Mechanical Maintenance Technician

The APEX Power Co. Project in Hubbard, TX is currently in Phase 1 construction and is expected to expand to 1.6 GW. It features a mix of generation technologies including Siemens SGT‑800/400 simple‑cycle turbines, MAN/Everllence 18V51/60G gas reciprocating engines, GE LM6000/LM2500 simple‑cycle turbines, Pratt & Whitney FT8 simple‑cycle turbines, and a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), enabling flexible, reliable power output.

The Mechanical Maintenance Technician plays a critical role in ensuring reliability and efficiency of plant operations at a multi‑technology facility. The role supports preventive, routine, and predictive maintenance programs, utilizes CMMS to collect and analyze data for operational decisions, and troubleshoots and repairs critical mechanical systems such as pumps, valves, fans, gearboxes, turbines, and auxiliary equipment. The technician collaborates with team members, promotes plant reliability, and supervises contractors to maintain safety and quality standards.

• Participate in orientation and hands‑on training for turbines, reciprocating engines, auxiliary mechanical systems, and BESS equipment, learning operational sequences, safety procedures, and plant maintenance protocols.
• Inspect, calibrate, and test mechanical systems, components, and support equipment to verify readiness, alignment, interlocks, and operational functionality for cold and hot commissioning activities.
• Assist commissioning engineers and technical teams with system startups, functional testing, and problem resolution, ensuring all mechanical systems perform reliably and according to design specifications.
• Record test results, observations, and equipment status; coordinate activities with contractors, vendors, and internal teams; and implement safe work practices to maintain compliance and minimize risk during pre‑commissioning.

• Participate in the plant’s preventive, routine, and predictive maintenance programs by performing scheduled tasks, utilizing CMMS, and collecting/analyzing trending data to support reliability and operational decisions.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical equipment issues, applying timely and effective resolutions to maintain safe and efficient plant operations.
• Maintain, repair, and overhaul mechanical systems and components, including pumps, valves, fans, gearboxes, compressors, turbines, and associated auxiliary equipment.
• Support planned shutdowns, outages, and repairs by inspecting equipment, diagnosing issues, and performing necessary mechanical tasks safely and efficiently.
• Collaborate with team members, engineers, and operations personnel 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, effective, and aligned with turbine, engine, and BESS operations.
• Coordinate and schedule outage‑related mechanical work, ensuring efficient resource allocation, minimizing operational disruptions, and supervising contractors or outside technicians as needed.
• Install mechanical systems and components, including piping and support structures, to support plant upgrades, modifications, and new equipment integration.
• Monitor equipment operating conditions using meters, gauges, vibration analysis, and other diagnostic instrumentation, interpreting data to identify performance issues and guide corrective actions.
• Maintain spare parts inventory, technical documentation, plant records, and shop equipment, ensuring proper storage, accessibility, and support of mechanical maintenance and operational reliability.

Perform additional maintenance and support tasks as assigned to ensure plant reliability and operational success.

Safety is a core value at the company. Employees must remain mentally alert and work safely at all times, adhering to all safety warnings, posted signs, and company safety rules and procedures. Physical requirements include standing for extended periods, climbing stairs and ladders, working from…