Maintenance Mechanic - Tamworth, NH

Job Summary

Conducts day to day operations and maintenance of the plant to include plant operations, mechanical maintenance. Monitors plant performance and is capable, without supervision, of identifying mechanical issues or failures and performing corrective action when appropriate. Is fully proficient in at least one of the disciplines listed above and has the ability to perform complex mechanical duties. Can take the lead while performing acceptance and performance tests on existing or new plant equipment.

Provides guidance to less experienced mechanical personnel.

Sprague takes a collaborative, customer-centric approach to providing best-in-class energy products and related services throughout the Northeast. Founded in 1870, we pride ourselves on offering customers the expert solutions and high-quality service that help their businesses thrive in any market landscape. Sprague values innovation, safety, integrity and people. We know that our people are what set us apart from our competition, and we work hard to make sure each employee across our 20+ locations knows how important they are to our community.

• Medical benefits and retirement contributions start on your first day!
• 401(k) Traditional and Roth plans with employer match of 100% of the first 6% of the employee’s contribution
• Defined Contribution Plan with an automatic 2.6% contribution from Sprague
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible Working Policy
• Choice of high deductible and PPO Health Plans to fit your individual needs
• Wellness Program

• Start-up, operate, shutdown and secure equipment under normal and emergency conditions, from the control room or in the field.
• Troubleshoot and perform artisan level mechanical skills such as pipe fitting, boiler repair, pump, motor and coupling alignment.
• Inspect all facility machinery thoroughly for malfunctions and/or potential failures.
• Maintain all logs and records as required to record complete operating conditions for the facility and report any irregularities.
• Identify hazardous and/or unsafe conditions or work practices, notify supervisor, and take action to correct as required.
• Controls, monitors, and evaluates plant production equipment and output including efficiency and related variables (e.g., heat rate, cost/unit of production, system demands and capabilities given various circumstances) and the overall effectiveness of operation practices and procedures.
• Performs routine and (ash, boiler and fuel system maintenance, valve packing replacement, valve replacement, pump repairs, pump overhauls) complex (i.e. equipment alignment, welding and/or metal fabrication) maintenance work as assigned.
• Perform repairs to damaged or malfunctioning equipment as identified and required to optimize plant operating capabilities and performance.
• Perform preventive maintenance activities and tasks as required.
• Perform preparatory work such as rough filing, chipping, grinding, sanding, sawing and scraping. Clean gasket surfaces and make and install simple gaskets.
• Ability to operate portable electric or air tools such as drills, hammers, grinders and lifting/rigging equipment.
• Operate heating units such as blowtorches, furnaces, oxyacetylene torches and perform rough cutting and burning.
• Remove and make simple repairs to thermal insulation.
• Develops maintenance and preventive maintenance procedures to ensure consistent and safe operation.
• Conduct or assist in scheduled and forced outage maintenance work.
• Supervise, coordinate or assist contractors performing work at the facility.
• Comply with all Facility Environmental, Health and Safety policies and programs.
• Maintain logs and/or records of problems, repairs, and downtime as required utilizing site-specific CMMS program.
• Participate in committees and task forces as required, for plant operations and improvements.
• Assist in both forced and scheduled outage planning.
• Maintain shop and location where work is performed in a neat and orderly condition.
• Assist in the implementation and upkeep on the overall preventative maintenance and spare parts inventory tracking system.
• Assist in both forced and scheduled outage planning…