Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Technician

Opportunity Summary

Situated on the west bank of the Hudson River in West Haverstraw, NY, the Bowline Point Generating Station comprises two dual-fuel natural gas and oil-fired boilers, along with two GE steam turbine units, providing a combined capacity of 1169 megawatts. The plant has been a significant source of electricity for the region and has undergone upgrades to meet environmental regulations, ensuring its continued role in maintaining grid stability.

Responsibilities

• Follow Bowline's Conduct of Operations and plant procedures while performing basic operating watch station duties.
• Safely operate and maintain boilers and associated systems, including fans, pumps, turbine generators, and switchgear.
• Maintain plant conditions by regularly checking pressures, flows, valves, temperatures, and various equipment readings.
• Ensure proper fuel utilization throughout the plant.
• Perform power plant chemistry tasks, including wastewater management and testing of water, steam, oil, fuel, environmental conditions, and system performance.
• Execute Lock-out/Tag-out (LOTO) procedures to ensure personnel safety during maintenance activities.
• Participate in emergency response drills and confined space rescue team duties.
• Apply basic mechanical and maintenance skills to assist in equipment upkeep and repairs as assigned.
• Perform basic mechanical tasks such as changing and cleaning filters, rigging, painting, adjusting valve packing, packing valves (2" or less), replacing gaskets (2" or less), repairing tubing, cleaning or plugging condenser/cooler boxes and tubes, sootblower extraction, minor repairs, lubrication, and assisting other classifications as needed.
• Afford support to other departments as assigned to support plant-wide operations.
• Operate company vehicles and equipment, and complete housekeeping duties as required.
• Perform administrative tasks to support the work management process, including submitting timekeeping records, material requests, and incident reports.
• Fulfill other duties as assigned, contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of plant operations.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Standing for extended periods of time.
• Climbing stairs and ladders.
• Working from elevated platforms and walkways at varying heights.
• Routinely lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Power plant environment that may involve entering confined spaces, crawling through narrow areas, and handling hazardous materials.
• Exposure to fumes, extreme temperatures, and noise.
• Varying outdoor weather conditions.
• 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.
• Strict smoking restrictions apply in and around the facility.

Fit for Duty

• Post-offer physical examination.
• Drug screening.
• Post-employment random drug screening.

Work Schedule

The O&M Technician follows a modified DuPont rotating 12-hour shift schedule, ensuring 24/7 coverage through a structured rotation of day and night shifts that includes built-in rest days to support continuous and reliable plant operations. 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 of $47.36 per hour, along with an annual performance bonus.

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.