Electrical O&M Technician

Project: 40 MW Diesel Generator Power Plant

Location: On-site in Odessa, Texas

Employment Type: Independent Contractor / Project-Based

Project Duration: Approximately six months, subject to project requirements

Schedule: Rotating 12-hour shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays as required

Reports To: Site O&M Lead / Program Manager — PRISMECS

Start Date: September 1,2026

Position Summary

PRISMECS is seeking an experienced Electrical O&M Technician to support a 40 MW diesel-generator power plant in Odessa, Texas.

The Electrical O&M Technician is responsible for the day-to-day electrical operation, inspection, monitoring, and maintenance of the medium-voltage and low-voltage distribution systems supporting the temporary power facility. This includes switchgear, transformers, protective relays, circuit breakers, generator electrical systems, and associated electrical balance-of-plant equipment.

Candidates must have hands-on experience with medium-voltage electrical systems, switchgear operations, and generator synchronization or paralleling activities. This position requires rotating 12-hour shift coverage.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform daily inspection and monitoring of MV switchgear (Load SWGR Lineup #1 & #2), breakers, and transformers — voltage, load current, relay status, breaker position

Monitor generator electrical parameters (voltage, frequency, load, power factor) and support synchronization/paralleling operations

Conduct routine electrical inspections and preventive maintenance on switchgear, breakers, and transformers

Support protective relay operations, breaker racking, and troubleshooting of electrical faults (trips, alarms, fuse failures)

Assist with energization/de-energization sequences, LOTO procedures, and switching operations per approved switching orders

Maintain and update the switching log and electrical operations records

Identify and report electrical abnormalities (overheating, unusual noise, smoke, relay alarms) immediately to the O&M Lead

Complete daily/shift electrical logs and support commissioning/testing activities as needed

Support EHS compliance — arc flash PPE, LOTO, and safe electrical work practices

Participate in toolbox talks and safety briefings

Requirements

Qualifications:

3+ years of experience in MV electrical systems, switchgear, and generator paralleling operations (industrial/power generation preferred)

Working knowledge of protective relays, breakers, and MV switchgear operations

Experience with generator control/synchronization panels (e.g., Woodward EasyGen) preferred

Ability to read single-line diagrams and electrical schematics

Strong troubleshooting and electrical safety awareness (NFPA 70E / arc flash awareness)

Willingness to work rotating 12-hour shifts, including nights/weekends

OSHA 10/30 and NFPA 70E training preferred; journeyman electrician license a plus

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