Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Location: Colbert

Located in Colbert, Georgia, the Madison Biomass Facility also produces 55 net megawatts of renewable energy by transforming responsibly harvested wood biomass into electricity. Designed to meet both environmental and operational excellence, the plant features advanced emissions control technologies-including a Foster Wheeler boiler, hot precipitator, and SCR system. Madison contributes to cleaner air, reliable energy, and the long-term sustainability of Georgia's energy infrastructure by delivering consistent, low-carbon power to the community.

Opportunity Summary

The Mechanical Maintenance Technician supports the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of a biomass power generation facility. This role involves performing preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance on mechanical equipment, with emphasis on biomass systems such as fuel conveyors, wood-fired boilers, ash handling systems, and steam turbines. The technician uses a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to manage work orders, track trends, and support data-driven planning.

They help ensure system reliability during normal operations and outages, often working with operations staff and contractors to meet safety and quality standards.

Your scope of responsibility as Mechanical Maintenance Technician includes the following primary functions:

• Participate in the plant's preventive, routine, and predictive maintenance programs by completing scheduled work, using CMMS tools, and gathering operational data to improve mechanical system reliability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical issues affecting biomass-specific systems, including fuel feed conveyors, vibrating grates, and ash removal equipment.
• Maintain, repair, and overhaul a range of plant mechanical equipment, including pumps, valves, fans, gearboxes, air compressors, and steam turbines.
• Support boiler outages and maintenance periods by inspecting high-temperature pressure parts, soot blowers, expansion joints, and associated piping for wear, fouling, and thermal fatigue.
• Collaborate with operators and other maintenance personnel to ensure coordinated plant operation, equipment availability, and safety performance.
• Assist in updating and improving maintenance procedures to reflect actual conditions and manufacturer recommendations, especially for biomass combustion equipment.
• Coordinate and execute mechanical work during scheduled outages, minimizing downtime while ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, and safety objectives.
• Operate and maintain shop equipment such as lathes, drill presses, and balancing tools to fabricate or refurbish components as needed.
• Install and modify piping, brackets, supports, and mechanical components associated with biomass fuel delivery systems and steam cycle equipment.
• Monitor and interpret readings from gauges, transmitters, and process indicators related to pressure, temperature, vibration, fluid flow, and steam generation.
• Maintain spare parts inventory for biomass plant components and ensure maintenance records, drawings, and technical documentation are accurate and accessible.
• Oversee and guide contractors during mechanical repairs, equipment replacements, and upgrades, ensuring adherence to plant safety practices and technical requirements.
• Complete additional duties as assigned by the Maintenance Manager or Plant Manager, contributing to the plant's overall performance and regulatory compliance.

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 Mechanical Maintenance Technician reports directly to the Maintenance Lead and receives general direction 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 demands include standing for extended periods, climbing stairs and ladders, entering, and exiting equipment cabs, and traversing uneven or elevated surfaces. The role requires routinely lifting up to 50 pounds and performing tasks from elevated platforms, walkways, or in confined spaces.

Work may be performed in conditions involving dust, wood particles, fumes, high noise levels, and extreme temperatures near operating equipment. Outdoor tasks in all weather conditions are required, including in high-heat environments adjacent to biomass processing systems.

The use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is mandatory and may include hard hats, safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, high-visibility clothing, steel-toe boots, flame-resistant clothing (FRC), respirators,…