Power Plant Technician - Mechanic

NAES•Goshen Township, PA

1d•$42 - $52•Onsite

About The Position

The Power Plant Technician (PPT) - Mechanic supports the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the Shawville Generating Station by performing preventive, routine, and predictive maintenance on critical mechanical equipment. Working with Operations, Maintenance, contractors, and OEM representatives, this position troubleshoots mechanical systems, supports planned outages, utilizes CMMS to document maintenance activities, and provides technical oversight of contractor work to help ensure safe, reliable plant operation.

Requirements

Hands-on experience maintaining mechanical equipment in a fossil-fueled power generation, industrial, manufacturing, or similar heavy industrial environment.
Working knowledge of steam plant mechanical systems, preventive and predictive maintenance practices, and the ability to troubleshoot, repair, and overhaul boilers, steam turbines, and balance-of-plant equipment.
Demonstrated commitment to safe work practices and compliance with applicable safety procedures, regulations, and quality standards.
Proficiency using precision measuring instruments, diagnostic equipment, and shop tools to assemble, disassemble, align, repair, and maintain plant mechanical equipment.
Ability to read and interpret meters, gauges, instrumentation, and technical documentation to evaluate equipment condition and support maintenance activities.
Ability to work collaboratively with Operations, Maintenance, contractors, and OEM representatives while providing technical oversight of contractor activities as assigned.
Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills, including the ability to document maintenance activities and prepare basic technical reports.
Successfully achieve a passing score on the required pre-employment Power Plant Technician testing.
Must possess a valid, unrestricted U.S. driver’s license and ensure it remains in good standing at all times.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Plant Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, Process Technology, or a related technical field preferred.
Equivalent technical training, industry, or military experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
Power plant mechanic, millwright, or related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Participate in preventive, routine, and predictive maintenance programs by performing scheduled work, using the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), and collecting equipment data to support reliability improvements.
Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical equipment issues, applying timely and effective resolutions.
Maintain, repair, and overhaul boilers, steam turbines, and other plant mechanical equipment, including pumps, valves, fans, gearboxes, compressors, and auxiliary systems.
Support planned outages by inspecting equipment, diagnosing problems, and performing repairs safely and efficiently.
Collaborate with team members to execute maintenance tasks, share knowledge, and enhance overall plant performance, reliability, and safety.
Assist in developing and refining preventive maintenance procedures to ensure they are comprehensive and effective.
Coordinate and schedule outage-related mechanical work, ensuring efficient resource allocation and minimizing operational disruptions.
Set up and operate machine shop tools to perform precision machining, ensuring proper alignment and balance of plant equipment.
Operate, inspect, and maintain fossil-fueled steam plant equipment with minimal guidance while following established plant procedures.
Install piping, conduit, and other components to support plant system upgrades and modifications.
Read and interpret meters, gauges, and instrumentation to monitor operating conditions, including temperature, vibration, pressure, fluid levels, and water chemistry.
Maintain spare parts inventory and plant documentation, including operating manuals, technical references, diagrams, and maintenance records.
Provide technical oversight of contractors and outside technicians to help ensure repairs and upgrades are completed safely and in accordance with plant requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Manager or Plant Manager.