Mechanic - Nuclear

Responsibilities

• Performs all duties of a Helper-Mechanical.
• Disassembles, reassembles, overhauls, repairs, tests, adjusts, replaces, and cleans mechanical equipment in a generating station, including generators, compressors, fans, pumps, valves, and combustion turbines.
• Installs and aligns pumps, fans, and auxiliary equipment (excluding major generating equipment).
• Performs layout for foundations, trenching, fencing, and shapes based on sketches, drawings, or specifications.
• Machines parts requiring skill, such as dressing and threading bolts, truing-up seats and discs, and making simple valve stems; assists in major machine work.
• Performs standard tube/pipe end preps, layout, and set-up for minor machining activities (e.g., repair of shafts, valve stems, seats, and discs, excluding Q and ASME standards).
• Conducts machining for weld coupons and chamfering of pipe to scale dimensions.
• Drills and taps parts and equipment.
• Operates fabrication shop equipment, including shears, punch presses, and Tri-tool equipment for pipe end prepping (less than 10" diameter).
• Performs carpentry, concrete, and excavating work.
• Operates construction equipment such as front-end loaders, backhoes, bulldozers, tractor-trailers, and auxiliary equipment.
• Operates hydraulic cranes (up to but not including 80-ton capacity), gantry cranes (excluding Refuel floor and Turbine deck), aerial devices (e.g., bucket or platform trucks, hydraulic telescoping manlifts up to 175' height), and permanently mounted hoists.
• Performs structural welding (Mechanic welding at F-06 rate of pay).
• Performs rigging tasks, including moving, placing, hanging, or erecting structures, transformers, circuit breakers, switching devices, and machinery.
• Directs layout, fabrication, and installation of thermal insulation and penetration seals.
• Installs and maintains conduit and pipe systems for air, water, steam, oil, electric, and gas lines as defined in sketches, drawings, or specifications.
• Works from hanging scaffolds, spiders, or similar support devices at any height.
• Uses computer-based systems relevant to the work.
• Holds clearance orders for the performance of the above-mentioned work.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or necessary.

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent.
• Successfully pass the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) Power Plant Maintenance Positions Selections System (MASS).
• Satisfactory performance and experience in a lower classification, including completion of appropriate Helper-Mechanical’s assigned units of instruction, or equivalent practical experience and training.
• Valid motor vehicle operator’s license.
• Ability to obtain unescorted site access.
• Ability to interpret sketches, diagrams, and specifications.
• Ability to direct other employees.
• Working knowledge of tools and materials used in mechanical and structural work.
• Physical strength and endurance to perform the duties listed.
• Ability to adhere to applicable work standards.
• Ability to obtain an Asbestos Worker license.