Power Plant Mechanical Technician - Turbines

NAES Corporation; California; On-site; USD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

NAES Corporation is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Technician for the La Paloma Power Facility in California. The role involves preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on turbines, pumps, valves, and related mechanical systems to ensure safe and reliable plant operations.

You will troubleshoot equipment issues, perform repairs, support outages, and document maintenance activities using CMMS, while coordinating with Operations, contractors, and OEM reps to minimize downtime.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in mechanical technology preferred; equivalent training or military experience may be considered.
• Power/industrial maintenance experience in energy, manufacturing, or heavy industry is preferred.
• Rotating equipment knowledge including combustion turbines, steam turbines, HRSGs, pumps, valves, compressors is highly desirable.
• ABB turbine familiarity is beneficial.
• Troubleshooting and maintenance experience with mechanical systems and components.
• Experience with precision measuring tools and vibration monitoring equipment.
• Familiarity with P&IDs, technical manuals, and maintenance procedures is preferred.
• OSHA, LOTO, confined space safety knowledge required.
• CMMS experience and maintenance record documentation desirable.
• Strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on plant mechanical equipment, including turbines, pumps, valves, compressors, fans, gearboxes, and associated systems.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical failures, implementing repairs to restore reliability.
• Inspect, repair, and overhaul components for ABB GT24 combustion turbines, ABB VAX 16 steam turbine, HRSGs, and balance-of-plant systems.
• Support outages with inspections, disassembly/reassembly, and coordination of mechanical activities.
• Use CMMS to document work orders, equipment condition, and maintenance history.
• Operate machine shop tools and precision instruments for repairs, alignment, and replacements.
• Install, modify, and maintain piping and mechanical assemblies supporting plant equipment.
• Monitor equipment with vibration, temperature, pressure sensors to identify maintenance needs.
• Coordinate with Operations, Maintenance, contractors, and OEMs to minimize downtime.
• Assist preventive maintenance procedures and spare parts management; maintain docs.
• Oversee contractor activities, ensure quality and safety compliance.
• Follow safety procedures including LOTO and confined space rules.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Safety procedures

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree in mechanical engineering technology

Tools

CMMS

Vibration analysis equipment

Machine shop tools

Job description

NAES Corporation is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Technician for the La Paloma Power Facility in California. The role involves preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on turbines, pumps, valves, and related mechanical systems to ensure safe and reliable plant operations.

You will troubleshoot equipment issues, perform repairs, support outages, and document maintenance activities using CMMS, while coordinating with Operations, contractors, and OEM reps to minimize downtime.