Powerhouse Maintenance Technician

Guidance Groove; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 58,500 - 71,500; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a skilled Powerhouse Maintenance Technician to join their dynamic manufacturing team in Syracuse. This essential role involves ensuring the reliable operation of powerhouse systems, including steam boilers and air compressors. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in maintenance and repair, showcasing problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively with complex mechanical systems. If you are passionate about maintaining critical equipment and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a significant impact in the manufacturing sector.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Powerhouse Technician in maintenance and repair.
• Strong background in steam boilers, air compressors, and electrical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain steam boilers, air compressors, and complex electrical systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair powerhouse equipment, ensuring reliable operations.

Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Mechanical Equipment Troubleshooting

Tools

Energy Management System

Pipe Fitting Machinery

Hand Tools

Job description

Job Title: Powerhouse Maintenance Technician

Job ID: 83304389

Location: Syracuse, New York

Salary: $65,000

Job Type: Full Time

Job Category: Manufacturing – Production

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Powerhouse Maintenance Technician to join our manufacturing team in Syracuse, New York. This role is essential for ensuring the reliable operation of powerhouse systems, including steam boilers, air compressors, and associated equipment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in maintenance and repair within a powerhouse environment.

Working Hours

Schedule: 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM

Location Requirement: Must live within 50 miles of the Syracuse facility.

Key Responsibilities

1. Installation and Maintenance: Plan and execute all required operations to install, maintain, and repair steam boilers, air compressors, complex electrical equipment, automatic boiler controls, pumps, motors, and power-generating equipment.
2. Chemical Testing: Perform necessary chemical tests to ensure proper maintenance of boilers and associated equipment.
3. Troubleshooting and Repair: Tear down complicated units, assess issues, repair or replace defective parts or wiring, and reassemble equipment as needed.
4. Pipe Fitting: Utilize hand tools and pipe fitting machinery to bend, thread, and cut pipe; use a torch to sweat copper joints and solder as required.
5. Steam Station Management: Install and maintain high-pressure steam stations throughout the facility, including steam lines, traps, strainers, regulators, valves, and insulation.
6. Control Systems: Troubleshoot powerhouse equipment to isolate problems and repair both analog and digital control systems as necessary.
7. Mechanical Drawings: Identify common symbols on mechanical drawings and follow electrical and plumbing diagrams to complete tasks accurately.
8. Energy Management: Enter and edit time schedule data using the energy management system.

Qualifications

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Powerhouse Technician, specifically in the repair of steam boilers, air compressors, complex electrical equipment, automatic boiler controls, pumps, motors, and pressurized piping systems.
• Preferred: 5 full-time years of experience in a powerhouse technician role within a manufacturing environment.

Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues related to mechanical equipment effectively.

Location: Must currently reside within 50 miles of the Syracuse facility.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Strong experience with steam boilers, air compressors, complex electrical equipment, automatic boiler controls, pumps, motors, and power-generating equipment.
• Familiarity with pressurized piping systems, including water, steam, oil, compressed air, and natural gas.
• Demonstrated ability to perform maintenance and repairs safely and efficiently.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting