The Shawville Generating Station is a major power facility with a capacity of 626 MW. It operates (2) Babcock and Wilcox Subcritical Boilers and (2) GE-F2 Steam Turbines for Unit1-2, as well as (2) Combustion Engineering Subcritical Boilers and (2) GE-F2 Steam Turbines for Unit3-4. This highlights the plant’s commitment to advanced, sustainable energy, which is vital for reliable regional power.
Opportunity Summary
The Engineering Technician at the Shawville Generating Station plays a key role in maintaining safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations by directly calibrating, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing instrumentation, control systems, and electrical equipment. This position supports and provides technical assistance for CEMS, PLC, DCS, SCADA, boiler, steam turbine, and power distribution systems through preventive and corrective maintenance while working closely with the station IC&E Technicians, Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering to ensure compliance, improve reliability, minimize downtime, and optimize plant performance.
Occasional travel to the Warren and Blossburg satellite stations is required to provide technical and maintenance support as needed.
Your scope of responsibility as the Shawville Engineering Technician includes the following primary functions:
- Provide technical support for the CEMS, Distributed Control Systems (DCS), PLCs, instrumentation, and control systems by assisting the station IC&E Technicians with troubleshooting, coordinating with OEMs and vendors, and supporting software upgrades and system maintenance.
- Maintain engineering drawings, procedures, technical records, equipment files, and configuration documentation to support accurate plant documentation, configuration control, and regulatory compliance.
- Directly ensure proper calibration, testing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and installation of plant instrumentation and control systems, including control valves, transmitters, analyzers, motors, variable speed drives, fan dampers, and associated field devices.
- Coordinate and provide oversight of corrective, preventive, predictive, and emergency maintenance on plant electrical equipment, including 13.8 kV and 4160-volt switchgear, motor control centers, motors, transformers, batteries, chargers, inverters, and main generator excitation systems.
- Assist in troubleshooting operational, electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, and control system issues in coordination with the station IC&E Technicians Operations, Maintenance, Plant Engineering, OEMs, and technical specialists.
- Directly ensure proper calibration, maintaining, and troubleshooting boiler, steam turbine, and associated control systems, including combustion controls, burner management systems, turbine controls, feedwater controls, and condition monitoring equipment.
- Support plant testing, system modifications, outages, and capital projects by installing equipment, verifying control functionality, and coordinating activities with the station IC&E Technicians, Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, contractors, and vendors.
- Monitor equipment performance, analyze operational data, and recommend control system and reliability improvements to enhance plant efficiency, availability, and equipment life.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records, calibration documentation, plant drawings, work orders, equipment databases, and vendor information while ensuring shop tools and test equipment remain calibrated and ready for use.
- Follow all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements by identifying hazards, implementing corrective actions, and properly handling hazardous materials and regulated waste.
- Support the Warren and Blossburg satellite stations as needed by providing technical assistance, troubleshooting, maintenance, and other operational support, with occasional travel to these locations.
- Perform other duties, special projects, and technical assignments as required to support safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations.
NAES Safe
Safety is a core value at NAES, and as a condition of employment, all employees are expected to remain mentally alert and work safely at all times. Employees must also adhere to all safety warnings and posted signs while on company property. Additionally, they are required to follow all NAES safety rules and procedures. Adherence to these safety responsibilities is one of the key factors in the evaluation of each employee’s performance.
Working Relationships
The Shawville Engineering Technician reports directly to the Maintenance Manager and receives general directions from plant management. This role involves interfacing with contractors and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) personnel to ensure necessary support and coordination.
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 Engineering Technician works a standard Monday to Friday day-shift schedule. This position will require extended hours, flexible shifts, weekends, holidays, and on-call availability as needed to support plant operations and business needs.
Occasional travel to the Warren and Blossburg satellite stations is required to provide technical and maintenance support as needed.
Compensation
This position offers a base pay rate ranging from $ to $ per hour, along with eligibility for an annual performance bonus.
Core Qualifications and Skills
- Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, knowledge and experience with Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS), Instrumentation and Control, Electronics Technology, Industrial Electrical Technology, or a related technical field preferred. Equivalent technical training or relevant industrial or military experience will be considered.
