Maintenance Mechanic III

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Responsibilities:

*Maintain mechanical equipment.

*Operate and maintain heavy equipment.

*Troubleshoot equipment and develop solutions to operational or performance issues is crucial.

*Maintain distributed control systems.

*Knowledge of power plant mechanical equipment as well as safety policies and procedures, especially in the areas of LOTO, chemical handling, heavy equipment, rotating machinery, confined spaces.

*Experience in the maintenance, repair, and installation of rotating equipment including pumps, mechanical seals, gas and steam turbines, generators, fans, bearings, gaskets, couplings, alignment, etc.).

*Knowledge of heat recovery steam generators and related equipment, piping systems (valves, actuators, flanges, hangers, etc.), and lube oil, analysis, filtration & hydraulic oil systems

*Knowledge of and experience in several of the following skills: pipefitting, welding, machining, rigging, rotating machine repair, fabrication, machine alignment.

*Must be able to locate, trouble-shoot, and adjust defects in mechanical equipment.

*Support local start-up of all major equipment (turbines, compressors, pumps, motors, etc.)

*Continually look for opportunities to create value through innovation and efficient use of existing resources.

*Capable of frequently standing; walking; sitting; climbing; stooping and crouching; kneeling; reaching; pushing; pulling; grasping; talking; lifting and hearing

*The job also requires carrying, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling and occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds.

*Worker will be exposed to temperatures greater than 100 degrees Fahrenheit; equipment noise greater than 85 dbl; and hazards such as high-pressure steam lines.

*The job requires the ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions while exposed to heat, cold, operating machinery, energized wires, loud noise, dust, grease, oil and fumes.

*Capable of using computer, telephone, radio, hand-held tools, power equipment, etc.

* Must be able to frequently climb stairs; climb ladders to and work from elevated platforms and walkways at elevations of 75 feet or more.

*Will be required to occasionally work in tight and confined spaces.

*Ability to enter and work in a confined space.

*Must be able to pass a respirator fit test.

*Personal protective equipment must be worn in the performance of some duties (e.g. hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, chemical suits, and high voltage protective equipment).

*Ability to work call out maintenance.

*Ability to hear audible alarms, detect changes in noise levels of rotating equipment, and portable radio communication.

*Ability to perform first aid and CPR.

*Must be available and able to work overtime as assigned.

Requirements:

* A minimum of High School diploma or GED required.

*The ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating procedures, and maintenance instruments manuals.

*Team player with good communications skills and the ability to follow directions.

* Ability to interact with co-workers and all levels of management in a professional manner.

* Must possess a valid driver's license.

*Preferred - working experience with multiple shop tools, e.g. lathe, mill, drill press, pipe threader, laser alignment equipment.

* Preferred - welding experience.

* Preferred - operator experience on a variety of types of heavy equipment, e.g. bulldozers, backhoes, scrapers, dump trucks.

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