Power Plant (OMT) Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Overview

Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical equipment at a 55 MW cogeneration plant.

Key Responsibilities

• startup/shutdown
• equipment inspection
• troubleshooting
• fabrication
• preventive maintenance
• auxiliary systems

Tasks

-Conduct all startup, shutdown, and load-change operations of the plant following established procedures and safety guidelines. -Perform routine equipment rounds and inspections in compliance with established operating procedures to verify proper functioning and identify potential issues. -Adhere strictly to all safety and environmental rules and regulations, consistently following established procedures. -Troubleshoot and diagnose problems with mechanical equipment and implement effective resolutions to restore safe and reliable operation. -Works effectively in a team environment, collaborating on maintenance tasks and coordinating with contractors or other technicians to maintain quality and safety standards. -Set up and operate a drill press, milling machine, pipe-threading machine, grinder, and other tools to fabricate or repair parts and equipment as needed. -Assist in maintaining and controlling spare parts inventory to support plant reliability, including participation in physical inventories. -Conduct routine water and gas chemistry analyses, inspect and monitor operating components, and report plant status to ensure system reliability and regulatory compliance. -Committed to following safety protocols and industry regulations to support quality and reliable operation during maintenance and repairs. -Perform piping and conduit installations in the plant for system upgrades and modifications, ensuring compliance with plant standards. -Operate welding and cutting equipment and complete assigned metal fabrication projects in support of plant maintenance. -Operate and maintain combined-cycle power generating facility equipment with minimal guidance, coordinating with plant management as required. -Repair, replace, dismantle, and inspect defective plant equipment such as pumps, valves, fans, gearboxes, demineralizers, compressors, and turbine components in accordance with maintenance requirements. -Perform other duties as assigned to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant operation. -Maintain equipment by tightening fittings, replacing valve packing, gaskets, valves, and gauges, and by cleaning, replacing, oiling, and lubricating component parts and equipment as needed. -Read meters, gauges, and automatic devices to record data such as equipment temperature, vibration, hours of operation, pressure, fluid levels, and water chemistry, and verify proper operating conditions. -Report upset conditions or other anomalies in plant status to the Plant Manager for corrective action and documentation. -Participate in the plant's preventive maintenance program by performing routine maintenance tasks, using the CMMS, and collecting trending information for the Operations or Maintenance Manager. -Control auxiliary systems and supporting equipment such as boilers, air compressors, circulating water systems, boiler feedwater treatment and condensate systems, wastewater systems, generator cooling systems, and locally controlled electrical and mechanical equipment to maintain stable plant operations.

Requirements

• power plant
• mechanical systems
• preventive maintenance
• associate degree
• driver's license
• welding equipment

What You Bring

-Experience in power-generating facility maintenance, preferably as a power plant mechanic, millwright, or in a similar role. -Solid understanding of power plant operations, including preventive and predictive maintenance programs, with the ability to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical systems and balance-of-plant equipment such as pumps, valves, compressors, turbines, and other key components. -Strong oral and written communication skills for clear coordination with team members and management, and accurate reporting of maintenance activities. -An Associate degree in Power Plant Technology, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Technology, Process Technology, or a related field is a plus. Equivalent technical training or relevant industry/military experience may also be considered. -Must possess a valid, unrestricted U.S. driver’s license and ensure it remains in good standing at all times. -Able to read and interpret meters, gauges, and instrumentation to monitor operational conditions including temperature, vibration, pressure, fluid levels, and water chemistry, and to collect and analyze related data. -Skilled in assembling, disassembling, adjusting, and aligning electrical and mechanical equipment, and experienced with tools such as drill presses, milling machines, welding equipment, and rigging tools.

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About Naes Corporation

-Founded to address the growing need for efficient energy and industrial operations. -Specializes in managing and optimizing energy production facilities, from conventional to renewable power generation. -Supports critical infrastructure through performance improvement initiatives, asset management, and turnkey solutions. -Portfolio spans across coal, natural gas, nuclear, and renewable energy sources like wind and solar power. -Projects include enhancing plant efficiency and troubleshooting complex technical challenges in energy systems. -Recognized for innovative approaches in plant operations, driving sustainability and cost reductions while ensuring reliability. -Provides tailored, client-specific solutions with a deep understanding of the ever-changing energy landscape.

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Security Clearance

-post‑offer physical examination as part of the fitness for duty program -pre‑employment drug screening -ongoing random drug screening