Power Plant Maintenance Technician

Perform precision repair, installation, and maintenance work on mechanical components in a generation facility using shop tools and machinery. Maintain boilers and auxiliary equipment, fabricate and weld metal components, follow safety procedures, document maintenance activities, and support contractors during overhauls.

Responsibilities

• Perform repair and maintenance work using blueprints, sketches, procedures, and precision machining equipment.
• Identify mechanical design issues and machinery improvements, and recommend modifications.
• Maintain logs of time, materials, procedures, and maintenance information.
• Follow safety and environmental rules, identify hazards, and implement or recommend repairs.
• Work with outside contractors during overhauls, mechanical installations, and outage work.
• Handle rigging and lifting equipment for heavy machinery and materials.
• Keep maintenance equipment in good repair and safe operating condition.
• Maintain boilers and auxiliary equipment.
• Make or document certified weld repairs to boiler tubes, high-pressure piping, and vessels when assigned.
• Operate and maintain shop machines and tools.
• Perform metal fabrication and welding for generation plant equipment.

Requirements

• High school or vocational school diploma, or equivalent, with emphasis on mechanical skills and metalworking or welding processes.
• Four years of experience as a mechanic, machinist, or welder, preferably in a generation plant environment.
• Knowledge of generation plant machine repair and maintenance methods, materials, tools, and techniques.
• Knowledge of boiler and power plant machinery operating principles.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety precautions.
• Knowledge of shielded metal arc welding and gas-tungsten arc welding.
• Ability to locate, correct, and adjust defects in complex mechanical equipment.
• Ability to repair, overhaul, and maintain cogeneration plant equipment.
• Ability to read drawings, procedures, illustrations, charts, and sketches.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to pass respirator fit tests and use respiratory protective equipment or self-contained breathing apparatus.