- Experience in power generation or other industrial facilities, with knowledge of steam plant operations, electrical maintenance, safe work practices, and applicable environmental and regulatory requirements.
- Comprehensive knowledge of medium- and high-voltage electrical systems and instrumentation, including switchgear, motor control centers, transformers, generator excitation systems, control valves, transmitters, analyzers, and field devices.
- Working knowledge of CEMS, PLC, DCS, SCADA, boiler control, combustion control, burner management, steam turbine control, and condition monitoring systems, with the ability to diagnose and troubleshoot control system faults.
- Demonstrated ability to install, calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot instrumentation, electrical, and control systems while supporting plant testing, outages, and system modifications.
- Proven ability to analyze equipment and control system performance, identify root causes, and recommend improvements that enhance plant reliability, efficiency, availability, and equipment life.
- Experience collaborating effectively with station IC&E Technicians, Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, contractors, and vendors to safely execute maintenance activities, outages, and capital or improvement projects.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interpret technical drawings and documentation, maintain accurate maintenance and calibration records, and communicate technical recommendations effectively.
- Ability to coordinate technical activities with contractors, OEM representatives, and plant personnel.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, Maximo, issuing Purchase Orders, soliciting quotes, procurement of equipment and supplies.
- Experience preparing technical reports, maintaining engineering documentation, equipment records, and using plant information systems such as PI.
- 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 have built a reputation as a reliable partner for clients in North America and internationally, offering services across the power generation, oil and gas, and renewable energy sectors. Our growing family of companies allows us to address the entire life cycle of power generation and other industrial plants.
NAES is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We prioritize selecting employees based on merit and competence, seeking individuals of the highest quality, 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 form of discrimination prohibited by applicable local, state, and federal law.
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Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, knowledge and experience with Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS), Instrumentation and Control, Electronics Technology, Industrial Electrical Technology, or a related technical field preferred. Equivalent technical training or relevant industrial or military experience will be considered.
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Experience in power generation or other industrial facilities, with knowledge of steam plant operations, electrical maintenance, safe work practices, and applicable environmental and regulatory requirements.
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Comprehensive knowledge of medium- and high-voltage electrical systems and instrumentation, including switchgear, motor control centers, transformers, generator excitation systems, control valves, transmitters, analyzers, and field devices.
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Working knowledge of CEMS, PLC, DCS, SCADA, boiler control, combustion control, burner management, steam turbine control, and condition monitoring systems, with the ability to diagnose and troubleshoot control system faults.
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Demonstrated ability to install, calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot instrumentation, electrical, and control systems while supporting plant testing, outages, and system modifications.
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Proven ability to analyze equipment and control system performance, identify root causes, and recommend improvements that enhance plant reliability, efficiency, availability, and equipment life.
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Experience collaborating effectively with station IC&E Technicians, Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, contractors, and vendors to safely execute maintenance activities, outages, and capital or improvement projects.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interpret technical drawings and documentation, maintain accurate maintenance and calibration records, and communicate technical recommendations effectively.
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Ability to coordinate technical activities with contractors, OEM representatives, and plant personnel.
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, Maximo, issuing Purchase Orders, soliciting quotes, procurement of equipment and supplies.
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Experience preparing technical reports, maintaining engineering documentation, equipment records, and using plant information systems such as PI.
Required
Preferred
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Associates or better in Engineering or related field
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Preferred
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IC&E - Instrumentation, Controls & Electrical
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Calibration - Instrumentation and Equipment
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Electrical Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
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Instrumentation Systems and Devices
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DCS - Distributed Control System
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PLC - Programmable Logic Controller
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CEMs - Continuous Emission Monitoring
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Electrical Systems and Equipment
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Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
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High Voltage
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Voltage up to 13.8 Kv
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Voltages up to 4160 Volts
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SCADA - Supervisory Control/Data Acquisition
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Instrumentation Calibration and Testing
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Steam Turbine O&M
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Boiler O&M
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Power Plant Operations
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Maximo CMMS
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