LNG Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Technician
About The Position
The LNG Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Technician at the Towanda LNG Facility in Wyalusing, Pennsylvania, operates and maintains LNG equipment and systems. The role includes monitoring, inspecting, troubleshooting, and performing routine maintenance on turbines and auxiliary equipment while meeting environmental, safety, and regulatory requirements. It offers hands-on work in diagnostics, emergency response, and plant operations that support reliable energy production. The technician operates the control room and performs field and maintenance activities, including work on mechanical, electrical, electronic, and instrumentation systems. Responsibilities cover operating liquefaction, vaporization, trucking, and standby systems; recording equipment readings; responding to alarms and abnormal conditions; maintaining emergency readiness; and completing inspection and maintenance work orders. The technician also supports inventory management, facility upkeep, required training, and certifications. This position reports to the O&M Shift Supervisor. The work schedule is 12-hour rotating shifts: seven consecutive day shifts followed by seven days off, then seven consecutive night shifts followed by seven days off. Schedules may change to meet dispatch requirements. The role may also involve extended hours, flexible shifts, weekends, holidays, and periodic callouts or on-call status. The facility environment can involve confined spaces, narrow areas, hazardous materials, fumes, cryogenic temperatures, extreme weather, noise, and high heat near equipment. Physical demands include standing for extended periods, climbing stairs and ladders, working at height, and routinely lifting up to 50 pounds. Protective equipment may be required, and respirator fit testing may be required. Fitness for duty includes a post-offer physical examination, drug screening, and post-employment random drug screening. The base pay rate is $32.00 to $36.00 per hour, with eligibility for an annual performance bonus. NAES Corporation provides operations, maintenance, and engineering services for energy facilities and states its commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- 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, 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 task completion.
- 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 stated physical demands and work in the described facility conditions.
- Ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts and, as needed, extended hours, flexible shifts, weekends, holidays, and periodic callouts or on-call status.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree in process technology, power plant technology, chemistry, engineering, or a related technical field; relevant industry or military experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
- 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.
- Experience in power generation operations and maintenance.
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 installing, repairing, and maintaining pumps, engines, motors, fans, hoists, compressors, piping, valves, filters, traps, meters, and related equipment.
- 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 used for 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, P&IDs, and PFDs.
- Calibrate pneumatic and electronic instrumentation and record results according to calibration procedures.
- Complete work orders for inspections, preventive maintenance, and corrective maintenance.
- 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 to support vaporization, liquefaction, trucking, and other operational periods.
- Complete required company-sponsored training and maintain necessary certifications.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Follow NAES safety rules, procedures, warnings, and posted signs; remain mentally alert and work safely.
- Participate in the Fitness for Duty Program, including post-offer physical examination and drug screening and post-employment random drug screening.
Benefits
- Eligibility for an annual performance bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
