Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Technician - Environmental Compliance

The Bowling Green Generating Station, located in Bowling Green, Ohio, is part of American Municipal Power’s (AMP) Distributed Generation fleet, featuring Westinghouse Model 301, GE Frame 5001 LA, and GE LM5000 combustion turbines. AMP’s distributed generation network spans 17 sites with 44 generating units, including nine combustion turbines, 34 diesel engines, and one solar unit, supporting reliable, on-demand power generation across the region.

Opportunity Summary

The Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Technician – Environmental Compliance supports the safe, reliable, and efficient operation and maintenance of Bowling Green Generating Station and additional AMP Distributed Generation facilities. Responsibilities include operating, inspecting, troubleshooting, and maintaining combustion turbines, diesel generators, and auxiliary systems. This position performs preventive and corrective maintenance, supports equipment reliability, and travels approximately 20% of the time to additional AMP sites.

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

• Operate, monitor, start up, and shut down combustion turbines, diesel generators, and auxiliary systems in accordance with established procedures and dispatch requirements.
• Conduct routine equipment inspections, record operating parameters, identify abnormal conditions, and take appropriate corrective action.
• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and control systems to ensure equipment reliability.
• Troubleshoot combustion turbines, Caterpillar 3516 diesel engines, generators, and associated equipment to identify and resolve operational or maintenance issues.
• Inspect, service, and repair pumps, valves, motors, fuel systems, cooling systems, and other balance-of-plant components.
• Execute equipment isolation, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and established safety procedures when preparing equipment for maintenance.
• Document operating activities, equipment inspections, maintenance findings, and completed work using plant logs and the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Support scheduled outages, operational testing, equipment repairs, and reliability improvements, coordinating with contractors and vendors as needed.
• Travel to additional AMP sites to provide operational support, equipment troubleshooting, inspections, and maintenance services.
• Coordinate with plant personnel and management to address equipment deficiencies, prioritize maintenance needs, and maintain operational readiness.
• Oversee environmental compliance across assigned sites, ensuring adherence to EPA regulations and site-specific SPCC Plans. Maintain required documentation and ensure employee training remains current and compliant.
• Complete other assigned duties to support safe, reliable, and efficient operations across AMP facilities.

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 Supervisor. 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, and handling hazardous materials, with exposure to fumes, extreme temperatures, and noise. Work may include high heat near equipment and varying outdoor weather conditions.

Some duties may require the use of protective equipment, which can include hard hats, safety glasses, and eye protection, air masks/respirators, ear protection, chemical suits, flame-resistant clothing (FRC), hot gloves, high-voltage protective gear, and fall protection. Fit testing for respirators may be required. Strict smoking restrictions apply in and around the facility.

Fitness for Duty

All personnel will participate in the Fitness for Duty Program, which includes a post-offer physical examination, drug screening, and post-employment random drug screening.

Work Schedule

The O&M Technician works a standard Monday to Friday day-shift schedule. This position will require extended hours, flexible shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed to support plant operations and business needs and may also require callout availability. Depending on the position, on-call status may or may not apply.

Travel to additional AMP Distributed Generation sites is estimated at approximately 15% of the time, including occasional overnight stays.

Compensation

This position offers a base pay rate ranging from $42 to $55 per hour, along with eligibility for an annual performance bonus.

Core Qualifications and Skills

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required. An associate degree in Power Plant Technology, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related technical field is preferred. Relevant industry or military experience may be considered.
• Previous experience operating, maintaining, or troubleshooting power generation or heavy industrial equipment is preferred, particularly combustion turbines and diesel engines.
• Demonstrated proficiency in equipment startup, shutdown, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and mechanical or electrical repairs is desirable.
• Familiarity with Westinghouse and GE combustion turbines, Caterpillar 3516 diesel engines, generators, and auxiliary systems is highly desirable, along with knowledge of electrical distribution, instrumentation, controls, fuel and cooling systems, and rotating equipment.
• Practical ability to interpret technical manuals, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and schematics while using diagnostic and testing equipment.
• Understanding of OSHA requirements, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), environmental regulations, and safe work practices is required. Experience with Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) plans and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) requirements is beneficial.
• Experience using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), documenting equipment inspections, and maintaining accurate maintenance records is preferred.
• Effective communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and collaborate across multiple facilities.
• Must possess a valid, unrestricted U.S. driver’s license and ensure it remains in good standing at all times.

About NAES

NAES Corporation is a leading provider of operations, maintenance, and engineering services for energy facilities. We serve clients across the power generation, oil and gas, and renewable energy sectors throughout North America and internationally, supporting the full life cycle of power generation and other industrial facilities.

NAES is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Employment decisions are based on merit and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status, USERRA-protected status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.