Senior Operations & Maintenance Technician

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IPSC provides operations, maintenance, management, and power support services to the US Power Generation Industry across the United States. Our team is comprised of experts from diverse backgrounds of technical fields, including power operations, engineering, asset management, as well as finance, human resources, administration, safety and environmental. With this diverse background coupled with extensive years of employee experience, IPS C provides exceptional operations, maintenance, management, and development expertise to a variety of power assets.


Job Description

IHI Power Services Corp. (IPSC) has a career opportunity for a Sr. Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Technician at our Aurora Generation plant in Aurora, IL. This position is an onsite role. The pay range is between $62.00 - $65.00 per hour, depending on experience.
Job Summary

Aurora Generation is seeking an experienced Senior Operations and Maintenance Technician with a minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience operating and maintaining simple cycle natural gas power plants. The ideal candidate will possess direct, demonstrated experience with GE 7FA and LM6000 combustion turbine platforms. In this senior role, the technician will serve as a key technical resource for the management team — planning and executing maintenance activities, training plant operators (including remote operations), covering shifts as needed, and acting as the primary on-call contact for plant issues. This position also carries primary responsibility for the station's NERC compliance program.

Job Functions

Operations
• Monitor, operate, and maintain all equipment associated with natural gas simple cycle power plant operations, with specific expertise on GE 7FA and LM6000 turbine DCS platforms.
• Execute startup, shutdown, and routine operational procedures for combustion turbine systems in accordance with OEM guidelines and plant procedures.
• Troubleshoot and resolve operational issues promptly to minimize downtime and maintain unit availability.
• Serve as the primary on-call contact for plant staff — available during off-hours and expected to be the first call when issues arise at the facility.
• Proficiently operate units and plant systems remotely; train Aurora Generation operators on remote operation procedures from other stations.
• Work collaboratively with plant management and operators at other stations to operate and troubleshoot remote engines.

Maintenance & Repairs
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on combustion turbine and auxiliary equipment, ensuring maximum efficiency and reliability.
• Conduct routine inspections and calibration of machinery to meet operational and OEM standards.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and OEM manuals specific to GE 7FA and LM6000 platforms.
• Hands-on experience with pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, fuel systems, and turbine control systems.
• Assist management team with outage planning, scheduling, and procurement of parts and services.
• Collaborate with engineering teams for equipment upgrades, modifications, and life extension activities.

Training & Leadership
• Train and mentor plant operators in safe, efficient, and compliant operating practices for combustion turbine systems.
• Develop and deliver training on remote operations procedures for operators at Aurora Generation station.
• Provide technical guidance and subject matter expertise to support the management team.
• No direct reports; functions as a senior individual contributor and technical lead.

Safety & Compliance
• Follow strict safety protocols and environmental regulations to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal standards.
• Serve as the primary NERC compliance contact for the station; maintain program documentation and ensure all applicable NERC reliability standards are met.
• Participate in safety drills, hazard assessments, and emergency response procedures.
• Maintain accurate documentation of operating logs, maintenance records, safety inspections, and compliance reports.

Education and Experience

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered.
• High school diploma or GED required; Associate