Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Technician

Location: Plains, TX / Midland, TX / Tarzan, TX / Pecos, TX

Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role: A growing clean energy company is seeking an O&M Technician to support the safe, efficient, and reliable operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of power generation equipment at field facilities across West Texas. The role splits equally between field operations and hands-on equipment maintenance.

Key Responsibilities:

Operate, inspect, and monitor power plant equipment including reciprocating engines, natural gas fuel systems, transformers, and electrical equipment
Perform routine maintenance including oil changes, spark plug changes, tuning, and overheads on natural gas reciprocating engines, transformers, reclosers, switchgear, batteries, natural gas regulators, and PLC controllers
Troubleshoot and resolve operational issues to maintain site performance metrics
Serve as the on-site point of contact for coordinating field work
Complete Job Hazard Analyses and determine appropriate PPE for assigned tasks
Maintain detailed inspection records, test results, and work logs
Participate in on-call rotation for incident response
Ensure compliance with all safety standards and OEM training requirements

Minimum Requirements:

3+ years of experience in power generation or oil & gas (MTU, Jenbacher, or CAT generator experience a plus)
Strong knowledge of natural gas engines, turbines, diesel engines, and battery systems
Ability to work a 2-week on / 2-week off rotational schedule with full availability during on-shift periods
Valid driver's license and clean driving record
Able to lift 50 lbs and work in extreme outdoor conditions
Technical certification or degree in a related field preferred

What the Company Offers:

Competitive compensation with growth and advancement opportunities
Full benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, STD, LTD, AFLAC, Pet, Legal, and Commuter benefits
401(k) with company match, PTO, and relocation assistance

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