Power Plant Tech - Mechanical

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Job Summary

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• 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
• Perform 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
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. or more.
• Able to work weekend and holidays as needed.
• Must be able to drive a forklift, gradall and/or manlift.
• Must pass POSS/MASS pre-employment test.

This position can be filled at a level I, II, III or IV depending on experience level.

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