ContourGlobal, a KKR Company, led by CEO Antonio Cammisecra, is an established
Independent Power Producer (IPP) developing, acquiring, and operating
electricity generation and storage assets worldwide. The company currently
manages 5.3 GW of installed capacity across different power generation
technologies and asset categories, with an additional 1 GW of renewables under
construction and a further 9.8 GW under development.
The operational footprint of the company extends to 18 countries across Europe,
Africa, Asia, North and South America. The company has committed to speed up the
decarbonization of its portfolio with a sustainable transition of its thermal
fleet, the repowering of existing renewable assets and the organic development
of new renewable projects. ContourGlobal boasts 20 years of a strong
collaboration with communities, institutions, and customers that benefit from
its electricity supply through long-term contracts or innovative PPAs, coupled
with energy management solutions.
We are looking for the/a
Maintenance Technician
Location/Hobbs, NM
Job Summary
As Maintenance Technician, you will join our Operations team! In this role, you
will report to the Maintenance Manager and will have the opportunity to install,
troubleshoot, and repair mechanical equipment across our combined cycle power
plant, including turbines, generators, pumps, valves, and auxiliary systems,
while ensuring strict adherence to safety and environmental standards. Join us
to drive the right power forward and make clean energy the natural choice for
all!
Key Responsibilities:
Health and safety
* Maintain compliance with ContourGlobal’s safe work practices outline in
the organizations Health & Safety Management System.
o Adept at troubleshooting and diagnosing problems,
with mechanical equipment;
and possesses the ability to apply a resolution, in a timely manner.
* Support fellow work partners to help ensure job tasks
are adequately reviewed prior to initiating work and when changes occur in
the work environment or tasks requirements.
* Communicate any unsafe work condition or hazard to your Health
& Safety Manager or Operational leader immediately.
* Report any Health & Safety incident, realized or potential to your Health
& Safety Manager or Operational leader immediately.
* Participate in Health
& Safety activities as requested i.e., Incident investigations, inspections, effectiveness reviews
and best practice sharing.
Main Duties
* Proficient at repairing, replacing, dismantling and inspecting defective Plant equipment, such as pumps, valves,
fans, gearboxes, demineralizers, compressors, and turbine components.
* Perform piping and conduit installation in the Plant, for system upgrades
and modifications.
* Capable of setting up and operating a drill press, milling machine, pipe
threading machine, grinder, and other various tools to make and repair parts
and equipment.
* Capable of operating welding and cutting equipment, and able to complete
metal fabrication projects.
* Competently operates and maintains combined-cycle power generating facility equipment,
with minimal guidance or assistance, as directed by and in coordination, with
Plant management.
* Maintains equipment,
by tightening fittings, replacing valve packings, gaskets, valves, and
gauges. Cleaning, replacing, oiling, and lubricating other component parts
and equipment, as required.
* Reads meters, gauges, or automatic devices, to record
data, such as temperature of equipment, vibration of equipment, hours
of operation, pressure and fluid levels, and water chemistry,
to verify operating conditions.
* Participate in the Plant's preventive maintenance program,
by performing routine maintenance duties, including use of
the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), and
the collection of trending information, for the Operations
or Maintenance Manager.
* Assist in maintaining and controlling spare-parts inventory,
to maintain Plant reliability. Assist in physical inventories.
* Position requires extended working hours and varied shifts, with
the possibility of weekend and holiday work; as required by schedules, workloads,
and Plant conditions.
* Complete other tasks, as assigned by the Maintenance and Plant Manager.
Qualifications and Skills:
Your profile is a natural match if you have:
Qualifications:
* High school diploma or equivalent required.
* Minimum four (4) years of experience as a power plant mechanic, millwright,
or in a similar industrial environment.
Skills:
* Proficiency in maintaining and overhauling mechanical equipment including
turbines, pumps, valves, compressors, and other balance-of-plant systems.
* Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills, with the ability to resolve
mechanical issues efficiently.
* Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and mechanical drawings
(e.g., P&IDs).
* Experience using hand tools, power tools, and rigging equipment (winches,
hoists, slings).
* Knowledge of lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and safe work practices.
* Basic welding and fabrication skills are preferred.
* Experience in combined cycle power plants or similar power generation
facilities preferred.
* Strong commitment to safety and ability to work effectively both
independently and as part of a team.
* Effective communication skills.
* Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays as required.
* Physical ability to stand for extended periods, climb stairs and ladders,
and lift up to 50 pounds, and work in environments involving hazardous
materials.
* Lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50-75lbs on a regular basis.
* Perform prolonged standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, and
climbing.
* Work at heights (ladders, platforms, structures) while maintaining balance
and coordination.
* Perform repetitive motions (gripping, twisting, tool use).
* Ener and work in confined or restricted spaces (as applicable).
What drives your application forward:
* Proven experience maintaining and overhauling critical power plant equipment
(turbines, pumps, valves, compressors), with the ability to independently
diagnose and resolve complex mechanical issues.
* Strong track record of operating in a safety-first, high-reliability
environment, with the flexibility and accountability to support continuous
operations across rotating shifts.
Our Values
«We» is our greatest asset
We respect and protect the environment
We are doers, committed to doing things right
We act with integrity and transparency
We think and act like entrepreneurs
You can find here
[https://www.contourglobal.com/about-us/our-mission-vision-and-values/] more
about our Purpose, Mission and Values.
Working@CG:
As a globally integrated team, we push boundaries, work collaboratively, and
remain agile in the pursuit of excellence. With an entrepreneurial mindset, we
encourage initiative and innovation. At ContourGlobal you are an employee, and
you are also an owner. Our Employee Ownership Program allows our employee-owners
to make a difference and drive the right power forward and make clean energy the
natural choice for all! (To be removed if N/A – e.g. Internship roles)
We foster a culture where individuals are empowered to succeed, contribute and
shape the future of sustainable energy.
Cross-border collaboration shapes our way of working: our diverse workforce
reflects the multicultural environment we embrace every day.
We offer a competitive compensation package: we believe in meritocracy and
rewarding meaningful contributions.
We enjoy making the most of our shared spaces to foster teamwork and
collaboration. At the same time, our flexible working policy allows us to
prioritize results while supporting wellbeing and a healthy work-life balance.
Interested in joining our company?
We know that skills and experience come in different forms, and we value diverse
perspectives.
If you’re excited about this role but you think you still need to learn some of
the required skills, we’d still love to hear from you. You are much more than
your CV, so come as you are and tell us who you aspire to become! The most
important skills are collaboration, respect, trustworthiness and execution. So
go ahead—apply, and let’s contribute to the new energy transition together!
ContourGlobal provides equal employment opportunities and maintains a diverse
workforce that reflects the rich environment of our society and the markets in
which we operate.
ContourGlobal provides equal employment opportunities and maintains a diverse
workforce that reflects the rich environment of the society we live in and
markets we operate.