Maintenance Mechanic

The Berkeley Cogeneration Plant is a 1x1 combined cycle facility powered by an LM2500PJ gas turbine, providing 22–25 MW of electricity and steam directly to the University of California, Berkeley campus. The site includes a steam plant in operation since the 1930s and a cogeneration plant originally constructed in the mid-1980s, together supporting the campus heating distribution system. With 95% availability, the CHP plant serves as the primary steam provider, while auxiliary boilers and the steam plant ensure a consistent, year-round supply to meet campus demand.

The Mechanical Maintenance Technician at Berkeley Cogeneration Plant plays a key role in maintaining the reliability and efficiency of a combined-cycle cogeneration facility supporting both electrical generation and continuous campus steam demand. This position executes preventive, routine, and predictive maintenance using CMMS systems while ensuring strict adherence to safety policies and procedures. Through troubleshooting, repair, and collaboration with plant personnel, the technician supports safe, reliable operation of gas turbine, HRSG, and steam distribution systems.

• Execute preventive, routine, and predictive maintenance activities using CMMS, ensuring accurate documentation of work performed, equipment condition, and parts usage.
• Troubleshoot, document, and assist in resolving mechanical issues across plant systems, including gas turbine auxiliaries, HRSG equipment, and steam distribution systems.
• Maintain, repair, and overhaul mechanical equipment such as pumps, valves, fans, heat exchangers, compressors, and steam system components; perform tasks such as valve packing, lubrication, and equipment assembly/disassembly.
• Support operation and maintenance of steam generation and distribution systems, ensuring reliable steam supply to campus facilities.
• Follow all plant safety policies and procedures at all times, including strict compliance with LOTO requirements and job safety assessments prior to performing work.
• Complete work orders, inspections, and assigned tasks on schedule, ensuring quality and adherence to plant standards.
• Read and interpret gauges and instrumentation to monitor temperature, pressure, vibration, flow, and system performance.
• Maintain plant housekeeping standards and ensure work areas are clean, safe, and organized.
• Assist in outage planning and execution, including coordination of mechanical work and supervision of contractors to ensure safety and quality compliance.
• Inspect incoming parts and materials for quality, damage, and proper specification prior to installation.
• Provide input for parts, tools, and equipment needs, supporting inventory accuracy and maintenance planning.
• Set up and operate machine shop tools and perform minor fabrication or welding (MIG, TIG, stick, brazing) as required.
• Follow training plans and continuously develop skills; provide guidance and share knowledge with other team members as needed.
• Communicate effectively with operations, maintenance, and leadership to support overall plant performance and reliability.
• Support cross-functional activities and perform additional duties as assigned to meet plant and campus operational needs.

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.

The Mechanical Maintenance Technician reports directly to the Maintenance Manager and receives general direction from other plant management. This role involves interfacing with contractors and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) personnel to ensure necessary support and coordination.

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