O&M Technician - Malpaso

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Job Summary: Statkraft is seeking an Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Technician to plan, execute, and supervise O&M activities at renewable energy generation assets. Key Highlights: 1. Join a company committed to diversity and 100% renewable energy 2. Be part of a greener future by operating and maintaining generation assets 3. Participate in root cause analysis and continuous process improvement **Company Description** Statkraft is a company that, in addition to generating 100% renewable energy, demonstrates a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and gender equity. Furthermore, it conducts operations in over 19 countries under robust safety and ethical standards. You are invited to contribute your talent as the new **Operations \& Maintenance (O\&M) Technician** and be part of a greener future. **Job Description** * Plan, execute, and supervise operation and maintenance activities for generation assets. * Perform operational maneuvers—start-up/shutdown, connection/disconnection—of assets (hydroelectric power plants, substations, dams, and intake structures), coordinated with the control center. * Execute operational controls, scheduled inspections, and functional tests to ensure asset availability and reliability. * Analyze operational and maintenance variables to diagnose equipment technical condition and support decision-making. * Log failures, manage corrective actions, and track them in SAP PM. * Participate in root cause analysis (RCA) and propose actions to prevent recurrence of failures. * Supervise contractor-performed work, ensuring compliance with technical and safety standards. * Develop and update work procedures, IPERCs, rescue plans, and technical documentation. * Provide support during audits and respond to inspections conducted by regulatory authorities and electrical sector stakeholders. * Activate emergency response and operational contingency plans as required. **Requirements** **Education Level:** * Technician trained at a Higher Technological Institute. **Specialization:** * Mechanical–Electrical Technician (preferred) * Industrial Mechatronics Technician (preferred) * Maintenance Mechanics Technician **Additional Knowledge:** * Experience in maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment at hydroelectric power plants. * Proficiency in operation of power generation plants and electrical substations. * Proficiency in power generation and transmission systems. * Knowledge of welding techniques and processes, metalworking, hydraulic and pneumatic systems. * Experience using mechanical and electrical workshop equipment. * Knowledge of operation and maintenance of hydraulic infrastructure. * Basic knowledge of control systems, electrical protections, power electrical systems, and SCADA systems. * Basic SAP PM knowledge. * Proficient user-level MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). * Basic AutoCAD skills (preferred). * Valid driver’s license with minimum four years of validity. **Experience:** * Minimum five years of experience in this role. **Additional Information** * Work Schedule: 10 days on / 4 days off * Work Location: Malpaso Hydroelectric Power Plant * Per diems. * Profit sharing.