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 follows safety rules, policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Inspects, troubleshoots, assembles, installs and repairs steam, gas turbine and hydro generating equipment.
• Performs preventive maintenance 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.
• Maintains a 24-hour/day on-call status for emergency work at night, on weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Performs duties as lead man on projects and during major outages.

Requirements

Mechanic A

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

Compensation: $37.00 – $46.15 per hour (min. – mid.)

Mechanic B

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

Compensation: $27.00 – $33.75 per hour (min. – mid.)

Mechanic C

• High school diploma/GED with courses in machine shop, welding, metal fabrication, mechanical repair, carpentry.
• Good mechanical aptitude.
• Able to enter confined spaces, work at elevations above and below grade, accommodate overtime and on-call status.

Compensation: $22.00 – $27.45 per hour (min. – mid.)

Schedule

This position requires a 24-hour/day on-call status for emergency work at night, on weekends, and holidays as needed, plus willingness to work overtime.