Talen Energy is Hiring a Plant Technician – Instrument and Electrical!

📍 Location: Baltimore, MD (Pasadena area)
🕓 Schedule: Full-Time, rotating shifts, weekends & holidays as required
💰 Pay Rate: $95,000 – $115,000 annually (based on experience)
📄 Employment Type: Permanent

Overview

Talen Energy is seeking two skilled Plant Technicians – Instrument and Electrical to join our team at the Brandon Shores Power Plant in Baltimore, MD. This fully scrubbed coal-fired generating station requires professionals with a strong background in instrumentation and electrical systems. The role supports reliable power generation by performing maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, and repair on critical plant systems.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, and repair electrical equipment using various test tools and instruments.

• Perform critical instrument calibrations for plant systems.

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain Continuous Emissions Monitors (CEMs).

• Conduct switching of circuit breakers and transformers.

• Follow all company lockout/tagout and safety procedures.

• Work with AC & DC electrical systems (24/48Vdc, 120Vac, 125V, 250V, 480V).

• Operate and test DCS (Ovation), PLCs (Allen Bradley), and process control equipment.

• Participate in rotating shift work, including weekends and holidays.

Requirements

• Completion of post-high school coursework in AC & DC electrical theory or 5+ years of relevant experience in testing and evaluation of power plant or substation equipment.

• Proficiency in reading electrical schematics, P&IDs, and one-line diagrams.

• Skilled in using multimeters, process calibrators, and pneumatic tools.

• Knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and process control systems.

• Ability to input maintenance data into a work management system (Maximo).

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills under time constraints.

• Must hold a valid driver’s license and meet company driving standards.

• Physically able to lift 45–75 lbs, climb ladders, work at heights, and wear required PPE.

Work Environment

• Indoor/outdoor power plant setting with potential exposure to high voltage, moving machinery, heat, cold, dust, fumes, and confined spaces.

• Must be able to work in noisy environments and wear protective equipment, including respirators.

• Occasional travel to other Talen Energy facilities may be required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and prescription coverage

• Life and disability insurance

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer participation

• Vacation and sick time

• Eligibility for Short-Term Incentive program

• Career growth in a company dedicated to safety, innovation, and teamwork