Power Plant Technician / Advanced Operator

The Shawville Generating Station in Shawville, PA, is a major power facility with a 626 MW capacity. It operates two Babcock & Wilcox subcritical boilers and two GE-F2 steam turbines for Units 1–2, along with two Combustion Engineering subcritical boilers and two GE-F2 steam turbines for Units 3–4. The facility plays an important role in supporting safe, reliable, and efficient power generation for 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.

Your scope of responsibility as PPT - Advanced Operator includes the following primary functions:

• 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, climbing stairs and ladders, working from elevated platforms and walkways at varying heights, and routinely lifting up to 50 pounds.

Power plant environment that may involve entering confined spaces, crawling through narrow areas, and handling hazardous materials, with exposure to fumes, extreme temperatures, and noise. Work may include high heat near equipment and varying outdoor weather conditions.

Some duties may require the use of protective equipment, which can include hard hats, safety glasses, and eye protection, air masks/respirators, ear protection, chemical suits, flame-resistant clothing (FRC), hot gloves, high-voltage protective gear, and fall protection. Fit testing for respirators may be required. Strict smoking restrictions apply in and around the facility.

Fitness for Duty

All personnel will participate in the Fitness for Duty Program, which includes a post-offer physical examination, drug screening, and post-employment random drug screening.

Work Schedule

The PPT - Advanced Operator follows a modified DuPont rotating 12-hour shift schedule, ensuring 24/7 coverage through a structured rotation of day and night shifts that includes built-in rest days. This position will require extended hours, flexible shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed to support plant operations and business needs and may also require callout availability. Depending on the position, on-call status may or may not apply.

Compensation

This position offers an initial starting base-pay rate of $42.37 per hour, with progressive increases up to $51.59 per hour as required training and qualifications are completed under the CBA. The position is also eligible for an annual inventive bonus.

Qualifications and Technical Competencies

• 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.
• 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.
• Successfully achieve a passing score on the required pre-employment Power Plant Technician testing.
• Must possess a valid, unrestricted U.S. driver’s license and ensure it remains in good standing at all times.

About NAES

NAES Corporation is a leading provider of operations, maintenance, and engineering services for energy facilities. We serve clients across the power generation, oil and gas, and renewable energy sectors throughout North America and internationally, supporting the full life cycle of power generation and other industrial facilities.

NAES is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Employment decisions are based on merit and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status, USERRA-protected status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.