Maintenance Mechanic

The Maintenance Mechanic, under general directive supervision, works with and as a job lead could direct up to three (3) employees in performing skilled mechanical repair work on all plant equipment (air compressors, turbines, generators, pumps, fans, air heaters, blowers, etc.); all mechanical equipment (boilers, pulverizes, feeders, heat exchangers, condensers, valves, etc.); and all plant auxiliary equipment (yard equipment, power piping, etc.). Mechanical work includes assembly, non-code welding, sheet metal work, pipe fitting, machining, and rigging.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Performs rigging, dismantling, overhauling, repairing, testing, and assembly of rotating, mechanical, and auxiliary plant equipment; operates overhead and mobile cranes for both routine and precision lifts.
• Selects appropriate rigging equipment (slings, chains, ropes, etc.) based on load requirements; inspects all rigging gear for safety and integrity; and develops detailed rigging plans including load calculations, lift points, and movement paths.
• Fabricates or reproduces specialized parts, tools, jigs, fixtures, and assemblies; takes measurements and prepares sketches as needed.
• Performs layout and fitting of sheet metal and steel plate components.
• Operates and maintains hand and shop tools; performs drilling, grinding, cutting, shearing, filing, bending, forming, and chipping.
• Aligns rotating equipment using dial indicator methods and performs precision laser alignment.
• Performs non-code welding, including brazing, soldering, electric arc welding, and oxyacetylene cutting; fabricates and maintains plant piping; prepares and applies metal surfaces to components; maintains structural (plate) welding certification.
• Inspects, tests, installs, adjusts, maintains, repairs, and troubleshoots plant mechanical equipment.
• Overhauls and repairs mechanical systems such as feedwater pumps, circulating pumps, drive gears, air compressors, pulverizes, condensers, and feedwater heaters, both in place and in shop settings.
• Performs precision hand-fitting and scraping of bearings to close tolerances.
• Repairs and replaces manual, motor-operated, and hydraulic valves of several types and pressures; grinds, reseats, and repacks valves and pump shafts.
• Performs insulation and refractory installation and repair.
• Conducts confined space monitoring and completes all required documentation, including time, date, and readings.
• Erects and dismantles approved scaffolding in accordance with safety standards.
• Troubleshoots mechanical issues, determines corrective actions, sources required parts, and stages materials for job execution.
• Conducts operational and diagnostic testing, including leak testing of valves and heat exchangers, and post-maintenance equipment test runs.
• Plans, assigns, and oversee maintenance work; provides direction, training, and on-the-job guidance to team members.
• Performs general facility maintenance tasks, including carpentry, painting, plumbing, heating, and basic structural work.
• Accurately documents maintenance activities and records in accordance with job requirements.
• Ensures all work is performed safely and that team members are always protected.
• Assists in developing and improving maintenance procedures and methodologies.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the FE Clearance Procedure.
• Completes pre-task safety analyses and provides post-task feedback.
• Performs additional duties, including related or less complex tasks, as assigned.
• Maintains a clean, organized, and safe work environment, including tools and equipment.