MECHANIC

About the role

Supports reliable and efficient generating station operations by maintaining mechanical equipment, piping systems, and hydraulic and pneumatic power transmission systems in a state of operational readiness. Understands the hazards associated with job task assigned and follow safety rules, policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Inspects, troubleshoots, assembles, installs and repairs steam, gas turbine and hydro generating equipment.
• Performs PM's on rotating and reciprocating equipment.
• Fits and welds high pressure steam piping and boiler parts.
• Maintains transmission piping and associated equipment for air, hydraulic, lubrication oil and water.
• Aligns and balances rotating equipment.
• Completes all safety and mandated training courses, both on-line and Instructor led.
• Fabricates and machines parts to close tolerances.
• Completes work order documentation including work performed, labor required and materials used.
• Operates mobile/overhead cranes and forklifts. Rigs and lifts station equipment.
• Performs duties as lead man on projects and during major outages.

Mechanic A Requirements

• High school diploma/GED with courses in machine shop, welding, metal fabrication, mechanical repair, carpentry.
• + 5 years related experience required.
• Must have + 2 years experience as Mechanic B.
• Must be able to perform welding, fabricating machinery operation, precision measuring techniques, structural and piping system fabrication and machine alignment and balancing.
• Must be able to enter confined spaces, work at elevations above and below grade, accommodate overtime and on-call status.

Mechanic B Requirements

• High school diploma/GED with courses in machine shop, welding, metal fabrication, mechanical repair, carpentry.
• + 2 years related experience.
• Must have +2 years as Mechanic C.
• Must be able to perform welding, fabricating machinery operation, precision measuring techniques, structural and piping system fabrication and machine alignment and balancing.
• Must be able to enter confined spaces, work at elevations above and below grade, accommodate overtime and on-call status.

Pay

• Mechanic A: $37.00 - $46.15 (min. - mid.)
• Mechanic B: $27.00 - $33.75 (min. - mid.)

Schedule

Maintains a 24-hour/day on-call status for emergency work at night, on weekends, and holidays as needed.