Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Opportunity Summary

The Mechanical Maintenance Technician at the APEX Power Co. Project plays a critical role in ensuring reliability and efficiency of plant operations at a multi-technology facility. Supports preventive, routine, and predictive maintenance programs, utilizes CMMS to collect and analyze data for operational decisions. Troubleshoots and repairs critical mechanical systems, including pumps, valves, fans, gearboxes, turbines, and auxiliary equipment, ensuring optimal performance and safety during planned outages. Collaborates with team members, promotes plant reliability and efficiency while supervising contractors to maintain safety and quality standards.

Specific Responsibilities - Pre-Commissioning Phase

• Participate in orientation and hands-on training for turbines, reciprocating engines, auxiliary mechanical systems, and BESS equipment, while learning operational sequences, safety procedures, and plant maintenance protocols.
• Inspect, calibrate, and test mechanical systems, components, and support equipment, verifying readiness, alignment, interlocks, and operational functionality to support cold and hot commissioning activities.
• Aid 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.

Primary Responsibilities

• 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.
• Cookout 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, including operating manuals, drawings, maintenance logs, tools, and specialized instrumentation, ensuring proper storage, accessibility, and support of mechanical maintenance and operational reliability.
• Perform additional maintenance and support tasks as assigned, ensuring plant reliability and operational success.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Standing for extended periods of time, climbing stairs and ladders, working from elevated platforms and walkways at varying heights, and routinely lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Power plant environment that may involve entering confined spaces, crawling through narrow areas, and handling hazardous materials, with exposure to fumes, extreme temperatures, and noise.
• Varying outdoor weather conditions.
• Some duties may require the use of protective equipment, which can include hard hats, safety glasses, and eye protection, air masks/respirators, ear protection, chemical suits, flame-resistant clothing (FRC), hot gloves, high-voltage protective gear, and fall protection.
• Fitness for Duty: Post-offer physical examination, drug screening, and post-employment random drug screening.

Work Schedule

This position works a standard Monday to Friday day-shift schedule, ensuring consistent plant operation and support during regular business hours. This role may 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 $43.01 to $54.74 per hour, along with an annual performance bonus.

Core Qualifications and Skills

• 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.
• An Associate degree in Plant Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, Process Technology, or a related field is preferred. Alternatively, equivalent technical training in industrial maintenance or instrumentation and control is beneficial, though not required.
• Relevant industry or military experience may also be considered.
• Extensive hands-on experience in power plant or industrial facility maintenance, preferably as a mechanic, millwright, or equivalent role, with the ability to perform troubleshooting, repair, and overhaul of mechanical systems.
• Comprehensive understanding of power plant operations, including preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs, applied to critical systems such as turbines, pumps, compressors, valves, and balance-of-plant equipment.
• Proven commitment to safety and regulatory compliance, ensuring adherence to industry standards and maintaining quality, safety, and operational performance during all maintenance activities.
• Skilled in using and maintaining precision tools, diagnostic equipment, fabrication machinery, and rigging systems to assemble, disassemble, adjust, align, and repair mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Ability to read, interpret, and analyze instrumentation, gauges, and meters for operational conditions such as temperature, vibration, pressure, fluid levels, and water chemistry to support system reliability and maintenance decisions.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and supervisory skills, with experience collaborating on maintenance tasks, mentoring staff, and coordinating with contractors and operations teams to ensure safe and efficient plant performance.
• Must possess a valid, unrestricted U.S. driver’s license and ensure it remains in good standing at all times.