LNG Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Technician

The Towanda Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Facility, located in Wyalusing, PA, produces 50,000 gallons of natural gas per day with a storage capacity of 180,000 gallons. It serves industrial and commercial operators as well as local gas distribution utilities, delivering an economical and dependable energy supply vital to the Northeast's energy demands. The LNG Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Technician operates and maintains LNG equipment and systems, monitoring, inspecting, troubleshooting, and performing routine maintenance on turbines and auxiliary equipment while ensuring compliance with environmental, safety, and regulatory requirements. This role provides hands-on experience in diagnostics, emergency response, and operational excellence, contributing directly to the plant’s high-performance operations and energy reliability. The position reports to the O&M Shift Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Operate the control room, perform field activities, and conduct maintenance to ensure safe and reliable LNG plant performance.
• Perform mechanical, electrical, electronic, and instrumentation work, including installation, repair, and maintenance of pumps, engines, motors, fans, hoists, compressors, piping, valves, filters, traps, meters, and related equipment.
• Monitor and document equipment readings, identify abnormal conditions or alarms, and take prescribed corrective actions, including activating emergency systems when necessary.
• Operate all plant systems and equipment involved in liquefaction, vaporization, trucking, and standby modes.
• Maintain plant operations, security, and emergency readiness independently, and promptly notify supervision of abnormal conditions.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), and process flow diagrams (PFDs).
• Calibrate pneumatic and electronic instrumentation and record results in accordance with calibration procedures.
• Complete work orders for inspections, preventive maintenance, and corrective maintenance activities.
• Manage spare parts inventory, reporting shortages and re-order needs.
• Perform general facility upkeep, including cleaning, painting, pipe fitting, carpentry, masonry, and insulation tasks.
• Work rotating shifts to support vaporization, liquefaction, trucking, and other operational periods.
• Complete required company-sponsored training and maintain necessary certifications.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree in process technology, power plant technology, chemistry, engineering, or a related technical field preferred. Relevant industry or military experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
• Industrial trade training in valve maintenance, reciprocating and screw compressors, PLC systems, electrical motors, and low/medium voltage circuits preferred.
• Previous experience in LNG or industrial gas operations strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of LNG process equipment, including pumps, compressors, storage and vaporization systems, auxiliary engines, pneumatic and electronic controls, and associated plant instrumentation.
• Solid understanding of safety protocols, environmental regulations, Lock-Out-Tag-Out (LOTO) procedures, OSHA requirements, and hazardous materials handling.
• Proven ability to collaborate with operations, maintenance, contractors, and vendors to support scheduled maintenance, corrective work, and timely completion of tasks.
• Strong problem-solving skills with technical writing, communication, and mathematical aptitude sufficient to document operations, maintenance activities, and troubleshooting procedures.
• Must possess a valid, unrestricted U.S. driver’s license and ensure it remains in good standing at all times.

Schedule

The LNG O&M Technician works 12-hour rotating shifts: seven consecutive day shifts followed by seven days off, then seven consecutive night shifts followed by another seven days off. Shift schedules may be adjusted as needed based on dispatch requirements. This position occasionally necessitates extended working hours and flexible shifts, including weekends and holidays, in response to schedules, workload demands, and plant conditions. Periodic callouts or “on call” status may also be required.

Pay

Base pay rate ranges from $32.00 to $36.00 per hour, along with eligibility for an annual performance bonus.

Working conditions

Physical requirements include standing for extended periods, climbing stairs and ladders, working from elevated platforms and walkways at varying heights, and routinely lifting up to 50 pounds. The LNG facility environment may involve entering confined spaces, crawling through narrow areas, and handling hazardous materials, with exposure to fumes, cryogenic temperatures, extreme weather conditions, and noise. Work may include high heat near equipment as well as varying outdoor weather conditions. Some duties require protective equipment such as hard hats, safety glasses, eye protection, air masks/respirators, ear protection, chemical suits, flame-resistant clothing (FRC), cryogenic PPE, hot gloves, high-voltage protective gear, and fall protection. Fit testing for respirators may be required. Strict smoking restrictions apply in and around the facility. All personnel participate in the Fitness for Duty Program, which includes a post-offer physical examination, drug screening, and post-employment random drug screening.

Safety

Safety is a core value at NAES. As a condition of employment, all employees are expected to remain mentally alert and work safely at all times, adhere to all safety warnings and posted signs, and follow all NAES safety rules and procedures. Adherence to these safety responsibilities is a key factor in performance evaluation.

Company

NAES Corporation is a leading provider of operations, maintenance, and engineering services for energy facilities, with a reputation as a reliable partner for clients in North America and internationally across power generation, oil and gas, and renewable energy sectors. NAES is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, selecting employees based on merit and competence without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status, or affiliation protected under USERRA, or any other form of discrimination prohibited by applicable law.