Mechanical Maintenance Technician

• Pay or shift range: $39.07 USD to $54.77 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

The Hill Top Energy Center in Carmichaels, PA, is a state-of-the-art combined cycle power generation facility. It features a GE 7HA.02 gas turbine and an Alstom D652 steam turbine, operating together to optimize efficiency and output. The plant is capable of producing up to 623 megawatts of electricity, significantly contributing to the regional power supply.

Opportunity Summary

The Mechanical Maintenance Technician supports the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of Hill Top Energy Center by performing preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on mechanical equipment and systems throughout the combined-cycle facility. This position troubleshoots, repairs, and overhauls rotating and stationary equipment, supports planned and forced outages, documents maintenance activities through the CMMS, and provides oversight of contractor work to help maximize plant reliability and availability.

Your scope of responsibility as Mechanical Maintenance Technician includes the following primary functions:

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on mechanical equipment and systems, completing scheduled work and documenting activities through the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and overhaul pumps, valves, fans, compressors, gearboxes, piping, and other rotating and stationary equipment.
• Support maintenance of combined-cycle equipment and auxiliaries, including the gas turbine, steam turbine, HRSG, and balance-of-plant systems.
• Participate in planned and forced outages by inspecting equipment, identifying deficiencies, completing repairs and overhauls, and supporting equipment return to service.
• Assist in developing and improving maintenance procedures based on equipment condition, operating history, and reliability needs.
• Coordinate maintenance and outage activities to ensure personnel, contractors, tools, materials, and equipment are available to complete work safely and efficiently.
• Operate machine shop equipment, precision tools, and measuring instruments to support equipment repair, alignment, fit-up, and maintenance activities.
• Install, modify, and repair piping, valves, supports, and other mechanical components associated with plant systems and equipment.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, equipment manuals, specifications, gauges, and operating data to support troubleshooting and equipment condition assessment.
• Maintain accurate CMMS records, technical documentation, and spare-parts information to support equipment reliability and future maintenance activities.
• Provide technical oversight of contractors and outside technicians to ensure work meets plant safety, procedural, and quality requirements.
• Coordinate with Operations and other plant personnel on equipment isolations, testing, troubleshooting, and return-to-service activities.
• Perform additional duties as assigned in support of safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations.

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 Mechanical Maintenance Technician reports to the Maintenance Manager and works…