Master Mechanic; Machinist Qualification

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Full Time Power Production Palatka, FL, US

4 days ago Requisition

Position Summary Description

To perform, as assigned, all skilled work in connection with repair and maintenance of all power plant equipment associated with mechanical maintenance. Also interface with other departments to ensure efficient, reliable operation of Seminole generating units.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent plus six (6) months to one (1) year of additional related technical training. Five (5) years in mechanical and boiler equipment maintenance of which three (3) years should have been as a mechanic or the equivalent in specialized training in mechanical discipline. Must possess Machinist Certification. This will be determined by completion of the SECI Certified Machinist standards or equivalent.

Machinist Certification standards consist of completion of the SECI Machinist test consisting of oral/written exam and demonstration.

Must be thoroughly knowledgeable regarding all relevant safety procedures, regulations, and equipment. Must possess a detailed working knowledge of mechanical equipment, tools and procedures which relate to maintenance and repair needs associated with coal fired electrical generating facilities. Should have a good knowledge of mechanical principles, functions, and operations. Must be knowledgeable regarding work difficulty and time required to complete various assigned tasks.

Must be able to perform the skilled operations connected with the maintenance, repair and renewal of turbines, turbine auxiliaries, boiler, boiler auxiliaries, coal handling equipment, support systems equipment such as FGD system, fly ash handling systems, water treatment systems and any and all other mechanical equipment associated with the generation of electricity for Seminole. Must be skilled in steam fitting, pipe fitting and structural fitting and welding.

Must demonstrate the ability to maintain harmonious relationships with other employees throughout the plant. Must have a satisfactory degree of leadership skills. Must be capable of directing and leading craftsmen of equal or lesser qualifications with appropriate mechanical skills.

Core Competencies:

Adaptable, Collaborative, Conscientious, Critical-Thinking, Outcome-Driven and Professional

• Forklift and Mobile Crane Operation
• Operation of various types of man lifts
• Able to read Blueprints/drawing Schematics
• OSHA Standards
• Troubleshooting Mechanical Equipment
• Knowledge of the use of various mechanical tools, and equipment.
• Knowledge of the use of various precision measuring tools
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Effective verbal/nonverbal, listening and written communications
• Time Management
• Leadership
• Responsibility
• Integrity
• Organization and Planning
• Self-Motivation
• Attention to Detail

Essential Functions

• Adheres to all established health and safety policies and procedures.
• Provides feedback to coworkers, contractors, and visitors on both safe and at-risk practices.
• Supports the SGS Safety Strategic Plan and participates in safety improvement activities and efforts.
• Repairs and maintains plant equipment such as boiler, turbine and all associated equipment e.g. intake screens, water tunnels, cooling towers, water treatment facilities, conveyor equipment, mobile equipment, plant structures, coal feeders/pulverizers, and burners.
• Performs alignment of station mechanical equipment, operating all machine shop equipment for reconditioning equipment parts and fabricating new parts from stock material. Sets up machines for desired operation and working within specified standards; makes bearing jigs and special tools. Conducts heat treating, metal spraying, reconditions valves, bushings, sleeves, gears, etc. and aligns and balances rotating equipment, prepares simple working sketches used in this connection.
• Engages in all phases of oxy-acetylene welding, carbon air arc cutting, flame cutting, brazing, heat treating, plasma-cutting, and black-smithing. Assembles appropriate materials, prepares items to receive applications and used appropriate tools and equipment in such applications.
• Engages in plumbing, insulating, carpentry, pipe fitting other than welded, rigging and safe lifting.
• Engages in the operations for the alteration, installation, or removal of station mechanical components by working from blueprints or sketches. Makes the necessary changes, removes old and installs new components and field checks the material as assigned.
• Performs a variety of duties such as equipment inspection to determine extent of defects, diagnoses faulty operation and applies corrective methods, engages in operational tests, lubricates equipment, verifies working clearances and checks completed work.
• Maintains work area and equipment in a clean, orderly condition, continuously…