Equipment Specialist (Mechanic)

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Job Description

Summary

The Equipment Specialist (Mechanical) focus is responsible for the safe and efficient maintenance and operation of the plant equipment and the entire generating station. The Equipment Specialist (Mechanical) focus will perform duties involving mechanical maintenance (primary) electrical and operations. The Equipment Specialist (Mechanical) focus will be responsible for maintaining repairing and operating (including but not limited to): circulating water systems condensate/feedwater systems boiler systems turbine/generator systems and various auxiliary plant systems. The work schedule may involve working a combination of rotating shift and/or day schedule.

**Hourly rate is $48.77.

Description & Responsibilities

• Performs mechanical duties as required at apprentice to Journeyman level to maintain equipment.

• Will be required to use an assortment of tools that will include hand tools and power tools (both electrical and air operated)

• Duties include but are not limited to: Performs troubleshooting repair and operation of mechanical power plant equipment

• Monitors Equipment temperature pressure flow and level transmitters/gauges to assess the condition of the equipment and enters data into handheld electronic devices.

• The majority of work will be performed in a physically demanding environment which includes working outdoors in all types of weather conditions.

• As a power plant employee the incumbent will perform duties in Mechanical Maintenance Operations Electrical Maintenance and other duties as assigned.

• May be subject to being a member of Plants Fire Brigade and Rescue Team.

• May be subject to working a rotating shift schedule.

• Job assignments will be made based on merit skills knowledge abilities and qualifications.

• All work shall be performed in compliance with Luminant Safety Handbook.

• Performs other duties as required

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required

• All applicants must be a successful candidate on the Plant Operator Selection System/Power Plant Operations and Maintenance (POSS / MASS) program in order to be considered a candidate for this position. POSS / MASS exams are administered on an as-needed basis by Human Resources and all communication concerning the testing is sent to the candidates email address provided during the application process.

• Prior Power Plant Experience is preferred.

• Good Knowledge of basic math reading and writing skills required.

• Ability to use all hand tools and various tools

• 3- 5 years Journeyman level experience in a heavy industrial setting (Utility Refinery Mill etc) performing Mechanical Maintenance activities

• Ability and knowledge in troubleshooting repairing installing reading mechanical prints etc) preferred.

• Good Communication skills both written and verbal

• Basic Computer skills

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