Operations & Maintenance Technician

Ormat Technologies, Inc.

. Provide general operations and maintenance support to maintain high plant availability .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeCorpus Christi • Texas • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $41 - $52 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in operations and maintenance support for power plants and battery storage facilities, with a strong focus on predictive and preventative maintenance practices, safety compliance, and effective troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical systems.

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Power Plant OperationsPreventative MaintenancePLC-Based InstrumentationSafety Compliance (VESI, NFPA70E, OSHA)Technical Troubleshooting

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Hard Skills

Condition MonitoringPredictive MaintenancePreventative MaintenanceMechanical Systems MaintenanceElectrical Systems MaintenanceTest Equipment ProficiencyComputer-Based Maintenance ProgramsEngineering Design Drawings InterpretationField Equipment ProgrammingPlant Equipment Troubleshooting

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationProblem SolvingAttention to DetailDecision MakingAbility to Work Independently

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelHand ToolsPower ToolsTest Equipment

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

Power PlantBattery StoragePreventive Maintenance ProgramsPlant HazardsPersonal Protective Equipment (PPE)

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide general operations and maintenance support to maintain high plant availability
Perform condition monitoring and optimization
Develop and implement predictive and preventative maintenance best practices
Develop and maintain the maintenance management system
Develop and maintain the critical spares program
Remotely monitor asset health
Operate batteries, including start-up, shutdown and emergency operations
Perform routine and non-routine preventative and corrective maintenance on plant equipment
Conduct plant rounds, log operating parameters and adjust equipment as required
Schedule and coordinate field activities with operations management
Requisition and assist with ordering and receiving plant materials
Represent the Company with vendors and regulators as assigned
Troubleshoot equipment and systems using test equipment, technical manuals, system drawings and electrical schematics
Program and troubleshoot field equipment
Respond to emergency situations and quickly access all areas of the plants
Adhere to and enforce VESI, NFPA70E and OSHA safety procedures
Work with contractors and temporary labor during onsite activities
Respond to remote troubleshooting requests while on call
Travel overnight approximately 25% of the time
Maintain equipment-operation trend reports
Complete plant reports and perform other assigned duties and projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma with at least two (2) years of technical training in operations and routine maintenance of battery storage, power plants and four years of experience working in a power plant or an equivalent environment
Thorough knowledge of operating a power plant or battery storage facility
Thorough knowledge and/or background operating and maintaining mechanical and/or electrical systems
Knowledge and understanding of PLC-based instrumentation and control systems
Ability to understand engineering design drawings, vendor equipment drawings and technical information
Proficient in hand tools, power tools and test equipment normally used in a power plant environment
Thorough knowledge of plant hazards and safety requirements
Thorough knowledge of computer-based preventive maintenance programs
Computer literacy with Microsoft Word, Excel and other programs
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Valid driver’s license with a driving record acceptable to ORMAT’s auto insurance carrier
Ability to make effective long-term and instantaneous decisions
Ability to solve problems and attention to detail
Ability to balance competing priorities
Familiarity with standard power plant PPE and its proper use
Availability for off-shift call-in
Ability to work independently and be the only company person on site
Ability to travel to other company sites
Ability to climb ladders and work from elevated platforms, ladders and walkways
Ability to work in confined spaces and harsh weather conditions
Ability to wear a variety of protective equipment
Ability to occasionally lift up to 75 pounds
Ability to sit 30% and stand 70% of the time
Ability to work at a computer and monitor for long periods while staying alert