What are the responsibilities and job description for the Power Generation Field Technician position at Conduit Power?
About the Position
Conduit Power is on a path to supplement our Nation's power generation system with reliable and dispatchable generation in ways that reduces carbon footprint and accelerates the transition to clean, renewable energy.
We are seeking an experienced Power Generation Field Technician to expand the company's Field Operations Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of power generation equipment in our field facilities. This role requires a strong technical background, hands-on experience with various power generation systems, and a commitment to ensuring the continuous and reliable operation of our infrastructure. Specific knowledge and experience operating and maintaining MTU, Jenbacher, or CAT power generation equipment a plus.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
- Must understand proper use of basic tools
- Must be willing to develop a working knowledge of power generating equipment including natural gas reciprocating engines, transformers, reclosers, switchgear, batteries, natural gas regulators, PLC controllers
- Ability to troubleshoot and work through problems efficiently
- Moderate use of hand and power tools to work with and repair mechanical and electrical equipment
- Be able to complete certifications on multiple pieces of company owned or leased equipment
- Understanding of simple electronics and electrical equipment is beneficial
- Will be required to complete OEM training
- Must properly use ladders and safety harnesses
- Must be able to determine appropriate level of personal protective equipment (PPE) needed for the specific assigned task and complete Job Hazard Analysis for work performed
- Must possess the ability to self-supervise on daily tasks and metrics
- Ability to work with a team and standalone for multiple hours
- Must present equipment, tools, and self in orderly and tidy manner
- Be available by phone while on call
- Able to operate a company vehicle in a safe manner as well as maintain a clean driving record
- Comply with all safety standards and procedures assisting with incident response and investigations as needed
- On time completion of all assigned training
- Promotes ethical behavior in all aspects of the business and leads by example
- Computer literate with the ability to utilize online forms / automation
- All other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Supervisor
Minimum Requirements :
2 MW
What Conduit Brings to You :
Location : Midland, Texas
Target Comp Range :
30-55 / hr use of company truck, depending on experience
About Conduit Power
Conduit Power builds and operates long-term contracted electrical infrastructure allowing customers to increase reliability, reduce power costs, and minimize carbon emissions.
Conduit is a portfolio company of Grey Rock Investment Partners. Grey Rock Investment Partners is a private equity firm with more than $1.3 billion in asset value across its private equity fund platform. The firm invests across the energy value chain with private equity funds focusing on investments in natural resources, carbon capture, industrial electrification, and power optimization.
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Salary : $30 - $55