LNG Operations and Maintenance; O&M Technician

The Towanda Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Facility, located in Wyalusing, PA, produces 50,000 gallons of natural gas per day and features a storage capacity of 180,000 gallons. Serving industrial and commercial operators as well as local gas distribution utilities, it delivers an economical and dependable energy supply. This facility is vital to supporting the Northeast's energy demands with cost-effective and reliable solutions.

The LNG Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Technician at the Towanda LNG Facility will operate and maintain liquified natural gas (LNG) equipment and systems. This role involves monitoring, inspecting, troubleshooting, and performing routine maintenance on turbines and auxiliary equipment while ensuring compliance with environmental, safety, and regulatory requirements. The position provides hands‑on experience in diagnostics, emergency response, and operational excellence, contributing directly to the plant’s high-performance operations and energy reliability.

• Operate the control room, perform field activities, and conduct maintenance to ensure safe and reliable LNG plant performance.
• Perform mechanical, electrical, electronic, and instrumentation work, including installation, repair, and maintenance of pumps, engines, motors, fans, hoists, compressors, piping, valves, filters, traps, meters, and related equipment.
• Monitor and document equipment readings, identify abnormal conditions or alarms, and take prescribed corrective actions, including activating emergency systems when necessary.
• Operate all plant systems and equipment involved in liquefaction, vaporization, trucking, and standby modes.
• Maintain plant operations, security, and emergency readiness independently, and promptly notify supervision of abnormal conditions.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), and process flow diagrams (PFDs).
• Calibrate pneumatic and electronic instrumentation and record results in accordance with calibration procedures.
• Complete work orders for inspections, preventive maintenance, and corrective maintenance activities.
• Manage spare parts inventory, reporting shortages and re-order needs.
• Perform general facility upkeep, including cleaning, painting, pipe fitting, carpentry, masonry, and insulation tasks.
• Work rotating shifts to support vaporization, liquefaction, trucking, and other operational periods.
• Complete required company-sponsored training and maintain necessary certifications.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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.

The O&M Technician reports to the O&M Shift Supervisor.

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. The LNG facility environment may involve entering confined spaces, crawling through narrow areas, and handling hazardous materials, with exposure to fumes, cryogenic temperatures, extreme weather conditions, and noise. Work may include high heat near equipment as well as varying outdoor weather conditions at the Port of Tacoma.

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), cryogenic PPE, 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.

All personnel will participate in the…