NAES has immediate needs for O&M’s to support ACES (Advanced Clean Energy Storage) located in Delta, UT. Pay rate is $55 - $60/hr and the per diem rate is $178

O&M Technicians will support the ACES 1Hydrogen production and storage project in Delta, UT ideally by March 1st. The assignments would be at least 3 months but could extend to 6 months or more. The schedule is 7 days on, 7 off with OT availability during the off week.

This is not a power plant per se but technicians with solid GT combined cycle experience (any technology) and/or strong ICE skills would be good candidates. Jon description below.

Summary
The Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Technician is responsible for hydrogen production and storage, monitoring electrolyzers, hydrogen compressors and water treatment. Responsibilities include tracking important parameters, operating control systems, and managing start-up and shutdown procedures. Your focus will be on monitoring and operating equipment along with supporting maintenance. The operator ensures compliance with safety protocols, maintains hydrogen quality, and collaborates with maintenance teams for scheduled activities. Continuous improvement, adherence to standards, and meticulous record-keeping contribute to operational efficiency and reliability.

Primary Duties
• Monitor and control electrolyzers for hydrogen production, and control hydrogen compressors to achieve the required pressure.
• Monitor and routinely inspect the hydrogen pipeline, well heads and conditioning skids.
• Perform chemical offload operations and procedures.
• Respond to plant and equipment alarms.
• Monitor, inspect and maintain the evaporation and brine ponds.
• Operate facility mobile equipment and perform routine inspections.
• Support safety and environmental standards, inspections, and testing.
• Monitor process parameters, flow rates, temperatures, pressures, and other relevant variables to maintain optimal operating conditions.
• Execute proper shutdown and start-up procedures for equipment and processes to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Perform routine checks, cleaning, and preventive maintenance on electrolyzer components (electrodes, membranes, pumps), execute maintenance tasks on reformer tubes, catalyst beds, burners, and perform routine inspections, lubrication, and maintenance of hydrogen compressors, including valves and seals.
• Conduct routine checks and maintenance on PSA units, including adsorption beds and valves, inspect and maintain membranes, valves, and other components in membrane separation units, and perform regular inspections of hydrogen storage tanks for integrity, safety valves, and instrumentation.
• Conduct maintenance on cryogenic components, heat exchangers, and equipment in liquefaction units.
• Activate emergency shutdown systems in case of safety incidents and respond promptly to unscheduled maintenance needs and emergency breakdowns.
• Adhere to safety protocols, including the proper use of PPE, monitor and respond to gas detection alarms, and ensure proper ventilation in case of gas releases.
• Monitor and maintain hydrogen quality through routine checks and adjustments and implement procedures to address deviations from quality standards.
• Maintain accurate logs and records of operational parameters, events, and maintenance activities, and generate reports on equipment performance, incidents, and production metrics.
• Coordinate with maintenance teams to plan and execute scheduled maintenance activities.
• Provide input on equipment performance and reliability for maintenance planning.