Power Plant Mechanic - MSO LVL
Listed on 2026-10-08
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Energy/Power Generation
Field/Service Technician, Electricity Generation, Power Plant / Engineering, Utility Technician -
Trades / Skilled Labor
Field/Service Technician, Utility Technician
Devon Power Station is seeking a skilled Maintenance Mechanic to support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of a 379-MW dual-fuel (natural gas and kerosene) generating facility. This position is responsible for inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, and overhauling GE LM6000 gas turbines, generators, balance-of-plant equipment, and associated mechanical systems.
The successful candidate will perform predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance activities while maintaining the highest standards of safety, environmental compliance, and equipment reliability. This role requires strong mechanical aptitude, turbine maintenance experience, and the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented power generation environment.
This position is covered by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW):
Local 420547
- Perform inspections, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and overhaul activities on:
- GE LM6000 gas turbines
- Generators and excitation systems
- Pumps, motors, compressors, and heat exchangers
- Fuel gas and liquid fuel systems
- Cooling water, lube oil, and auxiliary systems
- Valves, piping, tubing, and pressure vessels
- Dismantle, inspect, repair, align, and reassemble rotating equipment to OEM and industry standards.
- Perform precision measurements using micrometers, dial indicators, calipers, laser alignment equipment, and other diagnostic tools.
- Conduct vibration analysis, equipment inspections, and condition monitoring activities.
- Diagnose equipment failures and determine root causes.
- Support reliability improvement initiatives and outage planning activities.
- Execute preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs.
- Review equipment history and maintenance records to identify recurring issues and recommend solutions.
- Utilize computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) for work order management and documentation.
- Maintain a strong safety culture and comply with all OSHA, environmental, and company safety requirements.
- Execute LOTO procedures, work permits, JHAs, and other safety processes.
- Utilize proper PPE and follow confined space and fall protection protocols.
- Collaborate with Operations to ensure safe, reliable plant performance.
- Support outages, emergency maintenance, and operational needs.
- Participate in training, mentoring, and cross-functional development programs.
- Available for overtime, call-outs, outage work, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Minimum 3 years of mechanical maintenance experience in power generation, heavy industrial, petrochemical, refining, aerospace, or similar industrial environments.
- Experience maintaining gas turbines, preferably GE LM6000 units.
- Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, mechanical drawings, schematics, OEM manuals, and technical procedures.
- Proficiency with precision measurement, alignment, and troubleshooting techniques.
- Ability to obtain and maintain required plant safety qualifications.
- 5+ years of power generation maintenance experience.
- GE LM6000 maintenance, outage, or overhaul experience.
- Experience with turbine borescope inspections, rigging, crane operations, and rotating equipment alignment.
- Experience using CMMS systems (Maximo, SAP, or equivalent).
- Military turbine maintenance experience or technical degree/certification in a related field.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and knowledge of rotating equipment.
- Ability to troubleshoot equipment failures and perform predictive/preventive maintenance.
- Effective communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced plant environment with a strong focus on safety and reliability.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks including climbing, bending, kneeling, and prolonged standing.
- Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and in varying indoor/outdoor environmental conditions.
- Ability to wear required PPE and work safely around industrial equipment.
- Successfully complete required physical, background, and drug screening requirements.
$49.99 - $55.66 an hour
Applicants must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a clean driving record, as this position requires occasional travel for company business. Candidates should be comfortable operating a vehicle as part of their job responsibilities and must meet any applicable company and insurance…
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