APS Solutions client is currently seeking an O&M Technician II in our clients operations department at a Biomass power plant in the Western region. Urgent need for 6 to 8 plus week!

Per Diem is offered.
Mobilization and Demob is offered.

Conducts day to day operations and maintenance of the plant to include plant operations, mechanical
maintenance, electrical maintenance, or instruments and controls. Monitors plant performance and is
capable, without supervision, of identifying mechanical, electrical and instrumentation/controls and
performing corrective action when appropriate. Is fully proficient in at least one of the disciplines listed
above and as such has the ability to operate the control board, perform complex mechanical or
electrical duties, and/or perform as an instrument and controls technician. Can lead acceptance and
performance tests on existing or new plant equipment. Provides guidance to lesser experienced
operations personnel.
Job Functions
• Start-up, operate, shutdown and secure equipment under normal and emergency conditions,
from the control room or in the field.
• Troubleshoot and perform artisan level mechanical skills such as pipefitting, boiler repair, pump,
motor and coupling alignment.
• Inspect all facility machinery thoroughly for malfunctions and / or potential failures.
• Maintain all logs and records as required to record complete operating conditions for the facility
and report any irregularities.
• Perform facility water chemistry tests and control treatment chemicals within recommended
limits. Repair and calibrate equipment as required.

to correct as required.
• Controls, monitors and evaluates plant production equipment and output including efficiency
and related variables (e.g., heat rate, cost/unit of production, system demands and capabilities
given various circumstances) and the overall effectiveness of operation practices and
procedures.
• Monitors readings from controls (temperature, pressure, flow, etc.) for long term variances
from normal trends and responds to the variances and issues instructions to ensure continued
safe, reliable, and cost effective power generation from the facility, while maintaining
environmental standards.
• Performs routine and (ash, boiler and fuel system maintenance, valve packing replacement,
valve replacement, pump repairs, pump overhauls, electrical troubleshooting and repair,
instrumentation calibration and troubleshooting) and complex (equipment alignment, boiler
instrumentation replacement, continuous emissions monitoring systems, distributed control
systems, turbine overhauls) maintenance work, as assigned.
• Develops operating and maintenance procedures to ensure consistent and safe operation.
• Conduct or assist in scheduled and forced outage maintenance work.
• Supervise, coordinate or assist contractors performing work at the facility.
• Comply with all Facility Environmental, Health and Safety policies and programs.
• Maintain logs and/or records of problems, repairs, and downtime as required.
• Assist in the implementation and upkeep on the overall preventative maintenance and spare
parts inventory tracking system.

• Must possess solid level of computer literacy (Microsoft Office).
• At least three years of related work experience.
• Possess a valid state-issued driver’s license.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities which may be representative, but not all-inclusive of those commonly
associated with this position.
• Must possess basic math skills, good verbal communications skills, and be proficient with the
use of power and precision tools.
• Must be cooperative with those he/she contacts in this work and have the ability to work
without direct supervision.
• Must know the hazards involved and the safety precautions to be practiced in the operation and
maintenance of power plant equipment and machinery.
Work Environment Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the
• Requires working 12 hour shifts with weekend and holiday work as required by schedules,
workload and plant conditions. On call status (day and night) may be required.
• Includes working indoors and outdoors

• Must be able to work in elevated areas, confined spaces and in extreme heat and cold
conditions.

Please send resumes to bshamsid-deen@exploreaps.com

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship!