Operations & Maintenance Technician / Power Plant Technician / Plant Operations Technician

Bakersfield, California

$25.76 – $43.00 per Hour, Depending on Experience

An Operations & Maintenance Technician is required for a power generation facility in Bakersfield, California, offering $25.76 – $43.00 per hour, with a 12-hour rotating shift schedule and the possibility of overtime.

This position offers the opportunity to combine hands-on mechanical and electrical maintenance with power plant operations, equipment troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance.

The Operations & Maintenance Technician will be responsible for monitoring plant equipment, responding to operational issues, carrying out maintenance activities, and ensuring safe and efficient power generation.

Operations & Maintenance Technician / Power Plant Technician / Plant Operations Technician Benefits:

• $25.76 – $43.00 per hour, depending on experience.

• Potential overtime depending on operational requirements.

• 12-hour rotating shift schedule.

• Progression routes / training 

• 401k matching 6%

The Operations & Maintenance Technician / Power Plant Technician / Plant Operations Technician Role:

• Monitor and operate power generation equipment, responding to alarms, faults, and operational issues to maintain safe and efficient plant performance.

• Carry out routine inspections, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs across mechanical and electrical equipment.

• Perform equipment start-ups, shutdowns, and emergency operating procedures using Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and field controls.

• Maintain and troubleshoot electrical equipment, including motor controllers, variable speed drives, uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, and associated control devices.

• Conduct water chemistry testing, monitor treatment chemicals, and operate filtration, softening, and demineralization systems.

• Support planned and unplanned maintenance outages, including work preparation, equipment servicing, and spare parts management.

• Operate facility equipment, including forklifts, overhead cranes, and lifting equipment where required.

• Maintain accurate operating records, identify potential equipment failures, and follow environmental, health, and safety procedures.

Operations & Maintenance Technician / Power Plant Technician / Plant Operations Technician Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent, with a minimum of 2 years of operations experience.

• Maintenance experience within a power generation or process manufacturing environment.

• Demonstrated ability to operate and maintain power plant equipment and associated auxiliary systems.

• Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, with experience performing maintenance on industrial equipment.

• Ability to understand and follow technical procedures, operating instructions, and safety requirements.

• Valid driver's license.