Mechanical Maintenance Technician

The Chemours Steam Facility in Penn's Grove, New Jersey, provides critical process steam to the Chemours facility. The plant features two dual‑fuel auxiliary/package boilers with a steam flow rating of 60,000 to 82,500 lbs/hr, fired on natural gas and fuel oil, with a third rented boiler ensuring winter reliability. Operations include water treatment, high‑voltage switch gear monitoring, fuel oil system operation, and steam system management, with the facility running year‑round under annual renewal contracts.

The Mechanical Maintenance Technician plays a key role in ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the Chemours Steam Facility in Penns Grove, New Jersey. This position performs preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on plant mechanical equipment and systems that support continuous steam generation and distribution. Utilizing CMMS tools, troubleshooting expertise, and strong mechanical skills, the technician helps maintain equipment reliability and plant availability while supporting safe work practices and operational excellence.

• Participate in the plant's preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs by performing scheduled maintenance activities, utilizing computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), and documenting work activities to support equipment reliability and operational performance.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical equipment issues to minimize downtime and maintain safe, efficient plant operation.
• Inspect, maintain, repair, and overhaul plant mechanical equipment associated with steam generation and distribution, including boilers and boiler auxiliaries, pumps, valves, fans, blowers, heat exchangers, piping systems, fuel oil equipment, feedwater systems, condensate systems, pressure relief devices, and steam distribution components.
• Support boiler outages, planned maintenance activities, and emergency repairs by performing equipment inspections, identifying deficiencies, and executing repairs safely and efficiently.
• Perform precision maintenance activities including equipment alignment, bearing replacement, mechanical seal replacement, lubrication, vibration troubleshooting, and mechanical inspections to maximize equipment performance and reliability.
• Perform pipe fitting, rigging, fabrication, and the installation, modification, and repair of piping systems, valves, supports, and associated mechanical equipment to support maintenance, repair, and plant improvement projects.
• Read and interpret equipment drawings, piping and instrumentation diagrams (P & I Ds), technical manuals, and maintenance procedures to safely perform assigned work.
• Perform routine equipment inspections and support the maintenance of dual‑fuel boiler systems, fuel oil handling equipment, boiler feedwater equipment, condensate return systems, water treatment support equipment, and other balance‑of‑plant mechanical systems, identifying abnormal conditions and recommending corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Operations and Maintenance personnel to coordinate maintenance activities, support troubleshooting efforts, and improve overall plant performance, reliability, and safety.
• Assist in developing and improving maintenance procedures, job plans, and reliability‑centered maintenance practices to enhance equipment availability and reduce maintenance costs.
• Maintain maintenance records, equipment histories, spare parts inventories, and technical documentation to ensure accurate tracking of plant assets and maintenance activities.
• Coordinate and oversee contractors and outside service providers to ensure maintenance activities are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with plant standards, procedures, and quality expectations.
• Adhere to all environmental, health, safety, and regulatory requirements while actively promoting a strong safety culture and participating in plant safety initiatives.
• Complete additional tasks as assigned by the Maintenance Manager or Plant Manager, demonstrating flexibility and commitment to plant…