Operator / Mechanic

NAES•Town of Newburgh, NY

11h•Onsite

About The Position

The Operator / Mechanic supports the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the Roseton Power Plant through a combination of control room operations, field operations, and hands-on maintenance. This position operates and monitors generating equipment and auxiliary systems, identifies abnormal conditions, and performs inspections, troubleshooting, and preventive and corrective maintenance to support equipment reliability and plant performance.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Previous exposure to power plant operations and maintenance through relevant employment or technical training.
Familiarity with power generation equipment and steam-cycle systems, including equipment startup, shutdown, operation, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
Strong mechanical aptitude with the capability to inspect, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair pumps, valves, rotating equipment, and other mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control, and balance-of-plant systems.
Hands-on capability using hand and power tools, machine shop tooling, welding equipment, and other maintenance equipment required for assigned work.
Proficiency in reading and interpreting operating procedures, technical manuals, drawings, schematics, equipment documentation, and operating data while accurately completing required plant records.
Sound understanding of power plant safety practices, including LOTO, PPE, confined-space entry, working at heights, and other requirements applicable to an industrial facility.
Effective communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify abnormal conditions, support corrective actions, and collaborate with plant personnel, contractors, and vendors.
Current Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card or ability to obtain one upon hire.
Must possess a valid, unrestricted U.S. driver’s license and ensure it remains in good standing at all times.

Nice To Haves

Technical, vocational, power generation, or military training is preferred.
Fossil steam, boiler, or similar heavy industrial experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform startup, shutdown, operation, and monitoring of generating equipment and auxiliary systems from the control room and field in accordance with established operating procedures.
Monitor instruments, gauges, alarms, control system displays, and operating parameters; identify abnormal conditions and initiate or assist with appropriate corrective actions.
Adjust equipment and system controls as directed to maintain plant output and equipment performance within established operating limits.
Conduct routine equipment inspections, operational testing, and condition monitoring; identify equipment issues and assist with troubleshooting process upsets and abnormal conditions.
Maintain accurate operating logs, readings, equipment status information, and other required operational documentation.
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance, including equipment installation, troubleshooting, repair, modification, overhaul, inspection, and testing as assigned.
Troubleshoot and maintain mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and control systems, including pumps, valves, rotating equipment, generators, and other balance-of-plant equipment.
Prepare equipment for maintenance and follow established isolation, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), confined-space, working-at-heights, and other safe work procedures.
Use hand and power tools, machine shop tooling, welding equipment, forklifts, cranes, manlifts, and other equipment when trained, qualified, and assigned.
Maintain accurate work orders, equipment history, inspection results, and maintenance records using the plant's Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
Support outages, equipment repairs, and plant improvement activities while coordinating with plant personnel, contractors, and vendors to safely and efficiently complete assigned work.
Promote a strong safety culture by complying with plant safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements and perform other duties as assigned to support safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations.