Electro-Mechanical Technician

• Pay or shift range: $35.96 USD to $76.19 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.
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: INSTR
  008170

Located in Birdsboro, PA, the Birdsboro Power Project is a 488-MW natural gas-fired combined-cycle facility featuring a GE 7HA.02 gas turbine, a D650 steam turbine, and a high-efficiency Heat Recovery Steam Generator (HRSG). By combining gas and steam turbine technologies, the facility delivers reliable electricity while optimizing efficiency and minimizing environmental impact, supporting the regional power grid and surrounding communities.

Opportunity Summary

The Electro-Mechanical Technician at Birdsboro Power Project supports the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the facility's mechanical, electrical, and associated control systems. This position performs preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, and repair of rotating equipment, electrical components, and auxiliary plant systems. Working closely with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering personnel, the Electro-Mechanical Technician supports equipment reliability, minimizes downtime, and improves overall plant performance.

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

• Monitor equipment condition and performance, identify developing deficiencies, and recommend improvements to enhance reliability, efficiency, and equipment life.
• Coordinate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, contractors, and OEM representatives during equipment repairs, system modifications, outages, testing, and capital improvement projects.
• Assist with inspection, maintenance, and repairs of combustion turbine, steam turbine, HRSG, cooling water, and balance-of-plant equipment during routine maintenance and scheduled outages.
• Support maintenance and troubleshooting of instrumentation and control systems, including transmitters, control valves, sensors, PLCs, DCS, Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS), and associated field devices.
• Diagnose electrical and mechanical equipment failures using multimeters, insulation testers, vibration monitoring equipment, and other diagnostic tools to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Inspect, test, and maintain electrical systems, including switch gear, motor control centers, transformers, motors, batteries, chargers, inverters, and variable frequency drives (VFDs).
• Perform preventive, predictive, corrective, and emergency maintenance on mechanical and electrical equipment, including pumps, motors, valves, compressors, fans, piping, and auxiliary plant systems.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and replace mechanical components, including bearings, seals, couplings, gearboxes, actuators, and other rotating equipment to maintain safe and reliable operation.
• Conduct equipment alignments, lubrication, adjustments, component replacements, and mechanical repairs using appropriate hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments.
• Maintain accurate work orders, maintenance records, equipment histories, technical drawings, and repair documentation using the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Follow established safety procedures, including lockout/tagout (LOTO), electrical safety, confined space entry, and applicable environmental and regulatory requirements.
• Complete additional maintenance assignments and special projects as needed to support safe and reliable 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 Electro-Mechanical Technician reports directly to the Maintenance Manager and receives general direction from plant management. This position works closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, contractors, and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) representatives to coordinate maintenance activities and technical support.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Physical requirements include standing for extended…