LNG Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Technician

NAES•Wyalusing, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The LNG Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Technician at the Towanda LNG Facility in Wyalusing, Pennsylvania, operates and maintains liquefied natural gas equipment and systems. The facility produces 50,000 gallons of natural gas per day and has a storage capacity of 180,000 gallons. The technician monitors, inspects, troubleshoots, and performs routine maintenance on turbines and auxiliary equipment while ensuring compliance with environmental, safety, and regulatory requirements. The role includes hands-on diagnostics, emergency response, and supporting reliable, high-performance plant operations. The position covers control room operations, field activities, and maintenance across systems used for liquefaction, vaporization, trucking, and standby modes. Work includes mechanical, electrical, electronic, and instrumentation tasks, equipment monitoring and documentation, instrumentation calibration, work-order completion, spare-parts inventory, and general facility upkeep. The technician works rotating 12-hour shifts, with occasional extended hours, flexible shifts, weekends, holidays, and possible callouts or on-call duty. The O&M Technician reports to the O&M Shift Supervisor. Work takes place in an LNG facility environment that may involve confined spaces, narrow areas, hazardous materials, fumes, cryogenic temperatures, extreme weather, noise, and high heat near equipment. Physical demands include prolonged standing, climbing, working at heights, and routinely lifting up to 50 pounds. Protective equipment may be required. Employment includes participation in a Fitness for Duty Program with a post-offer physical examination, drug screening, and post-employment random drug screening.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Working knowledge of LNG process equipment, including pumps, compressors, storage and vaporization systems, auxiliary engines, pneumatic and electronic controls, and associated plant instrumentation.
Solid understanding of safety protocols, environmental regulations, Lock-Out-Tag-Out (LOTO) procedures, OSHA requirements, and hazardous materials handling.
Ability to collaborate with operations, maintenance, contractors, and vendors to support scheduled maintenance, corrective work, and timely completion of tasks.
Strong problem-solving skills, technical writing and communication abilities, and mathematical aptitude sufficient to document operations, maintenance activities, and troubleshooting procedures.
Valid, unrestricted U.S. driver’s license that remains in good standing.
Ability to meet the physical and working-condition demands described, including prolonged standing, climbing stairs and ladders, working from elevated platforms and walkways, and routinely lifting up to 50 pounds.
Participation in the Fitness for Duty Program, including a post-offer physical examination, drug screening, and post-employment random drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in process technology, power plant technology, chemistry, engineering, or a related technical field.
Industrial trade training in valve maintenance, reciprocating and screw compressors, PLC systems, electrical motors, and low/medium voltage circuits.
Previous experience in LNG or industrial gas operations is strongly preferred.
Relevant industry or military experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.

Responsibilities

Operate the control room, perform field activities, and conduct maintenance to support safe and reliable LNG plant performance.
Perform mechanical, electrical, electronic, and instrumentation work, including installation, repair, and maintenance of plant equipment and related systems.
Monitor and document equipment readings, identify abnormal conditions or alarms, and take prescribed corrective actions, including activating emergency systems when necessary.
Operate plant systems and equipment involved in liquefaction, vaporization, trucking, and standby modes.
Maintain plant operations, security, and emergency readiness independently, and promptly notify supervision of abnormal conditions.
Read and interpret electrical schematics, piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), and process flow diagrams (PFDs).
Calibrate pneumatic and electronic instrumentation and record results according to calibration procedures.
Complete work orders for inspections, preventive maintenance, and corrective maintenance activities.
Manage spare-parts inventory and report shortages and re-order needs.
Perform general facility upkeep, including cleaning, painting, pipe fitting, carpentry, masonry, and insulation tasks.
Work rotating shifts supporting vaporization, liquefaction, trucking, and other operational periods.
Complete required company-sponsored training and maintain necessary certifications.
Follow NAES safety rules and procedures, safety warnings, and posted signs, and remain mentally alert and work safely.
Perform other duties as assigned.