Ormat Technologies, Inc. · 17 hours ago
Sr. Operations & Maintenance Engineer
Waimea, HI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expOrmat Technologies is seeking a Sr. Operations & Maintenance Engineer to provide general engineering support for plant operations. The role involves developing maintenance procedures, troubleshooting, and supervising other engineers or technicians while ensuring plant efficiency and safety.
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Responsibilities
Thorough understanding of battery operation to include start-up, shutdown and emergency operational actions
Performs both routine and non-routine preventative and corrective maintenance on plant equipment
Makes plant rounds, logs equipment operating parameters and adjusts equipment as required
Coordinates support contractors and internal resources
Requisitions and assists in ordering and receiving plant materials
Supervision of other engineers or technicians when on-site
Represents the Company with vendors and regulators as assigned
Responsible for scheduling coordinating work efforts as necessary including work assignments and approving overtime for hourly employees
Preparing and develop site budgets and work plans
Continuously increases own knowledge by personal independent study
Implements emergency procedures as assigned
Implements safety procedures as assigned
Basic knowledge and experience in PLC programming, SCADA programming and implementation
Works with contractors and other temporary labor during on site activities
Uses installed and portable test equipment, technical manuals, system drawings and electrical schematics to troubleshoot equipment and systems
Programs and troubleshoots field equipment
Must be able to operate a vehicle in a safe manner, enter and exit vehicle without assistance, remain alert while driving for continuous period of time and read and understand maps
Must be able to travel overnight approximately 25% of the time out of the office by air, train or auto
Must be able to climb ladders, climb to and work off elevated platforms, ladders and walkways
Must be able to travel to remote work sites and work safely unassisted
Maintain trend reports on equipment operation for assigned system
Complete various plant reports
Perform other duties and projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
An Engineering degree with at least 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 for operating and maintaining mechanical and/or electrical systems. Ability to maintain electrical systems is preferred
Familiarity with basic internetworking protocol and related remote communication constructs for telemetry with RTUs
Knowledge and understanding of PLC based instrumentation and control systems. Ability to troubleshoot, repair and calibrate is preferred
Proficient in the use of 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 literate in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and various other programs
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Must possess a valid state driver's license
Ability to make effective long term and instantaneous decisions
Ability to solve problems and attention to detail
Previous experience in supervising other employees, either direct reports or on a project basis
Use discretion to balance competing priorities
Familiarity with standard power plant PPE and its proper use
Available for after business hours call-ins
Will often work independently and be the only company person on site
May be called upon to travel to other company sites
Must be able to climb ladders, climb to and work off elevated platforms, ladders and walkways
Must be able to travel to remote work sites and work safely unassisted
Occasionally perform heavy lifting up to 75 pounds
Must be able to frequently climb to and work off elevated platforms, ladders and walkways
Must be able to work in confined spaces and in harsh weather conditions
Must be able to wear a variety of protective equipment
Jobsite duties require sitting and/or standing for long periods of time with moderate bending, stooping, and kneeling
The ability to work at a computer and computer monitor for long periods of time and stay alert
Preferred
Ability to maintain electrical systems is preferred
Knowledge and understanding of PLC based instrumentation and control systems. Ability to troubleshoot, repair and calibrate is preferred
Preferred working knowledge of power electronics within a utility (or similar) operating environment
Preferred knowledge of utility industry measurement & verification standards
Ability to understand engineering design drawings, vendor equipment drawings and technical information
Company
Ormat Technologies, Inc.
With over five decades of experience, Ormat Technologies, Inc.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.52BKey Investors
Morgan Stanley RenewablesBlackRockORIX Group
2025-05-27Post Ipo Equity· $62M
2024-12-11Post Ipo Secondary· $281.94M
2023-03-14Post Ipo Equity
Leadership Team
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Daniel Moelk
Senior Vice President, Resources, Drilling & EGS
Aron Willis
Executive Vice President, Electricity Segment
Recent News
2026-01-22
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