Mechanical Maintenance Technician

NAES•Cumberland Township, PA

5d•$39 - $55•Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanical Maintenance Technician supports the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of Hill Top Energy Center, a combined-cycle power generation facility in Carmichaels, Pennsylvania. The role performs preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on plant mechanical equipment and systems, troubleshoots, repairs, and overhauls rotating and stationary equipment, supports planned and forced outages, documents work in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), and oversees contractor work to help maximize plant reliability and availability. The position works closely with plant management, contractors, and OEM representatives under the direction of the Maintenance Manager. The standard schedule is Monday through Friday on day shift, with extended hours, flexible shifts, weekends, holidays, and possible callout availability as needed for plant operations. Work takes place in a power plant environment and may involve confined spaces, elevated areas, hazardous materials, fumes, extreme temperatures, high heat, noise, and varying outdoor weather. Required protective equipment may include hard hats, safety glasses, respirators, hearing protection, chemical suits, flame-resistant clothing, hot gloves, high-voltage protective gear, and fall protection. Employees participate in a Fitness for Duty Program that includes a post-offer physical examination, drug screening, and random post-employment drug screening.

Requirements

Hands-on mechanical maintenance experience in power generation, combined-cycle, or a similar heavy industrial environment.
Working knowledge of rotating and stationary mechanical equipment, including pumps, valves, compressors, fans, gearboxes, piping, and turbines.
Experience performing preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance, including troubleshooting, inspection, repair, and overhaul of mechanical equipment.
Proficiency with precision measuring instruments, diagnostic equipment, rigging practices, and shop tools used for mechanical maintenance, repair, and equipment alignment.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, equipment manuals, specifications, gauges, and operating data.
Experience using a CMMS to document maintenance activities and equipment history.
Ability to communicate effectively with plant personnel, contractors, and OEM representatives.
Demonstrated commitment to safe work practices and compliance with plant procedures and applicable requirements.
Valid, unrestricted U.S. driver’s license that remains in good standing.
Ability to meet the physical requirements, including standing for extended periods, climbing stairs and ladders, working at heights, and routinely lifting up to 50 pounds.
Ability to participate in the Fitness for Duty Program, including a post-offer physical examination and drug screening, and random post-employment drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Power Plant Technology, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field; equivalent technical training, power generation, industrial, or military experience may be considered in lieu of education.
Power plant mechanic, millwright, or related experience.
Familiarity with combined-cycle equipment and systems, including gas turbines, steam turbines, HRSGs, and associated balance-of-plant equipment.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on mechanical equipment and systems, completing scheduled work and documenting activities through the CMMS.
Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and overhaul pumps, valves, fans, compressors, gearboxes, piping, and other rotating and stationary equipment.
Support maintenance of combined-cycle equipment and auxiliaries, including the gas turbine, steam turbine, HRSG, and balance-of-plant systems.
Participate in planned and forced outages by inspecting equipment, identifying deficiencies, completing repairs and overhauls, and supporting equipment return to service.
Assist in developing and improving maintenance procedures based on equipment condition, operating history, and reliability needs.
Coordinate maintenance and outage activities to ensure personnel, contractors, tools, materials, and equipment are available to complete work safely and efficiently.
Operate machine shop equipment, precision tools, and measuring instruments to support equipment repair, alignment, fit-up, and maintenance activities.
Install, modify, and repair piping, valves, supports, and other mechanical components associated with plant systems and equipment.
Read and interpret technical drawings, equipment manuals, specifications, gauges, and operating data to support troubleshooting and equipment condition assessment.
Maintain accurate CMMS records, technical documentation, and spare-parts information to support equipment reliability and future maintenance activities.
Provide technical oversight of contractors and outside technicians to ensure work meets plant safety, procedural, and quality requirements.
Coordinate with Operations and other plant personnel on equipment isolations, testing, troubleshooting, and return-to-service activities.
Perform additional duties as assigned in support of safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations.
Follow NAES safety rules, procedures, warnings, and posted signs, and maintain mental alertness and safe work practices.