Power Plant Tech - Mechanical

Job Description

Perform routine and emergency mechanical maintenance and repair on plant equipment with minimum supervision, including weekends, holidays and alternative scheduled shift as needed.

Perform trouble-shooting activities on all plant mechanical equipment.

Must be able to troubleshoot and diagnose problems in systems, read and interpret drawings, P&IDs, equipment specifications, and vendor service manuals.

Evaluate, diagnose, maintain and repairs mechanical equipment such as pumps, valves, compressors, fans, turbines, boilers, etc.

Proficient in pump and motor alignment. Removes, replaces and/or repairs motors, fans and other rotating equipment.

Participate in major maintenance projects, including equipment overhauls and removal and replacement of major units and parts.

Inspects and monitors work of third-party contractors during major equipment repair or installation.

Disassemble, repair and reassemble valves, conveyors, compressors, blowers and heat exchangers

Perform simple torch cutting and welding tasks

Participate in rigging and crane/hoist operations

Proficient in use of machine shop equipment such lathe and milling machine to cut and finish surfaces to specified tolerances

Comply with safety and environmental regulations established by regulatory agencies, Company policies and procedures and supervision

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Trade school or trade school program in Mechanical Maintenance. Additional professional training is preferred.
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office such as Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point. Working knowledge of Work Management Programs. Familiarity with Maximo preferred.
• Valid CA driver’s license.
• Minimum of five years’ maintenance experience in power generation facilities or similar industrial facilities and field.
• Must possess basic math skills, good verbal communications skills, and be proficient with the use of power and precision tools.
• Must have knowledge of Safety and Environment rules as they relate to mechanical maintenance
• Good organizational skills.
• Must provide positive influence on the electrical, operations, engineering and management team.
• Must be able to frequently climb ladders; enter confined spaces; climb to and work from elevated platforms, ladders, scaffolding and walkways at elevations of 80 feet and more; wear a respirator
• Able to work weekend and holidays as needed.
• Must be able to drive a forklift, gradall and/or manlift.

Pay & Benefits

The role is eligible for a salary range of $51.61 to $66.45 per hour, depending upon experience. The role is also eligible for bonus and benefits for the employee and their eligible dependents.

Qualifications

High school graduate or equivalent.

Trade school or trade school program in Mechanical Maintenance. Additional professional training is preferred.

Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office such as Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point. Working knowledge of Work Management Programs. Familiarity with Maximo preferred.

Valid CA driver’s license.

Minimum of five years’ maintenance experience in power generation facilities or similar industrial facilities and field.

Must possess basic math skills, good verbal communications skills, and be proficient with the use of power and precision tools.

Must have knowledge of Safety and Environment rules as they relate to mechanical maintenance.

Good organizational skills.

Must provide positive influence on the electrical, operations, engineering and management team.

Must be able to frequently climb ladders; enter confined spaces; climb to and work from elevated platforms, ladders, scaffolding and walkways at elevations of 80 feet and more; wear a respirator

Able to work weekend and holidays as needed.

Must be able to drive a forklift, gradall and/or manlift.