Mechanical Maintenance Technician

NAES•Tacoma, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanical Maintenance Technician at the Tacoma LNG facility plays a critical role in ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of plant systems, including pumps, compressors, valves, and cryogenic equipment. This position is responsible for performing preventative, corrective, and condition-based maintenance while strictly adhering to safety protocols, permit-to-work procedures, and operational standards. The role also involves supporting plant efficiency through equipment monitoring, collaboration with operations and engineering teams, and contributing to continuous improvement and special projects as directed.

Requirements

Completion of an Associate degree or certificate in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Plant Technology, Process Technology, or a related technical discipline is preferred; equivalent industrial maintenance experience or military technical training is also valued.
Must be able to successfully obtain and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) as required for access to secure port and terminal areas.
Minimum of eight years of progressively responsible experience as a Maintenance Technician, Millwright, or in a comparable industrial role, which may substitute for formal technical education.
Proven expertise in the complete overhaul, repair, and routine maintenance of valves, pumps, compressors, and other essential balance-of-plant equipment.
Ability to accurately read, interpret, and apply engineering drawings, mechanical P&IDs, and electrical schematics to perform maintenance assignments effectively.
Skilled in utilizing hand tools, portable electric and pneumatic tools, and basic rigging equipment—including winches, hoists, and slings—for mechanical maintenance tasks.
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve mechanical equipment defects while applying innovative solutions to complex issues.
Demonstrated maturity, initiative, leadership, sound judgment, and dependability, with excellent oral and written communication skills to collaborate, direct, and report maintenance activities effectively.
Must possess a valid, unrestricted U.S. driver’s license and ensure it remains in good standing at all times.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in an operating or generating facility is highly preferred, though prior LNG-specific experience is not mandatory.

Responsibilities

Carry out mechanical maintenance work across plant systems to ensure safe, reliable, and continuous operations
Comply with all site safety standards, including proper application of lock-out/tag-out procedures and personal protective equipment
Execute work in accordance with permit-to-work requirements, including hot work, confined space entry, and atmospheric testing protocols
Perform routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance to maximize equipment availability and performance
Analyze equipment issues and apply effective corrective actions to restore functionality in a timely manner
Inspect, overhaul, and reassemble a wide range of mechanical equipment, including pumps, compressors, valves, and rotating machinery
Apply condition-based maintenance techniques, including vibration monitoring and precision component replacement
Assist in maintaining LNG and cryogenic systems, including piping, valves, and regasification equipment
Monitor equipment and systems for leaks or abnormal conditions and take appropriate action to ensure system integrity
Operate material handling and lifting equipment safely to support maintenance and operational activities
Utilize hand tools, power tools, and rigging equipment to safely and efficiently complete assigned tasks
Maintain work areas, tools, and equipment in a clean, orderly, and serviceable condition
Support overall plant efficiency by using materials effectively and completing work assignments productively
Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering personnel and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including knowledge sharing and training support
Perform additional assignments and project work as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor or plant management.