Plant Technician (Power Generation) - Memphis
About this role
Ensuring continuous power generation and reliable operation of critical infrastructure requires dedicated technical oversight to prevent costly disruptions at the facility. This organization seeks a hands-on Plant Technician to support daily operations, maintenance, and troubleshooting across mechanical, electrical, and controls systems. The successful candidate will inspect running equipment, respond to issues as they arise, restore critical infrastructure, and maintain balance-of-plant reliability in a fast-paced environment.
Working alongside a small and highly motivated team, the technician will handle everything from chillers and cooling towers to generators, UPS, switchgear, and plant control systems. This role exists to keep generation online through rigorous inspection, troubleshooting, and adherence to safety protocols. Individuals who thrive in a flat organizational structure, possess strong prioritization skills, and communicate concisely will succeed in this position.
What you will do
- Provide operational and maintenance support for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and process systems across the facility.
- Perform daily inspections of critical systems to identify issues early and self-report problems before they impact generation.
- Troubleshoot, adjust, repair, or replace faulty mechanical, electrical, and controls components during normal operations, start-ups, outages, or commissioning.
- Assist with the maintenance of plant control systems including PLC, HMI, SCADA, and automated controls for safety and power distribution.
- Write and execute standard operating procedures, method of procedure documents, emergency operating procedures, and safety programs such as lockout/tagout.
- Support scheduled system shutdowns, outages, utility events, and commissioning activities by witnessing equipment start-ups and functional testing.
- Read and interpret P&IDs, schematics, data sheets, drawings, and equipment documentation to coordinate equipment restoration with engineering and operations.
What you need
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
- Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience as a technician or operator working with industrial mechanical, electrical, or control systems.
- Ability to lift at least 25 lbs unassisted.
- Ability to climb ladders, work in confined spaces, and operate in all weather environments while wearing appropriate personal protective equipment.
- Willingness to travel up to 25% and work at other sites for extended periods when required.
- Availability to work overtime, weekends, and rotating shifts based on plant operational needs.
Nice to have
- Associate’s degree in a technical field such as Power Plant Technology, Controls, Mechatronics, or Automation
- Experience operating or maintaining equipment in a power plant, process plant, or similar industrial facility
- Experience writing and executing MOPs, SOPs, and EOPs
- Experience troubleshooting industrial equipment using PLC, HMI, or SCADA platforms such as Ignition, Siemens, Rockwell, or SEL
- Experience with generators, UPS, switchgear, HVAC, chillers, cooling towers, pumps, or plant water systems
Skills and tech stack
Questions candidates ask
Where is the position based?
The position is based at a power generation facility located in Southaven, Mississippi or Memphis, Tennessee. Work at other sites for extended periods for similar work may be required.
What are the schedule and travel expectations?
Employees must be available to work overtime, weekends, and rotating shifts as needed based on plant operational needs, requiring schedule flexibility. The role also requires willingness to travel up to 25%.
What physical demands are required for the role?
Candidates must be able to lift at least 25 lbs unassisted, climb ladders, and work in confined spaces. Additionally, the role requires the ability to work in all environments including heat, cold, and rain while wearing appropriate PPE.