At PIC Group, Inc., our emphasis is on excellence. We recruit the strongest candidates in the power generation industry. As a global service provider, we continually seek talented individuals. 

Title:                     Operations & Maintenance Technician
Position Type:      Contract
Location:             Bellingham, MA
Reports to:          Operations Manager
Status:                Non-Exempt

Job Summary:  
PIC Group has an exciting opportunity for an Operations & Maintenance Technician to support a 578 MW 2-unit GE Alstom combined cycle gas-fired power station in Bellingham, Massachusetts.  The Operations & Maintenance Technician reports directly to the Operations Manager, and is responsible for the daily tasks required to operate and maintain all facility equipment and systems.  The Operations & Maintenance Technician will also work with any outage related maintenance, and maintain efficient and cost-effective facility operations, adhering to all compliance regulations regarding safety and environmental requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
•    Effectively respond to and assist with operational and mechanical events to maximize plant availability and reliability.
•    Maintain shift operating logs and records as required.
•    Operate and monitor plant equipment and systems locally and remotely from the Control Room.
•    Perform regular equipment rounds, taking critical readings from instruments, and reporting abnormal conditions to management.
•    Efficiently utilize plant informational systems to provide timely troubleshooting and repair of operational abnormalities.
•    Handle mechanical maintenance tasks, routine Preventative Maintenance, in addition to inspections and troubleshooting, as assigned.
•    Assist in the development of standard operational procedures as assigned.
•    Follow safe working practices and identify hazards; follow through on corrective action as approved by Management.
•    Use Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to document plant deficiencies, schedule internal/external work and order materials as appropriate
•    Manage vendor relationships around plant production schedules.
•    Complete required plant training as well as assist in the training of others.
•    Unload, handle and transfer bulk chemicals, de-mineralized water trailers, and take samples for analysis and testing.
•    Maintain plant housekeeping and security as needed.

Job Requirements:
•    Proven mechanical and operational trouble shooting skills.
•    Effective communication skills.  
•    Ability to work with minimum supervision.
•    Capable of working flexible hours, weekday shift vacancies, support plant start-ups, be on call and accept callouts, and work on short notice.
•    Intermediate level PC skills for information processing and data management, including PI and PI Datalink, EtaPRO, ALSTOM CDviewer, and Company Intranet.
•    Proficiency with MS Office, to include MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
•    General knowledge of safety and environmental regulations.
•    Ability to operate a forklift and man-lifts as needed.

Physical Requirements:
•    Power Plant environment with exposure to fumes, extreme temperatures, and noise.
•    Ability to safely climb ladders, and work in constricted spaces.
•    Ability to lift and carry materials up to 70 pounds.
•    Respirator use will be required.

Education / Experience:
•    High School diploma, trade school, military service, or technical school training required.
•    Must hold a Massachusetts Steam Fireman or Stationary Engineer’s license.
•    3+ years of experience in power plant machinery operations and/or maintenance with a fundamental knowledge of combined cycle gas turbine power plant or equivalent preferred.

PIC Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We offer competitive wages and benefits.  We seek out and employ talented individuals who meet the qualifications for each position. Due to the large number of responses we receive to our postings, only those applicants with the required experience and qualifications will be contacted.