Power Plant Technician - Mechanic

The Shawville Generating Station in Shawville, PA, is a major power facility with a 626 MW capacity. It operates two Babcock & Wilcox subcritical boilers and two GE-F2 steam turbines for Units 1–2, along with two Combustion Engineering subcritical boilers and two GE-F2 steam turbines for Units 3–4. The facility plays an important role in supporting safe, reliable, and efficient power generation for the region.

Opportunity Summary

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.

Your scope of responsibility as PPT
- Mechanic includes the following primary functions:

• 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.

NAES Safe

Safety is a core value at NAES, and as a condition of employment, all employees are expected to remain mentally alert and work safely at all times. Employees must also adhere to all safety warnings and posted signs while on company property. Additionally, they are required to follow all NAES safety rules and procedures. Adherence to these safety responsibilities is one of the key factors in the evaluation of each employee’s performance.

Working Relationships

The PPT
- Mechanic reports to the Operations and Maintenance Supervisor and responds to directions from plant management. Additionally, the PPT with all plant personnel to ensure efficient operation and maintenance of the facility.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

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