Electrical Technician – Power Plant

Job Overview

This role involves maintaining and servicing power plant machinery to ensure operational reliability and efficiency. The technician will perform routine and corrective maintenance on a variety of equipment such as turbines, boilers, generators, transformers, pumps, and associated auxiliary systems.

Responsibilities

• Execute preventive upkeep procedures on turbines, boilers, generators, transformers, pumps, and auxiliary equipment.
• Carry out inspections, lubrication, cleaning, servicing, and replace worn parts as necessary.
• Diagnose equipment problems and troubleshoot operational faults.
• Interpret technical documentation including manuals, schematics, and drawings.
• Utilize diagnostic tools and test equipment to identify and fix defects.
• Respond promptly to emergencies to reduce downtime caused by breakdowns or outages.
• Perform testing, calibration, and adjustments on instruments and equipment.
• Monitor the performance of machinery and assist in maximizing generation efficiency.
• Conduct both electrical and mechanical maintenance tasks as required.
• Accurately document maintenance activities, inspections, repairs, and performance metrics.
• Update maintenance records using computerized management systems (CMMS).
• Adhere strictly to health, safety, environment (HSE), operational, and quality guidelines.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts focused on enhancing maintenance reliability and plant performance.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent credential.
• Preferred technical or vocational qualifications in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Maintenance fields.
• Experience in maintaining or repairing power generation equipment is advantageous.
• Applicants with backgrounds in electrical, mechanical, or industrial maintenance within utilities or power plant environments will also be considered.
• Practical experience in both preventive and corrective maintenance practices is preferred.

Technical Knowledge

• Understanding of power generation machinery and their operational principles.
• Knowledge of preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance methods.
• Familiarity with Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) concepts.
• Proficiency in electrical and mechanical system maintenance.
• Competence in hydraulics, pneumatics, instrumentation, and control systems.
• Skill in equipment testing, calibration, fault diagnosis, and troubleshooting.
• Awareness of safety standards specific to power generation and industrial settings.