Maintenance Technician 1

Maintenance Technician 1# Maintenance Technician 1AMP The Woodlands Corporate Office - The Woodlands, TX 77380## OverviewLevelExperiencedPosition TypeFull TimeJob Shift2 weeks on / 2 weeks offEducation LevelHigh SchoolTravel PercentageRoad Warrior## Description**Maintenance Technician – Power Generation****Job Description****Department:**AMP ICOM**Job Status:** Full Time**FLSA Status:**Salary, Non Exempt**Reports To:** Maintenance Manager**Location:**Field based / Data Center Power Generation Sites**Amount of Travel Required:** Frequent travel (rotational/hitch schedule as assigned)**Work Schedule:** Rotational/hitch schedule as assigned; includes on call support as required for site reliability **Positions Supervised:**N/A**AIP Level:**N/A**POSITION SUMMARY:**The Maintenance Technician – Power Generation is a multi craft field maintenance role supporting AMP's mission critical power generation fleet at data center and other power generation sites. The position is primarily mechanical in nature but requires strong electrical troubleshooting capability. The technician performs preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on Dynamis gas turbine generator packages and associated balance of plant equipment to maximize safety, availability, reliability, and equipment life. AMP's Dynamis fleet includes aero derivative gas turbine packages such as the DT35 using the GE LM2500+G4 and larger packages such as the DT70 using the GE LM9000. The technician is expected to work across the complete package, not only the turbine, including mechanical auxiliaries, fuel systems, lubrication systems, hydraulics, cooling/ventilation, starting systems, generator auxiliaries, controls, instrumentation, low voltage electrical systems, and other site balance of plant equipment.**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:** (The following duties and responsibilities are all essential job functions, as defined by the ADA, except for those that begin with the word \"may\")* Perform scheduled preventive maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, and corrective maintenance on Dynamis gas turbine generator packages and associated balance of plant equipment.* Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, replace, align, and service mechanical components including pumps, motors, valves, actuators, regulators, filters, strainers, piping, hoses, fittings, bearings, couplings, seals, fasteners, cooling/ventilation equipment, and other rotating or auxiliary equipment.* Maintain turbine package lubrication systems, including oil levels, filters, pumps, coolers, valves, leaks, pressure/temperature issues, sampling support, and related instrumentation.* Maintain and troubleshoot natural gas fuel systems within the technician's qualification and authorization, including valves, regulators, filters, actuators, piping components, instrumentation, leak checks, and fuel system auxiliaries.* Maintain hydraulic and pneumatic systems used for package positioning, actuators, valves, starting or auxiliary functions, including leak detection, hose/fitting replacement, pressure checks, filtration, and component troubleshooting.* Perform electrical troubleshooting and maintenance on low voltage AC/DC circuits, motors, motor starters, contactors, relays, fuses, breakers, power supplies, battery/charger systems, heaters, lighting, receptacles, solenoids, junction boxes, wiring, and package auxiliary systems.* Troubleshoot instrumentation and controls using electrical drawings, schematics, I/O information, alarm/event history, and approved test equipment; inspect and replace sensors, switches, transmitters, thermocouples/RTDs, solenoids, and associated wiring as authorized.* Support generator and excitation system inspections and troubleshooting within the technician's qualification level. Coordinate medium/high voltage or specialized generator electrical work with AMP HV personnel, Engineering, OEMs, or qualified contractors.* Use multimeters, clamp meters, insulation resistance testers and other approved diagnostic instruments only within the employee's documented electrical qualification and equipment rating.* Support turbine borescope inspections, filter changes, fluid changes, package inspections, combustion/turbine maintenance activities, and OEM service work as trained and authorized.* Perform precision mechanical work using torque specifications, proper fastening practices, alignment techniques, measuring tools, and OEM procedures.* Respond to equipment trips, alarms, derates, leaks, abnormal vibration, temperature/pressure deviations, starting failures, auxiliary system failures, and other conditions affecting generation availability.* Support safe return to service activities after maintenance, including walkdowns, removal of tools/materials, restoration of guards, verification of system configuration, leak checks, functional checks, and coordination with Operations.* Assist with commissioning, mobilization/demobilization, installation, startup, site acceptance, and maintenance outages for AMP generation equipment.