Powerhouse Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Powerhouse Maintenance Technician
Location: Syracuse, NY
Job Type: Full-Time / Permanent
Shift Hours: 6:00 am to 2:30 pm

Responsibilities:

• Perform operations required to install, maintain, and repair a range of powerhouse equipment, including steam boilers, air compressors, automatic boiler controls, pumps, motors, power generating equipment, and pressurized piping systems (water, steam, oil, compressed air, and natural gas).
• Conduct chemical testing to ensure proper maintenance of boilers and related equipment.
• Disassemble complex units to diagnose issues, repair or replace defective components, and reassemble as needed.
• Use a variety of hand tools and pipe-fitting machinery for tasks such as bending, threading, cutting, and soldering pipes.
• Maintain high-pressure steam systems, including steam lines, traps, strainers, regulators, valves, and insulation throughout the facility.
• Troubleshoot and repair powerhouse equipment, working with both analog and digital control systems.
• Interpret mechanical drawings and electrical/plumbing diagrams to identify symbols and follow technical guidance.
• Manage time schedules and energy management system data through system entry and editing.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Powerhouse Technician, with expertise in repairing steam boilers, air compressors, complex electrical equipment, automatic boiler controls, pumps, motors, power-generating equipment, and pressurized piping systems.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting schematics and blueprints.
• Must reside within a 50-mile radius of the Syracuse facility.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Five (5) full-time years of experience as a Powerhouse Technician.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a solid understanding of mechanical equipment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,282.80 - $65,416.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Experience:

• Powerhouse: 2 years (Required)
• Boiler: 1 year (Required)
• Generators: 1 year (Required)
• Power Plant: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Syracuse, NY (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Syracuse, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,283 - $65,416