Power Plant Mechanic

JOB SUMMARY

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 the 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 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.
• 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.
• 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 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.

General Requirements:

• Sitting
• Crawling
• Walking
• Pushing
• Pulling
• Climbing
• Stooping
• Kneeling
• Crouching
• Reaching
• Grasping
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination
• Standing
• Repetitive Motions

Lifting & Other Weight Requirements:

• Frequently:
  Lifting up to 50 lbs
• Frequently:
  Carrying up to 50 lbs

• Other – Some members in this position may be required to drive in order to perform their job duties.
• The handling, packaging, processing, storage, disposal or transport of hazardous materials;
• The operation…