Mechanic

COMPAÑIA ELECTRICA DE SOCHAGOTA S.A. E.S.P - TERMOPAIPA IV; Hobbs (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ContourGlobal is seeking a Maintenance Technician for a combined‑cycle power plant in Hobbs, NM. You will support mechanical equipment—turbines, generators, pumps, valves—by installing, troubleshooting, and repairing while adhering to safety standards.

Candidates should have at least four years of power plant experience and strong ability to read manuals and mechanical drawings. The role involves rotating shifts and occasional weekend or holiday work.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair plant equipment (pumps, valves, turbines, gearboxes).
• Perform piping/conduit installation for upgrades.
• Operate and maintain plant equipment per management guidance.
• Read meters and record data (temperature, pressure, hours).
• Assist in PM program using CMMS and provide trending data.
• Work extended hours, varying shifts, weekends/holidays as needed.

Skills

Power plant maintenance

Troubleshooting

Reading P&IDs

LOTO procedures

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Shift availability

Basic welding

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Rigging equipment

CMMS

Job description

ContourGlobal is an independent power producer (IPP) that develops, acquires, and operates electricity generation and storage assets worldwide. With a portfolio of 5.3 GW of installed capacity and ongoing projects totaling an additional 10.8 GW, the company extends its operations to 18 countries across five continents and is committed to accelerating the transition to clean energy.

Location

Hobbs, New Mexico

Job Summary

As a Maintenance Technician, you will report to the Maintenance Manager and support the combined-cycle power plant’s mechanical equipment—turbines, generators, pumps, valves, and ancillary systems—by installing, troubleshooting, and repairing while strictly adhering to safety and environmental standards.

Key Responsibilities

Health and Safety

• Maintain compliance with the Health & Safety Management System and safe work practices.
• Diagnose mechanical problems and apply timely solutions.
• Ensure job tasks are reviewed prior to commencement and when changes occur.
• Report unsafe conditions or incidents immediately to the Health & Safety Manager or Operational leader.
• Participate in incident investigations, inspections, effectiveness reviews, and best‑practice sharing.

Main Duties

• Repair, replace, dismantle, and inspect plant equipment such as pumps, valves, fans, gearboxes, demineralizers, compressors, and turbine components.
• Perform piping and conduit installation for system upgrades and modifications.
• Operate tools—including drill presses, milling machines, pipe threaders, grinders—and perform metal fabrication projects.
• Operate welding and cutting equipment for fabrication tasks.
• Operate and maintain combined‑cycle power plant equipment independently, following guidance from plant management.
• Maintain equipment by tightening fittings, replacing valve packings, gaskets, and gauges; lubricate moving parts as required.
• Read meters and gauges to record operational data (temperature, vibration, hours of operation, pressure, fluid levels, water chemistry).
• Participate in the preventive maintenance program using the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and provide trending data.
• Assist in managing spare‑parts inventory and conduct physical inventories.
• Work extended hours, varied shifts, and occasional weekend or holiday shifts as conditions require.
• Complete additional tasks assigned by the Maintenance and Plant Manager.

Qualifications and Skills

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum four years of experience as a power plant mechanic, millwright, or in a similar industrial environment.

Skills

• Proficiency in maintaining and overhauling mechanical equipment—turbines, pumps, valves, compressors, and balance‑of‑plant systems.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills with efficient issue resolution.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and mechanical drawings (e.g., P&IDs).
• Experience with hand tools, power tools, and rigging equipment (winches, hoists, slings).
• Knowledge of lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and safe work practices.
• Basic welding and fabrication skills preferred.
• Experience in combined‑cycle power plants or similar generation facilities preferred.
• Commitment to safety and ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Effective communication skills.
• Availability for rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Physical capability to lift up to 50–75 pounds, climb ladders, stand for extended periods, and work in confined spaces.

What Drives Your Application Forward

• Proven experience maintaining and overhauling critical power plant equipment with independent diagnostic and repair capabilities.
• Strong track record of operating in a safety‑first, high‑reliability environment and supporting continuous operations across rotating shifts.

ContourGlobal provides equal employment opportunities and maintains a diverse workforce that reflects the rich environment of our society and the markets in which we operate.