Power Plant Mechanic

Power Plant Mechanic

This job is being posted across two skill levels. Applicants will be considered for the higher of the two levels in which they qualify. Installs, repairs, inspects, overhauls, troubleshoots, and performs maintenance to power plant equipment and systems at a Journey level. Maintenance tasks include but are not limited to: pipe fitting, welding, millwright and machining. Performs millwright or mechanical duties with pumps, electric motors, air compressors, valves, welding, fabrication, construction, pipe fittings, etc.

Complex responsibilities related to primary focus of job area. Uses best practices and in-depth business knowledge to solve complex problems and improve products or services. May adapt procedures, processes and techniques to meet the more complex requirements of position.

Repairs, inspects and maintains boiler and boiler auxiliaries, turbine/generator and turbine/generator auxiliaries, and/or maintains coal handling equipment and auxiliaries, as applicable. Performs equipment alignment. Performs necessary pipe fitting related maintenance. Operates various industrial equipment (i.e. forklift). May perform necessary welding-related maintenance. Performs general craft tasks and uses power and hand tools. Reads and interprets drawings and prints. Operates various machine shop equipment.

Works with other craft and plant personnel as required. Complies with all safety and regulatory requirements, both internal and external. Utilizes SAP/PM system for equipment history and verification of work performed. Continually develops knowledge and understanding of plant principles and processes. Continually seeks process improvement to save cost and increase efficiency. Assists in member development. Flag for review and update bills of materials and task lists on an as needed basis.

All other duties as assigned.

Level II:
Associate's Degree in a mechanical discipline, And 1 year experience in a mechanical field;
Or High School Diploma/GED And 3 years experience in a mechanical field;
Or Prior military experience for at least one enlistment as documented on DD Form 214, And 2 years experience in a mechanical field. A certificate of completion from a vocational trade institution in a mechanical field is equivalent to 1 year of mechanical experience. Experience must include 1 year experience in a power plant or other process controlled environment including oil/gas/chemical refining and/or processing or manufacturing.

Senior:
Associate's Degree in a mechanical discipline, And 5 years experience in a mechanical field;
Or High School Diploma/GED And 7 years experience in a mechanical field;
Or Prior military experience for at least one enlistment as documented on DD Form 214, And 6 years experience in a mechanical field. A certificate of completion from a vocational trade institution in a mechanical field is equivalent to 1 year of mechanical experience. Experience must include 3 years experience in a power plant or other process controlled environment including oil/gas/chemical refining and/or processing or manufacturing.

May be required to work overtime and weekends and holidays. May be required to work non-standard work schedules to include on-call and call-outs. May require travel. May be required to work at heights up to and exceeding thirty (30) feet, underground and in confined spaces. May be exposed to extreme conditions and inclement weather. Required to work in a multi-craft crew including Mechanics, Electricians, Insulators, Instrument & Controls Technicians, etc.

who work together to support operations of the plant. May be required to cross-train in various crafts and operation department at various times of the year.

Occasionally:
Sitting Occasionally:
Crawling Frequently:
Walking Frequently:
Pushing Frequently:
Pulling Frequently:
Climbing Frequently:
Stooping Frequently:
Kneeling Frequently:
Crouching Frequently:
Reaching Frequently:
Grasping Frequently:
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly:
Standing Constantly:
Repetitive Motions Lifting & Other Weight Requirements Frequently:
Lifting up to 50 lbs Frequently:
Carrying up to 50 lbs

Demonstrated leadership in IIF (Incident and Injury Free) culture. Demonstrated knowledge of basic math. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in speech and writing. Demonstrated ability to interact effectively and professionally with team members, leaders, and customers. Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot, diagnosis problems, and resolve effectively. Demonstrated ability to understand and comply with company policies and operating procedures. Demonstrated ability to understand plant and equipment systems/processes.

Demonstrated ability to use common purpose hand tools and other materials of various craft trades. Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision, following approved work methods and standards testing practices. Demonstrated ability to proficiently use SAP/PM including notifications and work order management to include the…