Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Technician

NAES Corporation

Sherman, TX

Pay: $38-$53/hr

Rayburn Energy Station 2 (RES 2), located in Sherman, TX, is a greenfield fast-start simple-cycle facility under construction. The project will feature ten Siemens SGT-800 combustion turbine-generator units and associated balance-of-plant systems. The site is adjacent to the 750 MW Rayburn Energy Station 1 (RES 1), a combined-cycle facility with two Siemens SGT6-5000F turbines and HRSGs.

**Opportunity Summary**

The O&M Technician will support the pre-commissioning, startup, and ongoing operations of Rayburn Energy Station 2. During pre-commissioning, this position will assist with equipment inspections, mechanical readiness checks, system testing, and preparations for commercial operations.

Once operational, the O&M Technician will operate, monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain the facility's Siemens SGT-800 combustion turbine-generator units and associated balance-of-plant systems. This role supports safe, reliable, and efficient power generation through routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and compliance with safety and environmental standards.

**As O&M Technician, your responsibilities specific to the Pre-Commissioning Phase include:**

• Complete required training on Siemens SGT-800 combustion turbines, associated auxiliary equipment, plant operating procedures, safety protocols, and site systems.
• Inspect and assist with equipment assembly verification, alignment checks, functional testing, and mechanical readiness assessments to support commissioning and startup activities.
• Document equipment conditions, inspection findings, testing results, and identified deficiencies to support system turnover, corrective actions, and operational readiness.
• Coordinate with engineering personnel, equipment vendors, contractors, and commissioning teams to support safe and efficient completion of pre-commissioning activities.

**Your scope of responsibility as O&M Technician will include the following primary functions:**

• Operate Siemens SGT-800 combustion turbine-generator units and associated balance-of-plant systems in accordance with established operating procedures, equipment limitations, and safety requirements.
• Execute equipment startups, shutdowns, operational adjustments, and routine system checks to support safe, reliable, and efficient plant performance.
• Monitor operating parameters, including temperatures, pressures, vibration, fluid levels, and equipment performance, to identify abnormalities and maintain operating reliability.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on turbines, pumps, valves, motors, piping, and auxiliary equipment, including lubrication, adjustments, inspections, and minor component replacements.
• Verify equipment readiness for operation through pre-startup inspections, system checks, equipment configuration reviews, and confirmation of operating conditions.
• Maintain accurate operating logs, inspection records, equipment histories, and maintenance documentation using the plant's computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Investigate abnormal operating conditions, equipment malfunctions, and performance deviations, assisting with troubleshooting, root cause identification, and corrective actions.
• Assist maintenance personnel with equipment repairs, planned outages, inspections, and scheduled maintenance activities to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability.
• Support Electrical, Instrumentation and Controls (IC&E), and other technical personnel with operational and maintenance activities within established qualifications and assigned responsibilities.
• Follow all plant safety, environmental, and operating procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), equipment isolation, hazardous energy control, and applicable regulatory requirements.

***Fulfill other tasks as assigned by the O&M Manager and plant management, contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of plant operations.***

**NAES Safe**

Safety is a core value at NAES, and as a condition of employment, all employees are expected to remain mentally alert and work safely at all times. Employees must also adhere to all safety warnings and posted signs while on company property. Additionally, they are required to follow all NAES safety rules and procedures. Adherence to these safety responsibilities is one of the key factors in the evaluation of each employee’s performance.

**Working Relationships**

The O&M Technician reports to the O&M Manager and takes general direction from other plant management. Additionally, this position will coordinate with all other plant personnel to ensure safe and reliable plant operations.

**Physical Requirements and Working Conditions**

Physical requirements include standing for extended periods of time, climbing stairs and ladders, working from elevated platforms and walkways at varying heights, and routinely lifting up to 50 pounds.

Power plant environment that may involve entering confined spaces, crawling through narrow areas,