Technical Assistant

February 26, 2026

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Title: Technical Assistant (Entry-Level)
Position Type: Direct Hire
Location: Pennsylvania
Reports to: Technical Manager

Note: Visa Sponsorship is NOT available for this position. Candidate should be able to work without sponsorship.

Key Project Requirements:

Entry-level / early-career candidate with a technical or engineering education background.
Ability and willingness to travel locally between Mars, PA and the Ohio plant site approximately 2–3 times per week using a company vehicle.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage documents, schedules, and multiple priorities.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to coordinate with contractors, vendors, and external partners.

Job Summary:
We are seeking an entry-level Technical Assistant to support the Technical Manager and technical team responsible for power plant operations, maintenance (O&M), and regulatory activities. This is a developmental role designed for an early-career professional who will learn the position while performing the related duties and grow over time.

The role is based in Mars, Pennsylvania, with regular travel to a power plant site in Ohio approximately 2–3 days per week using a company vehicle. On non-travel days, the employee will work from the Mars, PA office. This is a full-time, in-person position with a standard Monday through Friday schedule.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide administrative and technical support to the Technical Manager and technical team supporting plant operations, maintenance (O&M), and regulatory activities.
Assist with document control, including organizing drawings, transmittals, reports, and shared folders.
Coordinate and support technical meetings, including preparing agendas, taking meeting minutes, and distributing follow-up items.
Travel to the power plant site in Ohio approximately 2–3 times per week to support on-site activities and report progress back to the Mars, PA office.
Assist in preparing reports, presentations, and project documentation.
Support coordination with contractors, vendors, and external partners.
Help track and organize project information related to construction, commissioning, and operations.
Perform basic IT and shared-drive management tasks related to document organization and data storage.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Technical Manager or management team.

Job Requirements:

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
Ability to read and navigate technical drawings and documents with guidance and training.
Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
Ability to work effectively in both an office and industrial / plant environment.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a professional setting.
Korean language skills are a plus, but not required.

Education / Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Industrial, or related technical field) or a closely related discipline preferred.
Internship, co-op, or entry-level experience in power generation, construction, engineering, or industrial environments is a plus, but not required.

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