Maintenance Mechanic

About the role

We think you'll find it a rewarding and nurturing place to grow your career.

Responsibilities

• Repairs and maintains equipment in all generating stations and associated equipment.
• Repairs and maintains various processes and equipment associated with all BWL facilities including: coal equipment, ash handling system equipment, fuel system equipment, boiler systems and associated equipment such as pumps, fans, heaters, regulators/valves, pre-heaters, etc.; turbine system equipment such as an E.H.U. system, filters, various types of seals, and steam packing, etc., condensate system and related equipment; waste water treatment system equipment; cooling tower system equipment; hydroplant systems including dams and flood gates; various types of pumps; and generating system equipment such as hydrosystem, exciters, G.E.X., etc.; various other miscellaneous plant equipment.
• Must have understanding of basic concepts of Insulating and Refractor Applicator duties.
• Uses the tools of the trade to perform journey worker duties of maintenance mechanic, millwright, machine repair, and machinist.
• Tools used include gas welder, cutoff and chain saw, submersible pumps, oxyacetylene and mapp torch kit; gas drill, hammer-drill, impact wrenches, various pneumatic and hydraulic tools; pipe-threading and pipe-bending tools; measuring tools including micrometers and calipers; and rigging tools such as chainfalls, pullers, trolleys, A-frames, etc.
• Reads and interprets blueprints.
• Climbs and works from ladders and scaffolds.
• Works in confined spaces.
• Communicates clearly through speech and in writing.
• Operates mobile equipment such as trucks, cranes, workerlifts, scissorlifts, trailored welding unit, air compressors, etc. requiring use of hand and foot controls.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Qualified Journeyworker Maintenance Mechanic, Millwright, Machine Repair, or Plumber/ Pipefitter.
• The following qualifications are preferred: minimum of five years journey worker experience, previous Power Plant experience, or previous related military experience.

Qualifications

• Must be willing to work any shift, weekends, and rotating weekly standby.
• Performs other duties necessitated by job responsibilities.
• Supports maintenance needs of the City of Lansing when needed.

Other Functions

• Serves Lansing, Michigan, and surrounding areas with electricity, water, and steam.
• The American Public Power Association has honored the Lansing Board of Water & Light as one of the country's best publicly-owned utilities.

Job Specifications

• Knowledge: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Skills: Journeyworker Maintenance Mechanic, Millwright, Machine Repair, or Plumber/ Pipefitter.
• Abilities: Minimum of five years journey worker experience, previous Power Plant experience, or previous related military experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Lifts/carries 50 – 75 lbs. from floor to shoulder level to position materials.
• Climb and work from ladders and scaffolding.
• Good visual acuity for reading blueprints and operating rigging and lifting equipment such as cranes, forktrucks, workerlifts, etc.
• Good hearing necessary to localize sounds and hear conversations in noisy environments.
• Able to work in confined spaces.
• Respirator certified and fit tested.
• Working Conditions: Power Plant environment. Temperature range extreme. Sound and dust levels high. Possible exposure to coal dust, lead, asbestos, fluoride, chlorine, soda ash and/or lime.

Benefits

• Competitive wages, employee development, and opportunity for professional growth.
• Robust time off benefits including vacation, free choice, sick leave, parental leave and 11 paid holidays.
• Comprehensive benefits package offered including medical, prescription, dental, life insurance, long-term disability, employee assistance program.
• Voluntary benefits including vision, supplemental and dependent life insurance, flexible spending, AFLAC options, LifeLock anti-theft, long term care, tuition reimbursement, and BWL's Home Purchase Plan – Forgivable $5,000 loan for purchase of a home in Lansing.
• Retirement programs including 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan (DC) (100% company paid up to 9.5 % of base salary for BU positions and up to 13% of base salary for NBU positions), 457 Deferred Compensation matches up to $2,500 per year.
• Post retirement benefits offered at the respective level of coverage, co-pays and health care premium, at the same level as active employees.
• Two fitness centers located on site open 24/7, work life balance program, employee assistance program, free parking and much more!

About BWL

The Board of Water & Light serves Lansing, Michigan, and surrounding areas with electricity, water, and steam. Lansing's city charter vests the BWL with full and exclusive management of water, steam, and electric services for or the city. The American Public Power Association has honored the Lansing Board of Water & Light as one of the country's best publicly-owned utilities.

The Location

Lansing lies at the heart of the Great Lakes State and offers all the beauty and splendor of the four seasons. A haven for swimming, boating, fishing, snowmobiling, golf, and hunting, mid-Michigan is also just a couple hours from premier skiing and one of the most beautiful freshwater lakeshores in the world on our Lake Michigan Coast. Lansing itself is only minutes and miles away from two of the nation’s premier universities, Michigan State University and the University of Michigan, and boasts miles of walking, running, biking trails, Potter Park Zoo, professional sports, the arts, and fine dining.

THE BOARD OF WATER & LIGHT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER