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About Middle River Power

Middle River Power (MRP) is a private equity-sponsored platform specializing in the investment and asset management of U.S. power generation facilities. With over 8GW of natural gas, coal, battery storage, and solar facilities across multiple states, the company focuses on safe, reliable, and efficient power plant operations. MRP’s executive team collectively brings over 120 years of expertise in energy management and power generation, collaborating closely with plant personnel and industry professionals. MRP applies a data-driven approach to investment and operational decisions, considering key factors such as regulatory changes and resource planning.

At MRP, we believe that experienced leadership, capable emerging talent, and strong partnerships enable us to deliver innovative, outsized solutions in the energy sector. This framework ensures every hire strengthens our culture of curiosity, collaboration, and commitment while maintaining the speed and flexibility our business demands.

Summary 
The Operations & Maintenance Technician is responsible for the safe control, operation, and maintenance of all instrumentation, electrical, and mechanical equipment within a facility required to generate electric power in compliance with all Federal, State and Regional and Company regulations / guidelines. The OMT works closely with Remote Operators by responding to plant conditions and taking appropriate corrective actions. 
 
Primary Duties 
• Perform all essential job functions required for an O&M Tech 1 
• Monitors performance of equipment and systems at established intervals to ensure equipment and 
systems are working properly and takes corrective steps as necessary to complete troubleshooting 
process. 
• Performs advanced preventative maintenance to ensure that machines continue to operate reliably and 
efficiently. 
• Performs other responsibilities as a team member. 
 
Additional Duties 
• Requisitioning parts and supplies as necessary. 
• Perform various administrative functions including but not limited to:, shipping, receiving, inventory 
issuances. 
• Adjusts controls to generate specified electrical power in accordance with SOPs. Maintain system 
operating parameters within regulatory required limits. 
• Prepares and maintains records detailing tests, repairs and maintenance as completed. 
• Consults manuals, schematics, wiring diagrams and engineering personnel to troubleshoot and solve 
equipment problems and to determine optimum equipment functioning. 
• Prepares and completes work orders, job safety analyses; reads, understands and follows procedures. 
• Complete all required training in required periodicity. 
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned. 
 
Working Relationships 
• Report to the O&M Manager 
• Works closely with other technician positions and remote operations personnel 
 
Job Qualifications: 
• Education: AA from a two-year college or technical school; or equivalent years of related experience 
and/or training; or combination of experience and education.  High school diploma or equivalent 
required. 
• Years of Experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience in an operational power generating plant, 
or plant related experience.  Experience working in power plant maintenance or other combustion 
turbine/combined cycle maintenance and operation or the equivalent of job experience, education or 
military training. 

Prerequisite Skills & Requirements

·       Knowledge of machines and tools, including their design, use, repair and maintenance.

·       Able to perform routine mechanical maintenance on equipment, determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.

·       Able to calculate figures and amounts such as measurements, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume; able to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Able to define and solve problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; able to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule format.

·       Able to organize work with attention to detail.

·       Able to analyze problems and situations and construct logical, practical and consistent solutions.

·       Able to focus on designated tasks despite interruptions and distractions.

·       Able to work effectively and efficiently with minimal supervision.

·       Excellent interpersonal skills; able to function as a productive and positive team member.

·       Computer software proficiency.

·       Must be available to work at any plant location as needed.

·       Able to provide weekend coverage on a rotational basis and work overtime and cover for absences and emergencies as needed and required; travel requiring overnight stays will be required occasionally.

·       Able to understand and comply with all safety rules and regulations.

·       Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills with the ability to read, write, speak and understand English.

·       Demonstrated knowledge of all facets of power plant maintenance

·       Demonstrated ability to read and interpret P&IDs, write routine reports, solve potential problems, make competent decisions in emergency situations, clearly communicate tasks and training of other personnel.

·       Have and maintain a valid driver’s license

·       Able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Including using stairs, climbing ladders, and routinely carrying and moving up to 50 pounds during 12-hour shifts. In addition, must wear protective equipment in the performance of some duties (e.g. hard hats, safety glasses, full or half-faced respirators, ear protection, chemical suits, hot gloves and high voltage protective equipment, etc.). Work with hazardous materials may be required.

Safety

Safety is a core value of MRP and as a condition of employment, all employees are expected to be mentally alert and work safely at all times. Additionally, employees are required to adhere to all safety warnings and posted safety signs whenever on company property.