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Electrical O&M Technician

Prismecs

Job Location:

Odessa, TX - USA

Salary: Not provided by the employer

Experience Required: 4-5years

Posted: 6 August 2026 (11 hours ago)

Application Deadline: 3 November 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 12026

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

Required Skills:

Minimum of three years of hands-on experience with medium-voltage electrical systems switchgear or generator paralleling operations. Experience working with electrical-distribution systems in an industrial power-generation temporary-power data-center manufacturing oil and gas or similar operating environment. Working knowledge of medium-voltage switchgear circuit breakers transformers protective relays and generator electrical systems. Hands-on experience monitoring inspecting operating or maintaining medium-voltage and low-voltage electrical equipment. Experience supporting generator synchronization or paralleling operations. Ability to identify and troubleshoot electrical faults breaker trips relay alarms fuse failures abnormal voltage and equipment alarms. Ability to read and interpret single-line diagrams electrical schematics wiring diagrams and equipment manuals. Strong electrical troubleshooting skills and electrical-safety awareness. Familiarity with NFPA 70E requirements and ar

Required Education:

Power-generation or industrial electrical O&M with temporary or standby diesel-power with generator control and synchronization panels including Woodward EasyExperience with generator control panels (e.g. Woodward EasyGen) preferredAbility to read basic mechanical drawings and equipment manualsStrong troubleshooting and mechanical aptitudeWillingness to work rotating 12-hour shifts including nights/weekendsOSHA 10/30 or equivalent safety trainin

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