Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Technician

The Chemours Steam Facility in Penn's Grove, New Jersey, provides critical process steam to the Chemours facility. The plant features two dual-fuel auxiliary/package boilers with a steam flow rating of 60,000 to 82,500 lbs/hr, fired on natural gas and fuel oil, with a third rented boiler ensuring winter reliability. Operations include water treatment, high-voltage switchgear monitoring, fuel oil system operation, and steam system management, with the facility running year-round under annual renewal contracts.

Opportunity Summary

The Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Technician will be responsible for performing a wide range of repair and maintenance tasks, including welding, machining, and troubleshooting machinery, while ensuring quality control and adherence to safety and environmental regulations. They will collaborate with all departments, coordinate contractor work, and provide training to others as needed, contributing to the seamless operation of the plant. Additionally, the technician will maintain plant equipment, track spare parts usage, and assist in maintaining technical documentation and preventive maintenance records.

Primary Functions

Your scope of responsibility as O&M Technician will include the following primary functions:

NAES Safe

Safety is a core value of NAES and as a condition of employment, all employees are expected to be mentally alert and work safely at all times. Additionally, employees are required to adhere to all safety warnings and posted safety signs whenever on company property. Furthermore, employees must follow all NAES safety rules and procedures. Effectiveness in carrying out this responsibility is part of the evaluation of each employee’s performance.

Working Relationships

Reports to the Plant Manager. Works in cooperation with Operations personnel, regarding matters pertaining to the daily operations of the Plant.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Power plant environment. Physical requirements include standing for extended periods of time, stair and ladder climbing and routinely lifting up to 50 pounds. Protective equipment must be worn in the performance of some duties (e.g., hard hats, safety glasses, air masks, ear protection, chemical suits, hot gloves, and high voltage protective equipment, etc.). Work with hazardous materials may be required. There are extensive smoking restrictions in and around the facility.

Fitness for Duty

All employees will participate in the Fitness for Duty Program. This program includes a post-offer physical examination and drug screening and post-employment random drug screening.

Work Schedule

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 be required.

Compensation

The initial starting compensation will range from $50 to $60 per hour and will include an annual performance bonus.

Job Qualifications

About NAES

NAES Corporation is the leading provider of operations, maintenance, and engineering services for energy facilities. We have established ourselves as a reliable partner for clients in North America and internationally, offering services across power generation, oil and gas, and renewable energy sectors. Additionally, our growing family of companies enables us to address the entire life cycle of power generation and other industrial plants.

NAES is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. It is the practice of NAES to seek employees of the highest quality and to select individuals on the basis of 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 basis of discrimination prohibited by applicable local, state and federal law.

Experience

Preferred* Experience in power plant operations and maintenance

Education

Preferred* Technical/other training or better in Power Plant Technology or related field

Licenses & Certifications

Required* Driver's License

Skills

Preferred* O&M - Operations & Maintenance

Behaviors

Preferred* Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well