Electrical O&M Technician

Are you an Electrical O&M Technician who is looking to join one of the top companies within the Energy and gas Industry?

Are you looking to further your career and grow?

Do you have experience as a technician in an industry such as oil & gas or utilities?

If you answered yes to those three questions, then apply today!

Acara Solutions is seeking highly qualified candidates to work Onsite with our client in Corpus Christi, TX. Interested?

Here's what you'd do:

• At Power Plant, a 3x1 Combined Cycle plant, the O&M Technician - Maintenance - Electrical maintains electrical equipment, performs regular preventive maintenance, troubleshoots, operates, tests, supervises outage and plant improvement work, and maintains documentation on all power plant electrical equipment and systems.
• In so doing, the Electrical O&M Technician keeps power plant electrical equipment in optimum operating condition; provides safety and environmental stewardship in his/her area of expertise; ensures compliance with all applicable Federal and State regulations and plant procedures; and develops and participates in continuous improvement of plant operating and maintenance procedures to ensure optimal, consistent, and safe operation.
• Cross functional skills should be in the areas of administration, mechanical, power plant operations, and instrumentation and controls.
• Responsible for maintenance, troubleshooting, diagnostics, installation, and repair of plant electrical equipment. Equipment includes high, medium, and low voltage switchgear, generators, exciters, step-up and step-down transformers, motors, breakers, contactors, MODs, PTs, CTs, cable and conduits, station batteries, UPS systems and other electrical equipment.
• Performs troubleshooting, diagnostics, installation, and repair of plant electrical equipment.
• Initiates and follows through on electrical projects to improve plant processes and safety.
• Plans and implements the electrical maintenance and preventative maintenance programs and oversees supplementary electrical contractors during outages and provides QA/QC for work of contractors to ensure that client standards are met.
• Documents current, past, and future work and improvements.
• Familiar with safe electrical work practices, including: Lock-out /Tag-out, High Voltage testing, and High Voltage grounding.
• Provides recommendations for process improvements and is willing to train others in all aspects of the improvements.
• Cross-trains other O&M Technicians, as assigned, to support plant maintenance needs.
• Participates in plant-sponsored operator and maintenance training and continuing training.
• Practices situational leadership, safety, and environmental stewardship.
• Perform tasks in inclement weather and hazardous environments.
• Perform 24-7 Call-Duty on a rotational basis to respond to abnormal system conditions
• Dependable, reliable and predictable attendance is needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Sr. Manager Plant Ops & Maintenance..

Here's what you'll get:

• Pay rate: $50.70/Hour
• Hours: 40 hours/week
• Length: Temp (11 Months)

Sound like a good fit?

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About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier provider of recruiting and workforce solutions, and we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of needs in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to them, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a technician in an industry such as oil & gas or utilities
• Minimum 3 years of experience in electricity, switchgear, protective relays, motors, generators, high voltage transformers feeders, cables, and UPS systems, including a general theoretical understanding.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Excel and PC-based applications.

• Associate Degree
• Experience as an Industrial Electrician.
• Journeymen Electrician license
• Demonstrated experience in a power, steam generation, or other industrial facility
• Combined Cycle power plant experience
• Be able to properly use meters, meggers, high voltage testers, electrical protective equipment, and similar instruments.
• Ability to read and understand schematics, logic diagrams, electrical circuitry, P&IDs, technical manuals, and instructions and be able to apply this understanding to electrical work.
• Be able to work in a high-performance work environment and respond to callouts or overtime with minimal supervision.
• Ability to understand procedures and instructions required for the competent support of power plant operations and maintenance.
• All employees have the responsibility to the customer and their co-workers to meet the plant's objectives and customer's needs in both an accurate and timely manner.
• Have excellent communication and team skills
• Pass Mechanical, Reading and Math Aptitude test to be considered for an interview..

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen.
• Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.
• Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are needed only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
• Position needs extended working hours and varied shifts with weekend and holiday work, as needed by schedules, work load and plant conditions.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.