Mechanical Maintenance Technician / Welder

The Gilbert Generating Station, located on a 232-acre site along the Delaware River in Hunterdon County, features a 288 MW four-on-one natural gas combined-cycle unit and a 152 MW oil/gas-fired simple-cycle peaking turbine. Originally commissioned in the 1920s as a coal-fired facility, the plant was converted to oil in 1970 and later transitioned to natural gas, reflecting its evolution in response to changing energy demands and fuel availability.

Opportunity Summary

The Mechanical Maintenance Technician / Welder plays a vital role in ensuring the safety, reliability, and efficiency of plant operations through expert welding, fabrication, and mechanical maintenance. This hands-on position involves working with combustion turbines, auxiliary systems, and industrial piping while performing critical repairs and precision troubleshooting. Ideal candidates are problem-solvers with a strong commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence in a fast-paced power generation environment.

Your scope of responsibility as Mechanical Maintenance Technician/ Welder will include the following primary functions:

- Perform complex mechanical maintenance and construction tasks to ensure the reliability and efficiency of plant buildings, structures, and equipment.

- Maintain, install, and repair critical plant equipment, including boilers, pumps, compressors, steam and combustion turbines, condensers, heat exchangers, fuel and ash handling systems, gasoline and diesel engines, and hydraulic control systems.

- Perform maintenance and repairs on plant infrastructure, including foundations, floors, walls, fences, doors, roofs, signs, walkways, plumbing, and HVAC systems.

- Operate plant equipment such as vehicles, cranes, and hoists to support maintenance and construction tasks.

- Carry out pipefitting, pipe covering, insulating, and incidental machining using various shop tools and equipment.

- Perform cutting, burning, brazing, and welding on structures, equipment, and materials, ensuring compliance with certification requirements for code-regulated welding.

- Supervise and direct assigned personnel assisting with maintenance and construction tasks.

- Complete routine clerical work, including logging activities, preparing field and time reports, and submitting material requisitions.

- Adapt to temporary work assignments within the occupational group when primary responsibilities are delayed or interrupted.

- Assist with other tasks during emergency conditions, ensuring safety for oneself and colleagues.

- Perform other reasonable duties and responsibilities as assigned by Management to support organizational goals and objectives.

NAES Safe

Safety is a core value at NAES, and as a condition of employment, all employees are expected to remain mentally alert and work safely at all times. Employees must also adhere to all safety warnings and posted signs while on company property. Additionally, they are required to follow all NAES safety rules and procedures. Adherence to these safety responsibilities is one of the key factors in the evaluation of each employee’s performance.

Working Relationships

The Welder / Mechanical Maintenance Technician reports to the Maintenance Manager and takes general direction from the management team. Additionally, this position will coordinate with all other plant personnel to ensure safe and reliable plant operations.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Physical requirements include 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. Work may include high heat near equipment and 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. Fit testing for respirators may be required. Strict smoking restrictions apply in and around the facility.

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

The Mechanical Maintenance Technician / Welder works a standard Monday to Friday day shift schedule, ensuring consistent plant operation and support during regular business hours. Position requires extended working hours and varied shifts with weekend and holiday work, as required by schedules, workload, and plant conditions. "On call" status will periodically be required.

Occasional travel as needed to support operations and maintenance activities at other power plant assets.

Compensation

This position offers a base pay rate ranging from $48.18 to $53.47 per hour as per CBA and will include 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.

- Ability to understand procedures and instructions related to the assigned area, typically gained through successful completion of high school or equivalent education. An Associate degree in mechanical technology, industrial maintenance, or a related technical field is a plus. Relevant industry or military experience may be considered in lieu of formal education on a year-for-year basis.

- Possess or be able to obtain certification in structural and pipe welding (e.g., AWS D1.1 or ASME Section IX) for carbon and stainless steel, ensuring compliance with industry standards and plant requirements.

- Skilled in Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW/TIG), and Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW/MIG) for fabricating, repairing, and maintaining structural components, piping systems, and plant equipment, ensuring adherence to industry standards and safety regulations.

- Proficient in advanced welding techniques, including cutting, burning, and brazing, with expertise in working on code-regulated structures, equipment, and specialized alloys used in a generating station. Fully qualified in the operation of sophisticated welding equipment to meet certification requirements.

- Extensive experience in a technician-level role within a power generation facility, specifically working with combustion turbines, auxiliary systems, and related equipment.

- Proficiency in maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, including turbine-generators, microprocessors, and related components, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.

- Experience with industrial piping systems – Knowledge of pipe materials, installation techniques, and pressure testing.

- Proficiency in rigging and lifting operations – Experience using cranes, hoists, and other lifting equipment to move heavy components safely.

- Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance techniques – Familiarity with vibration analysis, thermography, and other condition-based monitoring methods.

- Thorough understanding of safety protocols, including Lock-Out-Tag-Out (LOTO) procedures, OSHA requirements, and environmental compliance standards.

- Strong analytical abilities to identify, diagnose, and resolve issues effectively under pressure.

- 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.

Experience

Preferred

- 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.

- Ability to understand procedures and instructions related to the assigned area, typically gained through successful completion of high school or equivalent education. An Associate degree in mechanical technology, industrial maintenance, or a related technical field is a plus. Relevant industry or military experience may be considered in lieu of formal education on a year-for-year basis.

- Possess or be able to obtain certification in structural and pipe welding (e.g., AWS D1.1 or ASME Section IX) for carbon and stainless steel, ensuring compliance with industry standards and plant requirements.

- Skilled in Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW/TIG), and Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW/MIG) for fabricating, repairing, and maintaining structural components, piping systems, and plant equipment, ensuring adherence to industry standards and safety regulations.

- Proficient in advanced welding techniques, including cutting, burning, and brazing, with expertise in working on code-regulated structures, equipment, and specialized alloys used in a generating station. Fully qualified in the operation of sophisticated welding equipment to meet certification requirements.

- Extensive experience in a technician-level role within a power generation facility, specifically working with combustion turbines, auxiliary systems, and related equipment.

- Proficiency in maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, including turbine-generators, microprocessors, and related components, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.

- Experience with industrial piping systems – Knowledge of pipe materials, installation techniques, and pressure testing.

- Proficiency in rigging and lifting operations – Experience using cranes, hoists, and other lifting equipment to move heavy components safely.

- Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance techniques – Familiarity with vibration analysis, thermography, and other condition-based monitoring methods.

- Thorough understanding of safety protocols, including Lock-Out-Tag-Out (LOTO) procedures, OSHA requirements, and environmental compliance standards.

Education

Required

- High School or better

Licenses & Certifications

Required

- Driver's License

Skills

Preferred

- Safety Plan Creation/Maintenance

- Safety Policies and Procedures

- Safety Statutes and Regulations

- Welding

- Mechanical Maintenance

- Mechanical Aptitude

- O&M - Operations & Maintenance

- Power Plant Operations

- Power Plant Fundamentals

- Power Generation

- Troubleshooting

- Rigging Equipment (Winches, Hoists, Swings)

- Hand and Power Tools

- Pneumatic Tools

Behaviors

Preferred

- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

- Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

- Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject

Equal Opportunity Employer

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