Operations & Maintenance Technician I

Fernandina Beach, FL Your role in our success will be…

This entry-level position is responsible for operating, planning and conducting preventive/corrective maintenance on the gas turbine, HRSG combined heat and power (CHP) plant and associated ancillary equipment.

What you'll be working on:

- Monitor, record and trend readings from the CHP plant control system.

- Monitor the CHP plant control panels to ensure the proper operation of plant equipment.

- Operate the plant in a safe and efficient manner, following all plant procedures, health and safety and current operating practices.

- Monitor instrumentation readings for variances from prescribed operating standards and procedures.

- Respond to any variances, adjust and maintain the proper operation of plant equipment.

- Maintain plant maintenance management program, maintain parts inventory and perform parts ordering.

- Report conditions beyond the capabilities of the operator to the Lead Technician.

- Maintain the lock-out/tag-out log and monitor maintenance activities to ensure proper plant operation at all times.

- Visually inspect equipment at periodic intervals to detect malfunctions or need for repair or adjustments.

- Report and/or correct unsafe conditions or hazards, (leaks, slip hazards, safety deficiencies, etc.).

- Responsible for the documentation of: Daily work logs, operations and maintenance activities, parts usage and inventory consumption.

- Perform maintenance, outage repairs and testing of equipment.

- Develop plans for future maintenance outages and coordinate entry of schedules into the appropriate PJM system.

- Maintain records of forced outages and coordinate entry into CMMS system.

- Operate plant according to dispatch directions received from FPU

Additional Responsibilities:

- Provides input into the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for maintenance history or equivalent tracking and historical document retention system.

- Maintain cleanliness of all the plant office spaces and common areas.

- Performs BASIC independent maintenance activities and assists with intermediate, advanced and major maintenance activities.

Who you are:

- Education: High School Diploma or equivalent, 2-4 year degree desired but not required

- Experience: 1-3 years of industrial experience, formal certification, military experience or equivalent

- Possess basic computer skills

- Strong mechanical aptitude, basic steam plant and gas turbine generator knowledge.

- Ability to read and interpret documents in English such as safety rules, data, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.

- Must be able to speak English plainly, write work orders and understand oral communications.

- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.

- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.

- Exercise judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.

- Make decisions based on formal procedures, calculations, deductive reasoning, and consultation with supervisor.

- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb talk, hear and use hands.

- Required to reach with hands and arms and to climb and balance.

- Required to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

- Required to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

- Vision abilities include; close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

What Makes Us Great

At the heart of our Company is a dedication to delivering energy that drives progress. We put people first, work to keep them safe and build trusting relationships.

What’s in it for you? Joining the CUC team will get you:

- Competitive base salary

- Fantastic opportunities for career growth

- Cooperative, supportive and empowered team atmosphere

- Annual bonus and salary increase opportunities

- Monthly recognition events

- Endless wellness initiatives and community events

- Robust and customizable benefit packages-choose what works best with your life. Options include generous 401k, medical, dental and life insurance, tuition reimbursement, compensated volunteer hours and MORE!

- Paid time off, holidays and a separate bank of sick time

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors. Applicants with a disability that need assistance applying for a position may email

careers@chpk.com