Operations & Maintenance Technician II

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About the Role:

Crusoe is seeking a skilled Operations & Maintenance Technician II (OMT II) to ensure the high-performance operation and maintenance of our power facility. This role is essential for maintaining plant reliability, safety, and environmental compliance, whether assigned to a shift or the maintenance team. You will be responsible for operating, troubleshooting, and repairing a wide range of mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation equipment critical to our mission.

The ideal candidate is a proficient technician capable of managing complex systems—such as gas and steam turbines, generators, and water treatment equipment—with minimal guidance while strictly adhering to safety and environmental regulations. This is a full-time position that requires an individual contributor who is authorized to work in the USA. (#INDMFG)

What You’ll Be Working On:

• Plant Operations & Maintenance: Operate and maintain simple cycle power generating facility equipment, including heat recovery steam generators, air compressors, and fire suppression systems, with minimal guidance or assistance.

• Technical Troubleshooting & Repair: Adeptly troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair defective plant equipment such as pumps, valves, fans, gearboxes, and turbine components in a timely fashion.

• System Inspections & Data Recording: Perform an "Inspection of Watch" on each plant system and record data from meters and gauges—including temperature, vibration, fluid levels, and water chemistry—to verify operating conditions.

• Water Chemistry Management: Perform analysis on HRSG, auxiliary boiler, and cooling tower systems, making necessary adjustments to chemical feed and blowdown rates to ensure chemistry remains within proper control ranges.

• Electrical & Mechanical Tasks: Responsible for opening and closing circuit breakers for system operation or electrical isolation, and performing piping and conduit installation for plant upgrades.

• Operational Documentation: Utilize the facility’s computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), assist with the development of O&M procedures, and write routine reports or work requests.

• Safety & Regulatory Adherence: Strictly adhere to all safety and environmental rules, facility safety programs, and plant environmental permits to protect personnel and public safety.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate with vendors for chemical ordering and timely equipment repairs, and assist in performing Root Cause Analysis (RCA) of failures.

• Continuous Improvement: Perform general housekeeping and painting projects to maintain the cleanliness and appearance of all plant areas and the control room.

What You’ll Bring to the Team:

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent is required.

• Technical Literacy: Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical one-lines, logic drawings, technical manuals, and P&IDs.

• Maintenance Expertise: Comprehensive knowledge of mechanical, instrumentation, and electrical equipment, including proficiency in repairing, replacing, and dismantling defective parts.

• Analytical Skills: Adept at diagnosing problems with mechanical equipment and performing water chemistry analysis.

• Communication & Training: Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to train other personnel and write operating procedures.

• Fabrication & Tool Proficiency: Capable of operating welding and cutting equipment, as well as tools such as drill presses, pipe threading machines, and grinders.

• Physical Requirements: Ability to perform walking, reaching, climbing, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

• Operational Flexibility: Willingness to work a 12-hour rotating shift and be available for call-ins and work overload as needed.

• Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the USA.

• Safety and Compliance: This position is designated a safety-sensitive position and/or is located in a safety-sensitive facility. Drug and alcohol program participation is required.

Bonus Points:

• Associates Degree (AA) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.

• Two to four years of related power plant experience and/or training.

• Experience operating heavy equipment such as man lifts and forklifts.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word.

Benefits:

• Industry competitive pay

• Restricted Stock Units in a fast growing, well-funded technology company

• Health insurance package options that include HDHP and PPO, vision, and dental for you and your dependents

• Employer contributions to HSA accounts

• Paid Parental Leave

• Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability

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• 401(k) with a 100% match up to 4% of salary

• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule

• Cell phone reimbursement

• Tuition reimbursement

• Subscription to the Calm app

• MetLife Legal

• Company paid commuter benefit; $300/month

Compensation:

Compensation will be paid in the range of $41 - $47/HR + Bonus. Restricted Stock Units are included in all offers. Compensation to be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Crusoe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.