Maintenance Mechanic

Job Responsibilities

• Perform piping and conduit installation in the plant for system upgrades and modifications.
• Operate demineralizers, compressors, and turbine components.
• Perform Inspection of Watch on each system within the plant.
• Maintains equipment by tightening fittings, replacing valve packing, gaskets, valves, and gauges.
• Cleaning, replacing, oiling and lubricating other component parts and equipment as required.
• Reads meters, gauges, or automatic devices to record data such as temperature of equipment, vibration of equipment, hours of operation, pressure, and fluid levels, water chemistry to verify operating conditions.
• Performs general housekeeping and continuous improvement of the appearance of the facility including painting projects as required. Maintains the cleanliness of all areas of the plant and control room.
• Performs capital project and/or major program responsibilities as assigned by Plant Management.
• Coordinates purchasing with appropriate personnel and vendors in an effort to achieve timely repair of plant equipment.
• Operate and maintains a Combined Cycle power generating facility equipment with minimal guidance or assistance as directed by and in coordination with the LOMT.
• Identify and resolve CEMS problems. Assist in calibrations and gas bottle change outs.
• Keeps O&M Manager and/or LOMT fully informed of unusual plant conditions and current job progress as the job relates to facility operations when assigned on- shift.
• Responsible for ordering chemicals through established vendors.
• Utilizes the facility’s computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Works with the O&M Manager in managing the plant’s inventory, performing audits as needed.
• Responsible for opening and closing circuit breakers as required for proper system operation and electrical isolation.
• Outage planning and scheduling involvement
• Assist with development of Operations and Maintenance procedures
• Assist with administering the Operator training program
• Assist with performing Root Cause Analysis of failures.
• May operate heavy equipment such man lift and forklift.
• Perform water chemistry analysis on HRSG, auxiliary boiler, and cooling tower systems.
• Ensure water chemistry is within proper control ranges. Make adjustments to water chemistry, as needed, by controlling chemical feed and/or blowdown rates. Work with plant chemist, OMT’s and water treatment vendor to properly monitor overall chemistry program
• Operate demineralized water system in accordance with OEM and plant procedures and monitor demineralized water to ensure quality is within acceptable limits.
• Reads, understands and complies with all regulatory procedures and facility safety programs. Follow all plant environmental permits.

Required Skills / Knowledge

• Positive attitude towards safety; Demonstrated ability to utilize basic hand and power tools; Versatile in completing tasks in preventive power plant maintenance and repairs; Ability to adapt positively to a changing environment; Good written, verbal, and computer skills; Excellent problem solving and decision making skills; Excellent mechanical maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting skills; Team player with strong interpersonal skills; Able to work independently with minimum supervision Demonstrated ability to utilize basic hand and power tools; Versatile in completing tasks in preventive power plant maintenance and repairs; Ability to adapt positively to a changing environment; Good written, verbal, and computer skills; Excellent problem solving and decision making skills; Excellent mechanical maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting skills; Team player with strong interpersonal skills; Able to work independently with minimum supervision.

Experience

• Five years of power plant, industrial plant or equivalent experience as a Mechanic is preferred, Working knowledge of MS Office, Word and Excel is required

Education Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required. Associates Degree (AA) or equivalent from a two-year college to technical school preferred

Physical Requirements

• Standing, sitting, walking, climbing ladders and scaffolding, working from elevation, heavy lifting and the use of hand and power tools, working with high-pressure steam, water and air, chemicals and chemical equipment. Working in cramped and sometimes awkward positions. Required to work outdoors in inclement weather and confined spaces, exposed to high noise, heat and cold. Required use of Personal Protective Equipment including but not limited to SCBA's, respirators and various classes of chem