Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Opportunity Summary

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.

Scope of Responsibility

• 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.
• Collaborate with Operations and Maintenance personnel to coordinate maintenance activities, support troubleshooting efforts, and improve overall plant performance, reliability, and safety.
• Aid 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.
• Cookordinate 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 operations.

  Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

  • Standing and walking for extended periods of time.
  • Climbing stairs, ladders, and elevated structures.
  • Working from platforms and walkways at varying heights.
  • Kneeling, bending, stooping, crouching.
  • Routine lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds.
  • Work in an industrial steam plant environment.
  • Exposure to rotating equipment, pressurized systems, hot surfaces, steam, chemicals, noise, vibration, and varying indoor and outdoor weather conditions.
  • Required personal protective equipment (PPE) may include hard hats, safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, flame-resistant clothing (FRC), fall protection equipment, respirators, chemical-resistant clothing, and other protective equipment as required by job duties and site safety procedures.
  • Respirator medical evaluations and fit testing may be required.
  • Compliance with all facility safety policies, including smoking restrictions, is required.
  • Fitness for Duty All personnel will participate in the Fitness for Duty Program, which includes a post-offer physical examination, drug screening, and post-employment random drug screening.
  • Work Schedule This position will also occasionally necessitate extended working hours and flexible shifts as needed, including weekends and holidays, in response to schedules, workload demands, and plant conditions. Periodic callouts or “On call” status may also be required.

  Compensation

  • This position offers a base pay rate ranging from $40 to $46 per hour, along with eligibility for an annual performance bonus.

  Core Qualifications and Skills

  • We are looking for a skilled Technician with experience in power generation operations and maintenance, coupled with a proven ability to contribute effectively to team success and consistently meet performance standards.
  • Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Industrial Maintenance Technology, Process Technology, Power Plant Technology, or a related technical discipline preferred.
  • Equivalent military training, technical certifications, or relevant industrial maintenance experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
  • Must currently possess and maintain, at a minimum, a valid State of New Jersey Black Seal High-Pressure Boiler Operator License.
  • Mechanical maintenance experience in an industrial facility, power plant, steam plant, refinery, chemical plant, manufacturing facility, or similar heavy industrial environment.
  • Working knowledge of steam-generating equipment and balance-of-plant systems, including boilers, pumps, valves, heat exchangers, piping systems, fuel oil equipment, feedwater systems, condensate systems, and auxiliary mechanical equipment.
  • Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot, maintain, repair, and overhaul mechanical equipment using sound mechanical principles and established maintenance practices.
  • Experience performing precision maintenance activities, including equipment alignment, bearing replacement, mechanical seal replacement, lubrication, rigging, and vibration-related troubleshooting.
  • Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) for work order management, equipment history tracking, preventive maintenance scheduling, and maintenance documentation.
  • Strong commitment to safety, environmental compliance, and safe work practices, including experience working under lockout/tagout (LOTO), confined space, hot work, and other industrial safety procedures.
  • Effective communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate with operations personnel, contractors, and other maintenance team members to support safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations.
  • Must possess a valid, unrestricted U.S. driver’s license and ensure it remains in good standing at all times.

  About NAES

  NAES Corporation is a leading provider of operations, maintenance, and engineering services for energy facilities. We have built a reputation as a reliable partner for clients in North America and internationally, offering services across the power generation, oil and gas, and renewable energy sectors. Our growing family of companies allows us to address the entire life cycle of power generation and other industrial plants. NAES is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We prioritize selecting employees based on merit and competence, seeking individuals of the highest quality, 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 local, state, and federal law.