Predictive Maintenance Technology Leader

This role drives standardization of the predictive maintenance (PDM) programs across Oglethorpe's Fleet of 13 power generation facilities (35 gas turbines, 4 steam turbines, and 3 pump-hydro turbines), with the objective of achieving best practices for high equipment reliability and proactively identifying issues to improve equipment performance. By leveraging advanced PDM technologies, the collection of PDM data, data analytics, and effective report communications for critical plant equipment, this will support condition-based maintenance and the reliability of critical assets, while ensuring achievement of safety, regulatory compliance, and cost-competitive energy requirements. Desired strength in mechanical PDM technologies with level 2 or higher certification in vibration, thermography, and / or lubrication.

Job Duties :

Program Leadership & Collaboration :

• Work directly with Sr. Reliability Engineer, Technology Owners, Plant Operators, Technical Services Engineers, and Management to identify reliability issues and determine appropriate solutions.
• Develop and drive the implementation of standard processes and procedures for the PDM program.

Field Work :

Analysis & Reporting :

Resource Coordination & Execution :

PDM Tool Administration

Required Qualifications :

Education : Engineering bachelor's degree or related field preferred; will consider an Associate's or Craft / Tech degree with industrial industry experience and advanced PDM Technologies certification.

Experience : This position is an advanced PDM engineer / specialist-level position. Requires 10+ years of progressively responsible preventive and predictive maintenance experience in an operating power-generating plant (or similar industrial plant). In addition, an advanced analytical and technical problem-solving background with Vibration Level 2 certification preferred or other PDM Technology certifications.

Equivalent Experience : Consideration of equivalent experience will be determined based on a combination of education, training, and professional, technical, or military experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Education considered may include technical and college studies and degrees, industrial training programs and certifications, and military training. Experience considered may include related industrial and military work.

Specialized Skills : Soft skills :

Functional :

Licenses, Registrations, and / or Certifications : Level I and Level II Vibration Analyst certification preferred. Level I certification in other PDM technologies with ability to achieve Level II certificate is desired. Expertise with partial discharge analysis and other electrical testing are desired. Valid driver's license required.

Travel : 30%, mostly day trips with occasional overnight trips

Unusual hours required of this position : Occasional extended schedule, including weekends and evenings, according to the demands of the role and tasks.

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