Industrial Maintenance Technician

NAES•Penns Grove, NJ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Industrial Maintenance Technician plays a key role in ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the Chemours Steam Facility in Penns Grove, New Jersey. This position performs preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on mechanical equipment and systems supporting continuous steam generation and distribution. Using strong troubleshooting and mechanical skills, the technician helps maintain equipment reliability, plant availability, and safe, efficient operations.

Requirements

Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Industrial Maintenance Technology, Process Technology, Power Plant Technology, or a related technical discipline preferred. Equivalent military training, technical certifications, or relevant industrial maintenance experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
Must currently possess and maintain, at a minimum, a valid State of New Jersey Black Seal High-Pressure Boiler Operator License.
Mechanical maintenance experience in a power plant, steam plant, refinery, chemical plant, manufacturing facility, or similar heavy industrial environment.
Working knowledge of steam-generating and balance-of-plant equipment, including boilers, pumps, valves, heat exchangers, piping, fuel oil, feedwater, condensate, and auxiliary mechanical systems.
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot, maintain, repair, and overhaul mechanical equipment, with experience in precision maintenance activities such as equipment alignment, bearing and mechanical seal replacement, lubrication, rigging, and vibration troubleshooting.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), equipment manuals, specifications, and maintenance procedures.
Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and industrial safety practices, including lockout/tagout (LOTO), confined space, and hot work procedures.
Effective communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, contractors, and other personnel to support safe and reliable plant operations.
Must possess a valid, unrestricted U.S. driver’s license and ensure it remains in good standing at all times.

Responsibilities

Execute preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on plant mechanical equipment and systems, using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) to document work and support equipment reliability.
Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and overhaul equipment associated with steam generation and distribution, including boilers and auxiliaries, pumps, valves, fans, blowers, heat exchangers, piping, fuel oil, feedwater, condensate, and steam distribution systems.
During boiler outages, planned maintenance, and emergency repairs, inspect equipment, identify deficiencies, and complete necessary repairs safely and efficiently.
Apply precision maintenance techniques such as equipment alignment, bearing and mechanical seal replacement, lubrication, vibration troubleshooting, and mechanical inspection.
Complete pipefitting, rigging, and fabrication work, as well as the installation, modification, and repair of piping systems, valves, supports, and associated mechanical equipment.
Use equipment drawings, piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), technical manuals, and maintenance procedures to troubleshoot equipment and safely complete assigned work.
Conduct routine equipment inspections to identify abnormal conditions, assess mechanical issues, and recommend corrective actions that support reliable boiler and balance-of-plant operation.
Partner with Operations and Maintenance personnel to coordinate work, resolve equipment issues, and identify opportunities to improve plant performance, reliability, maintenance procedures, and job plans.
Maintain accurate maintenance records and equipment histories while coordinating with contractors, OEMs, and outside service providers to ensure work meets plant safety, quality, and performance expectations.
Promote a strong safety culture by complying with environmental, health, safety, and regulatory requirements and supporting other plant activities as assigned.
Complete additional tasks as assigned by the Maintenance Manager or Plant Manager, demonstrating flexibility and commitment to plant operations.