The Shawville Generating Station in Shawville, Pennsylvania, stands out as a significant power facility with a robust 626 MW capacity distributed across operational units, including (2) Babcock and Wilcox Subcritical Boilers and (2) GE-F2 Steam Turbines for Unit1-2, and (2) Combustion Engineering Subcritical Boilers and (2) GE-F2 Steam Turbines for Unit3-4. This showcases the plant's dedication to cutting-edge technology and sustainable energy practices, playing a crucial role in delivering reliable electricity to the region.

Opportunity Summary

The Power Plant Technician (PPT) - Advanced Operator plays a crucial role in the operation, inspection, maintenance, and troubleshooting of generating plant steam and auxiliary equipment. This position involves monitoring systems, performing diagnostics, and collaborating with the Control Room Operator to address equipment start and stop times, abnormal conditions, and corrective actions. With responsibilities ranging from system maintenance and emergency response to administrative support, this role is essential to ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the plant.

Primary Duties

Monitors systems and equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures. Communicates with the Control Room Operator about equipment start and stop times, abnormal conditions, corrective actions, equipment checks, and conditions found. Operates systems, equipment, and components during start-up, run, shutdown, and standby mode following standard operating procedures. Performs operational diagnostic and analytical functions on systems, equipment, and components. Isolates and restores systems, equipment, and components strictly adhering to the work scope and applicable procedures and practices. Performs administrative functions in support of the work unit, such as timekeeping, materials support, construction monitoring, scheduling, and quality control/quality assurance. Uses plant computer systems to monitor work backlog and input work order data. Performs data collection and maintains proper logs. Adheres to all safety and environmental rules and regulations. Performs emergency response activities as required. Performs general housekeeping functions as necessary. Operates company vehicles and equipment. Completes other tasks as requested by the Operations Manager.

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

The PPT Advanced Operator reports to the Operations and Maintenance Supervisor and responds to directions from plant management. Additionally, the PPT with all plant personnel to ensure efficient operation and maintenance of the facility.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

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 post-offer physical examination and drug screening and post-employment random drug screening. 

Work Schedule

Regular scheduled workweek is based on a 12-hour rotating shift. 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.

Compensation

Initial starting rate of pay is $  per hour.

Job Qualifications

Ability to understand procedures and instructions specific to the area of assignment as would be acquired in four years of high school. Associate degree in a related science or equivalent technical degree is a plus. Prior experience in power plant operations or a similar role at an operating or generating plant, preferably with direct experience in power generation operations, including startup, shutdown, and routine system inspections. Achieve a passing score on the Power Plant Technician tests. Demonstrated ability to operate, inspect, maintain, and troubleshoot generating plant steam and auxiliary equipment. Ability to perform operational diagnostic and analytical functions on systems, equipment, and components. Adherence to all safety and environmental rules and regulations, with a demonstrated commitment to emergency response activities as required. Basic computer skills and proficiency in using plant computer systems for monitoring work backlog, inputting work order data, and performing data collection. Good oral and written communication skills required, including effective communication with the Control Room Operator and other team members. Must possess a valid, unrestricted driver's license and maintain it in good standing at all times.

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.