xAI
Lead, Operations & Maintenance (O&M)
Southaven, MS · Mid
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 50 days ago
ComplianceProcurementLeadershipCommunicationActuators
About the role
- This is a leadership position requiring proven expertise in control room operations, mechanical maintenance, electrical, instrumentation & controls (I&C), and water treatment/chemistry for the LM6000 platform.
Responsibilities
- Oversee Control Room Operations: Lead the team in safely starting, operating, monitoring, and shutting down LM6000 gas turbines and BOP systems.
- Manage Electrical maintenance: Supervise testing and maintenance of 13.8 kV switchgear, generator breakers, and MODs.
- Oversee exciter and AVR testing, protective relay calibration, and black-start diesel support.
- Lead Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) duties: Guide calibration and troubleshooting of vibration, temperature, pressure, and speed sensors. Direct testing of fire & gas systems (Det-Tronics, etc.) and loop checks.
- Oversee Water Treatment & Chemistry duties: Manage daily operations of the Reverse Osmosis/demineralized water system for NOx water, SPRINT, fogging, and water wash systems.
- Plan and lead scheduled LM6000 borescope, combustion, and hot section outages, including resource allocation and vendor coordination.
- Manage critical spares inventory, CMMS records, and procurement needs.
- Develop and implement maintenance schedules, procedures, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance facility reliability and efficiency.
Nice to have
- Ability to read and interpret LM6000-specific P&IDs, electrical one-line diagrams
- Medium-voltage experience is a plus.
- Strong computer skills, including CMMS systems.
- Valid driver's license and ability to pass background check, drug screen, respiratory fit test, and physical.
- Minimum 2-5 years of direct hands-on experience on LM6000 aeroderivative turbines (Level 1/2/3 maintenance qualified strongly preferred), with at least 1-2 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
Skills
- LM6000 Level 1, 2, or 3 Maintenance Certification.
- DCS Maintenance & Troubleshooting.
- NFPA 70E Electrical Safety.
- Vibration Analyst Category II or higher.
- Leadership certifications or experience in industrial operations management.
- This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity.
- All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company's mission.
- Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important.
- All employees are expected to have strong communication skills.
- They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.
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