* Coordinate with Turbine Operators, Operations leadership, ROC/PSE, Engineering, HV Technicians, Field IT/controls resources, OEM technicians, and third party vendors during troubleshooting and maintenance.* Maintain accurate work orders, inspection records, parts usage, measurements, test results, failure information, maintenance findings, and equipment history in AMP systems.* Identify recurring failures and equipment reliability opportunities and provide field feedback to improve preventive maintenance intervals, procedures, spare parts strategy, and fleet reliability.* Maintain maintenance tools, calibrated test equipment, specialty tooling, shop/maintenance areas, and assigned service vehicles in safe and serviceable condition.* Participate in pre job briefings/JHAs and exercise stop work authority when hazards, energy control boundaries, PPE, procedures, tooling, or site conditions do not support safe execution.* Performs other related duties as assigned to assist with successful operations and business continuity.## Qualifications**POSITION REQUIREMENTS:*** Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship.* Must be at least 18 years of age or older.* Successfully passes all applicable general pre employment testing including but not limited to: background check, pre employment drug screening, pre employment fit tests, pre employment aptitude and/or competency assessment(s).* Daily in person, overtime required.* Valid U.S. Driver’s License required. Most employment is contingent upon meeting company driving standards, including 3 year U.S. driving history and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) in accordance with Company policy.* Proficiency in spoken English language.* Ability to work rotational/hitch schedules, nights, weekends, holidays, callouts, maintenance outages, and extended hours when required for mission critical operations.**EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE LEVEL*** High school diploma or GED required.* Technical school, industrial maintenance program, mechanical/electrical trade program, military maintenance training, or equivalent apprenticeship strongly preferred.* Typically 3–5+ years of hands on industrial maintenance experience involving rotating equipment, engines/turbines, power generation, compressors, pumps, industrial machinery, or similar equipment.* Demonstrated mechanical troubleshooting and repair capability is required.* Demonstrated electrical troubleshooting capability on industrial low voltage systems is required.* Gas turbine, aero derivative turbine, generator, data center, microgrid, or distributed power experience strongly preferred.* Experience with GE LM2500 family or LM9000 equipment, or comparable aero derivative turbine packages is highly desirable but not required if the candidate has strong transferable maintenance experience.* An equivalent combination of education, specialized training, and relevant professional experience will be considered in lieu of a formal degree.* LOTO/hazardous energy control training and authorization applicable to power generation equipment.* Current First Aid and CPR/AED certification from a recognized provider.**PREFERRED*** OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Hour General Industry training preferred.* NFPA 70E electrical safety training appropriate to industrial maintenance responsibilities preferred.* OEM or formal training on GE LM2500 family, LM9000, or comparable aero derivative gas turbine systems preferred.* Industrial electrical, instrumentation, millwright, mechanical, or multi craft maintenance certification preferred.* Vibration analysis, infrared thermography, lubrication, precision maintenance, alignment, or reliability centered maintenance training preferred.* NCCER, NCCCO/rigging, or other recognized industrial maintenance credentials relevant to assigned work preferred.**QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, COMPETENCIES, AND ABILITIES*** Strong hands on mechanical background in industrial equipment, gas turbines, rotating equipment, power generation, oil and gas, aviation, military maintenance, heavy equipment, or comparable industrial environments.* Troubleshoot pumps, valves, regulators, actuators, piping systems, bearings, couplings, seals, lubrication systems, cooling systems, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, and mechanical auxiliaries.* Read and interpret mechanical drawings, P&IDs, equipment manuals, tolerances, torque values, fits and clearances, and safe disassembly and reassembly procedures.* Identify abnormal vibration, noise, heat, leakage, wear, contamination, looseness, misalignment, and other mechanical indicators of potential equipment failure.* Use precision measuring tools, torque tools, hand and power tools, lifting and rigging practices, and maintenance procedures appropriate to industrial rotating equipment.* Safely troubleshoot common industrial low voltage AC/DC circuits and electromechanical equipment within documented qualifications.* Read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, elementary diagrams, termination drawings, and control logic sufficient to troubleshoot package auxiliary systems.* Troubleshoot motors, starters, contactors, relays, breakers, fuses, power supplies, batteries/chargers, solenoids, sensors, transmitters, switches, and control wiring.