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Join EthosEnergy as an Operations and Maintenance Technician (OMT) at the Colorado Bend Generating Station in Wharton, Texas! Colorado Bend is a 1,143 MW combined-cycle gas and steam turbine facility. The OMT will be 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 operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair 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. This role must strictly adhere to all safety and environmental rules and regulations to protect employees, contractors, and public safety. Job ResponsibilitiesOperate demineralizers, compressors, and turbine components.Perform Inspection of Watch (rounds) on each system within the plant.Maintains equipment by tightening fittings, replacing valve packing, gaskets, valves, and gauges.Cleaning, replacing, oiling and lubricating other component parts and equipment as required.Reads 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.Performs general housekeeping and continuous improvement of the appearance of the facility including painting projects as required. Maintains the cleanliness of all areas of the plant and control room.Performs capital project and/or major program responsibilities as assigned by Plant Management.Operate and maintains a Combined Cycle power generating facility equipment with minimal guidance or assistance as directed by and in coordination with the LOMT.Identify and resolve CEMS problems. Assist in calibrations and gas bottle change outs.Keeps O&M Manager and/or LOMT fully informed of unusual plant conditions and current job progress as the job relates to facility operations when assigned on- shift.Responsible for ordering chemicals through established vendors.Utilizes the facility's computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).Works with the O&M Manager in managing the plant's inventory, performing audits as needed.Responsible for opening and closing circuit breakers as required for proper system operation and electrical isolation.Outage planning and scheduling involvementAssist with development of Operations and Maintenance proceduresAssist with administering the Operator training programAssist with performing Root Cause Analysis of failures.May operate heavy equipment such man lift and forklift.Perform water chemistry analysis on HRSG, auxiliary boiler, and cooling tower systems.Ensure water chemistry is within proper control ranges. Make adjustments to water chemistry, as needed, by controlling chemical feed and/or blowdown rates. Work with plant chemist, OMT's and water treatment vendor to properly monitor overall chemistry programOperate demineralized water system in accordance with OEM and plant procedures and monitor demineralized water to ensure quality is within acceptable limits.Reads, understands and complies with all regulatory procedures and facility safety programs. Follow all plant environmental permits.Required Skills / KnowledgeDemonstrates knowledge of all facets of power plant operations.Demonstrates the ability to make competent decisions in emergency situations.Capable of writing operating procedures, work requests, written records.Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skillsProficient in Microsoft Office including Excel and WordDemonstrates the ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical one-lines, logic drawings, technical manuals and P&ID's.Will write routine reports, solve practical problems, and clearly communicate tasks and needs, and training of other personnel.Mechanical, instrumentation and electrical equipment knowledge is required.Proficient at Water Chemistry.ExperienceTwo to four years related experience and/or training; or a combination of experience and/or education preferred.Education RequirementsHigh School diploma or equivalent required. Associates Degree (AA) or equivalent from a two-year college to technical school preferred.Physical RequirementsAbility to do walking, reaching, climbing, and lifting (up to 50 pounds).Must be willing to work a 12-hour rotating shift and be available to work for call-ins and work overload as needed.What We OfferSupportive company culture that values its employeesComprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision & 401 K PlanPaid Parental Leave, Time Off & HolidaysExtra money in your paycheck - Employee Referral BonusPersonal Development & Career Succession PlanningCompany sponsored Perks & Discount programs