Técnico de Operación y Mantenimiento – Palo Viejo

About the role

The Operation and Maintenance Technician will support the Palo Viejo hydroelectric plant in Guatemala, ensuring that all control, automation, communication and surveillance systems operate reliably. You will work closely with a dedicated team to execute maintenance activities that keep generation units running at optimal performance.

Key responsibilities

• Perform predictive, preventive and corrective maintenance on instrumentation, control equipment, data networks and video‑surveillance systems.
• Follow budgets, maintenance programs, corporate requirements and manufacturer specifications to maximize equipment availability.
• Generate detailed reports for each maintenance action and keep technical documentation, manuals and procedures up to date.
• Manage procurement of materials, tools and technical services needed to execute maintenance plans.
• Support integrated management system policies, risk‑prevention initiatives and continuous‑improvement activities.

Required profile

• Experience with maintenance of instrumentation and control systems in hydroelectric or similar industrial environments.
• Ability to work under defined maintenance schedules while minimizing equipment downtime.
• Strong documentation skills and attention to detail.
• Team‑oriented mindset with a focus on safety, environmental care and quality.

Required skills

• Predictive maintenance
• Preventive maintenance
• Corrective maintenance
• Instrumentation and control
• SAP maintenance module
• Hydroelectric plant equipment
• Data networks
• Video surveillance systems
• Procurement processes