* Safely use digital multimeters and approved electrical diagnostic equipment for voltage, continuity, resistance, current, and related checks within training and authorization.* Basic understanding of PLC/control system I/O, turbine package alarms, permissives, trips, interlocks, and instrumentation.* Apply a systematic troubleshooting approach to mechanical, electrical, controls, fuel, lubrication, hydraulic, and instrumentation systems.* Follow LOTO, zero energy verification, line of fire awareness, pressure release, guarding, and return to service practices.* Follow OEM procedures and specifications.* Demonstrate attention to cleanliness, foreign material exclusion, contamination control, torque requirements, wiring and termination quality, and maintenance workmanship.* Communicate clearly with operators, supervisors, engineers, remote operations personnel, HV Technicians, OEMs, vendors, and customers.* Work independently in the field while recognizing when escalation to Engineering, PSE, HV, controls, OEM, or specialized service personnel is necessary.* Maintain accurate documentation regarding equipment condition, defects, parts, follow up actions, and maintenance history.* Use basic computer skills to document work in a CMMS, digital work order system, or similar maintenance platform.* Electrical safety training appropriate to assigned duties, including shock and arc flash hazard awareness, electrical boundaries, safe use of test equipment, and task specific PPE.* Job briefing/JHA, stop work authority, PPE, hand and power tool, lifting and rigging awareness, and other AMP/site required safety training.* Gas/fuel system hazard awareness and site specific training appropriate to natural gas power generation equipment.* Additional OEM, customer, site, or jurisdictional training required for assigned equipment and tasks.**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT**The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Employees are required to walk, sit, climb, bend, reach, and squat or kneel on a daily basis. They are frequently required to visit jobsites where the work environment may include exposure to hazardous materials, operating conditions, audio levels up to 85 dB, inclement weather, and extreme hot and cold temperatures. Due to these conditions, employees are required to wear company mandated and company issued Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including fire retardant coveralls, safety hat, steel toe boots, safety glasses, ear protection, and safety gloves, and must strictly adhere to all safety policies and procedures. When not traveling on job assignments, employees work in a warehouse or shop environment where they may be exposed to common hazards such as physical strain, moving machinery, loading and unloading activities, falling objects, and slip, trip, and fall risks. Employees are regularly required to lift heavy objects and must be able to independently lift up to 49 lbs. and lift 50–100 lbs. with a team assist.Work hours ***may include or includes*** early morning, late evenings, and weekends, depending on business necessity.**AAP/EEO STATEMENT**The Company is committed to the cause of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants, thus abiding by all applicable state and federal laws. Our practices regarding employment, job promotion, compensation, training, and termination do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, sex, national origin, veteran's status, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. It is expected that all employees, both management and staff, will fully support these nondiscriminatory policies.\\*All field and shop employees and potential employees performing or assuming roles that require exposure to industrial activities, including, but not limited to, roles in shop or field operations environments, must be able to effectively communicate and comprehend the English language. This provision does not purport to require employees to always speak only English in the workplace or otherwise prevent employees from speaking non English languages, provided that such employees are able to effectively communicate and comprehend English to satisfy the company’s expectations and business objectives. **English comprehension is necessary to ensure employees:*** Understand all health and safety communications.* Possess a sufficient level of relevant equipment knowledge.* Comprehend verbal and written communications from the company and other employees.* Comprehend all operational and safety procedures.* Understand alerts and emergency notifications, including Responses to Alerts, Warnings and Emergencies.* Understand the contents of announcements and/or radio communications.* Are able to effectively and independently communicate with customers, supervisors, and colleagues.* Are able to prevent workplace accidents and/or injuries through effective communication.The company has reviewed this job description to ensure essential functions and duties have been included. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Last Revised: 2026.09 #J-18808-Ljbffr