Power Plant (OMT) Mechanical Maintenance Technician

NAES • City of North Tonawanda, NY

8h • Onsite

About The Position

The Power Plant (OMT) - Mechanical Maintenance Technician at the North Tonawanda Cogeneration Facility maintains, repairs, and troubleshoots mechanical equipment such as pumps, valves, fans, compressors, and turbine components, while supporting plant upgrades and metal fabrication projects. The role includes monitoring auxiliary systems, conducting water and gas chemistry analyses, performing startup, shutdown, and load-change operations, and reporting plant conditions to ensure safe and reliable operations. The technician also participates in preventive maintenance programs, manages spare parts inventory, and adheres to all safety and environmental standards.

The OMT-Mechanical Maintenance Technician must also qualify to perform a variety of Operations duties to support the operation of the plant based on skills and qualifications to include:

Perform routine equipment rounds and inspections in compliance with established operating procedures to verify proper functioning and identify potential issues.
Control auxiliary systems and supporting equipment such as boilers, air compressors, circulating water systems, boiler feedwater treatment and condensate systems, wastewater systems, generator cooling systems, and locally controlled electrical and mechanical equipment to maintain stable plant operations.
Conduct routine water and gas chemistry analyses, inspect and monitor operating components, and report plant status to ensure system reliability and regulatory compliance.
Conduct all startup, shutdown, and load-change operations of the plant following established procedures and safety guidelines.
Report upset conditions or other anomalies in plant status to the Plant Manager for corrective action and documentation.

Requirements

• Experience in power-generating facility maintenance, preferably as a power plant mechanic, millwright, or in a similar role.
• Solid understanding of power plant operations, including preventive and predictive maintenance programs, with the ability to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical systems and balance-of-plant equipment such as pumps, valves, compressors, turbines, and other key components.
• Committed to following safety protocols and industry regulations to support quality and reliable operation during maintenance and repairs.
• Skilled in assembling, disassembling, adjusting, and aligning electrical and mechanical equipment, and experienced with tools such as drill presses, milling machines, welding equipment, and rigging tools.
• Able to read and interpret meters, gauges, and instrumentation to monitor operational conditions including temperature, vibration, pressure, fluid levels, and water chemistry, and to collect and analyze related data.
• Works effectively in a team environment, collaborating on maintenance tasks and coordinating with contractors or other technicians to maintain quality and safety standards.
• Strong oral and written communication skills for clear coordination with team members and management, and accurate reporting of maintenance activities.
• Must possess a valid, unrestricted U.S. driver’s license and ensure it remains in good standing at all times.

Nice To Haves

• An Associate degree in Power Plant Technology, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Technology, Process Technology, or a related field is a plus. Equivalent technical training or relevant industry/military experience may also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and diagnose problems with mechanical equipment and implement effective resolutions to restore safe and reliable operation.
• Repair, replace, dismantle, and inspect defective plant equipment such as pumps, valves, fans, gearboxes, demineralizers, compressors, and turbine components in accordance with maintenance requirements.
• Perform piping and conduit installations in the plant for system upgrades and modifications, ensuring compliance with plant standards.
• Set up and operate a drill press, milling machine, pipe-threading machine, grinder, and other tools to fabricate or repair parts and equipment as needed.
• Operate welding and cutting equipment and complete assigned metal fabrication projects in support of plant maintenance.
• Operate and maintain combined-cycle power generating facility equipment with minimal guidance, coordinating with plant management as required.
• Read meters, gauges, and automatic devices to record data such as equipment temperature, vibration, hours of operation, pressure, fluid levels, and water chemistry, and verify proper operating conditions.
• Maintain equipment by tightening fittings, replacing valve packing, gaskets, valves, and gauges, and by cleaning, replacing, oiling, and lubricating component parts and equipment as needed.
• Participate in the plant's preventive maintenance program by performing routine maintenance tasks, using the CMMS, and collecting trending information for the Operations or Maintenance Manager.
• Assist in maintaining and controlling spare parts inventory to support plant reliability, including participation in physical inventories.
• Adhere strictly to all safety and environmental rules and regulations, consistently following established procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant operation.
• Perform routine equipment rounds and inspections in compliance with established operating procedures to verify proper functioning and identify potential issues.
• Control auxiliary systems and supporting equipment such as boilers, air compressors, circulating water systems, boiler feedwater treatment and condensate systems, wastewater systems, generator cooling systems, and locally controlled electrical and mechanical equipment to maintain stable plant operations.
• Conduct routine water and gas chemistry analyses, inspect and monitor operating components, and report plant status to ensure system reliability and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct all startup, shutdown, and load-change operations of the plant following established procedures and safety guidelines.
• Report upset conditions or other anomalies in plant status to the Plant Manager for corrective action and documentation.

Benefits

• NAES is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We prioritize selecting employees based on merit and competence, seeking individuals of the highest quality, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status, or affiliation protected under USERRA, or any other form of discrimination prohibited by applicable local, state, and federal law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree