OMT- Mechanic

Job Responsibilities

• Installs, modifies, repairs, and performs diagnostic evaluation, troubleshooting and periodic and unscheduled maintenance on a wide range of mechanical and hydraulic equipment common to steam and power producing stations
• Use hand tools, power tools, and manual or electronic alignment equipment to maintain and perform repairs on various plant equipment.
• As required, operates heavy mobile equipment (fork lifts, man lifts, carry-deck crane etc.)
• As required, perform general welding repairs to plant piping, and other systems.
• Reads meters and gauges or automatic recording devices at specified intervals to verify operating conditions.
• Records data such as temperature of equipment, hours of operation, temperature or pressure, and fluid levels.
• Adjusts manual controls or overrides automatic controls to bring equipment into recommended or prescribed operating ranges, switch to backup equipment or systems, or to shut down equipment.
• Visually inspects and listens to equipment at periodic intervals to detect malfunctions or need for repair, adjustment or lubrication.
• Maintains equipment by tightening fittings, replacing valve packing, gaskets, valves, and gauges, and cleaning or replacing other component parts as required.
• Oils and lubricates equipment.
• Records maintenance actions taken on work order forms. Change work order status’ within the Maximo CMMS system
• Opens and closes valves as required for proper system operation and mechanical isolation.
• Opens and closes circuit breakers for proper system operation and electrical isolation.
• Dismantles devices to gain access to and remove defective parts.
• Examines form and texture of parts to detect imperfections.
• Inspects used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements.
• Adjusts functional parts of devices.
• Repairs or replaces defective parts. Installs special functional and structural parts in devices.
• Lubricates and cleans parts.
• Starts devices to test their performance.
• Sets up and operates drill press, grinder, and other tools to make and repair parts.
• Initiates purchase request for parts, tools and consumable materials as needed.
• Prepares legible and understandable work orders for required preventative and corrective maintenance.
• Diagnoses cause of mechanical malfunction or failure of operational equipment.
• Reads and understands technical manuals and system piping and instrumentation diagrams.
• Performs preventative and corrective maintenance in accordance with technical manual procedures.
• Reads, understands, and complies with all plant safety and regulatory procedures.
• Able to be qualified and perform all essential duties of a Cogeneration Power Plant Operator.
• Maintain logs, and record labor, materials, and equipment used as required
• Assist with routine maintenance on medium and high voltage switchgear, 4160V MCC, 13.8kV, 138kV, 480v MCC’s.
• Reads and understands mechanical prints and schematics.
• Applies knowledge of electrical and mechanical principles in determining equipment malfunctions and applies skills in restoring equipment to operation
• Work as a team member or alone to complete projects and system upgrades
• Regularly log work performed, schedules and maintenance logs into computer systems.
• Respond quickly to emergency situations
• Must be able to work late hours and overnight, should be able to work weekends and support callouts in a timely manner

Required Skills / Knowledge

• Excellent understanding of safety rules in an industrial setting
• Ability to perform contractor oversight during outages to ensure schedule adherence and quality job performance by contractor groups
• Must be familiar with standard mechanical principals used in an industrial facility
• Strong mechanical, analytical, and solution driven skills
• Excellent communication ability
• Possess strong mechanical abilities
• Ability to do the work of this position with minimal supervision
• Ability to schedule and balance priorities; and possess a strong adherence to deadlines
• Strong ability to read and understand schematics, wiring diagrams, and P&ID’s
• Ability to relate with and work with several people irrespective of their background
• Must demonstrate proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook and Maximo CMMS

Experience

• Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience as a mechanic working in an industrial environment
• Power plant experience is preferable
• Must be able to understand complex drawings and diagrams
• May have completed an apprenticeship and/or formal training or equivalent experience

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Possess state certification or equivalent qualification or license. Experience will be considered in lieu of certificates or licenses

Physical Requirements

• Willing and able to work overtime, holidays and weekends as needed on an emergency/short notice basis.
• Willing and able to work in a loud/noisy, hot/cold, humid and dirty environments
• Activities include frequent walking, standing, stooping, climbing, lifting, pushing, pulling
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds
• Repetitive movement is required, such as twisting, bending, gripping, operation of hand tools