.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned.
Education, Experience, and Skills Required
High school diploma with at least two (2) years of technical training in operations and routine maintenance of battery storage, power plants, and four years of experience working in a power plant or equivalent environment.
Thorough knowledge of operating a power plant or battery storage facility.
Thorough knowledge and/or background for operating and maintaining mechanical and/or electrical systems. Ability to maintain electrical systems is preferred.
Knowledge and understanding of PLC-based instrumentation and control systems. Ability to troubleshoot, repair and calibrate is preferred.
Ability to understand engineering design drawings, vendor equipment drawings, and technical information.
Proficient in the use of hand tools, power tools, and test equipment normally used in a power plant environment.
Thorough knowledge of plant hazards and safety requirements.
Thorough knowledge of computer-based preventive maintenance programs.
Computer literate in Microsoft Word, Excel, and other programs.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Must possess a valid driver’s license with a driving record acceptable to Ormat’s auto insurance carrier.
Ability to make effective long-term and instantaneous decisions.
Problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Use discretion to balance competing priorities.
Familiarity with standard power plant PPE and its proper use.
Available for off-shift call in.
Often work independently and be the only company person on site.
May be called upon to travel to other company sites.
Physical Requirements
Occasionally perform heavy lifting up to 75 pounds.
Frequently climb to and work off of elevated platforms, ladders, and walkways.
Work in confined spaces and in harsh weather conditions.
Wear a variety of protective equipment.
Job requires sitting 30% of the time and standing 70%.
Work at a computer and computer monitor for long periods and stay alert.
Seniority Level Mid-Senior level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Management and Manufacturing
Industry Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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