Power Plant Mechanic

Responsibilities

• Initiates and completes work-orders and requisitions and documents all critical and or pertinent information on a routine basis.
• Ability to use and become proficient with Computer Maintenance software (Tabware).
• Respond and report to work during off hours when emergency repairs are required/ ability to be on call.
• Troubleshoot equipment, diagnose problems, and make necessary repairs.
• Operate mobile equipment including, but not limited to, industrial forklifts, manlifts, skid steer type loaders, and other mobile equipment.
• Perform Routine maintenance and repairs around facility grounds.
• Identify and repair potential safety hazards.

Requirements

• Tech Schooling Experience
• Proven mechanical abilities in previous jobs
• Experience with Oxy-Acetylene torch usage
• Ability to read and record measurements with precision
• Welding, soldering, brazing, pipe fitting Certificates and Licenses

Preferred Requirements

• Licenses as required by Local, State, Federal, Environmental and/or Health/Safety Regulatory agencies.

Work Environment

• Noise in work environment
• Physical Demand
• Stand
• Sit for prolonged periods of time
• Walk
• Handle tools, equipment, fine motor skills
• Reach with hands and arms
• Climb and walk on heights often greater than 4 feet
• Bend, push, pull, crawl
• Ascend and descend stairs and stationary vertical ladders as part of normal work activity and emergency egress situations
• Lift 50 lbs
• Move about all areas of the plant, including catwalks, deck grating, and uneven surfaces
• Closed vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, corrected or otherwise
• Operate a 1.5-inch fire hose operating at 125 psi line pressure to the extent required to extinguish fire
• Operate fire extinguishing equipment ranging from handheld extinguishers to 200 lb portable units
• Access confined spaces and pressure vessels through standard 12" by 16" manways
• PPE Required
• Work in areas under adverse conditions that may require the donning and use of personal protective equipment including, but not limited to, the following with average fatigue:
• Negative pressure respirator
• Positive pressure respirator
• Self-contained breathing apparatus (steel or composite bottle)
• Hardhat
• Approved safety shoes
• Eye protection
• Rubber suit and gloves
• Chemical resistant suit
• Heat resistant outerwear
• Flame resistant outerwear
• Approved hearing protection
• Gloves
• Safety harness