Production Technician

Brief Description

The

Production Technician

is responsible for the safe, efficient, and reliable operation and maintenance of the Keys Energy Center. This role involves hands-on work with plant equipment, coordination with operations staff, and adherence to safety and environmental standards.

The Keys Energy Center is a 761MW natural gas-fired, combined-cycle power plant in Prince George’s County, east of Brandywine.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities Safety

- Follow all safety procedures during operations and maintenance, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), hazardous work permitting, and facility safety policies.

- Support plant emergency activities and communicate incidents promptly to the Control Room Operator (CRO) and management.

Maintenance

- Troubleshoot, overhaul, and maintain power plant machinery, including:

- Transmitters, PLCs, control valves

- HVAC systems, pumps, motors, fans, blowers

- Electrical and instrumentation systems (e.g., thermocouples, turbine instruments)

- Test, calibrate, and repair electrical and instrumentation equipment.

- Coordinate subcontracted maintenance and construction activities.

- Review, perform, and update assigned work orders.

- Assist in developing and improving preventive and predictive maintenance programs.

- Track inventory of spare parts and consumables using SAP.

- Perform assigned collateral duties and integrate with operations as needed.

Operations

- Operate gas turbines, steam turbines, and generators.

- Monitor plant equipment status and respond to abnormal conditions.

- Ensure proper operation of chemical control systems and maintain plant chemistry.

- Comply with environmental regulations and permit requirements.

- Maintain adequate supply of chemicals and gases for operations.

- Document plant events, including trip reports and log entries.

- Provide CRO with log sheets and discuss corrective actions.

Communication

- Continuously update the CRO on operating activities.

- Promptly report equipment repair needs to the CRO.

Training

- Support training initiatives and contribute to maintenance program improvements.

Requirements

- Minimum 4 years of instrumentation and electrical maintenance experience in a power plant.

- High school diploma or equivalent.

- Basic math and strong verbal communication skills.

- Proficiency with power and precision tools.

- Ability to make rapid decisions in high-pressure situations.

- Physical capability to perform demanding tasks.

- Willingness to respond to overtime and callout requests.

Preferred

- Grade 1 Maryland Stationary Engineer License.

- College or technical school education.

- Experience in power generation, chemical, refinery, or industrial settings.

- Familiarity with control systems and equipment repair.

- Combined cycle plant experience.

- Strong judgment, math, and communication skills.

Summary

Applicants must possess a

valid driver's license

and maintain a clean driving record, as this position requires occasional travel for company business. Candidates should be comfortable operating a vehicle as part of their job responsibilities and must meet any applicable company and insurance requirements.

We offer a variety of excellent benefits. Full-time employees are offered the following: medical, dental, vision, LTD, STD, and Life insurance plans. You can even select additional “al la carte” benefits to meet all your needs. You can also enroll in our 401k, flex spending accounts for medical and childcare needs, and participate in our employee referral and tuition reimbursement programs.

Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified Applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.

We believe in transparency and providing candidates with important information to make informed decisions. The salary range for this position is commensurate with experience, qualifications, and location. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, and relevant qualifications.

This range represents the base salary and does not include other forms of compensation, such as bonuses, benefits, or equity, which may be offered in addition to the base pay. The company reserves the right to modify compensation ranges at any time in accordance with business needs and market conditions.