Power Plant Maintenance/Mechanical Technician

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Job Summary

To maintain mechanical systems of GT24 Combined Cycle power generation plants to meet the specific energy generation requirements of the Luminant system in a safe, reliable, efficient, and environmentally sound manner.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Perform routine and emergency maintenance on the plant mechanical equipment with minimum supervision, including weekends, holidays, and scheduled shift.
• Operate and maintain heavy equipment.
• Troubleshoot equipment and develop solutions to operational or performance issues is crucial.
• Knowledge of power plant mechanical equipment as well as safety policies and procedures, especially in the areas of LOTO, chemical handling, heavy equipment, rotating machinery, confined spaces.
• Experience in the maintenance, repair, and installation of rotating equipment including pumps, mechanical seals, gas and steam turbines, generators, fans, bearings, gaskets, couplings, alignment, etc.).
• Knowledge of heat recovery steam generators and related equipment, piping systems (valves, actuators, flanges, hangers, etc.), and lube oil, analysis, filtration & hydraulic oil systems
• Knowledge of and experience in several of the following skills: pipefitting, welding, machining, rigging, rotating machine repair, fabrication, machine alignment.
• Must be able to locate, trouble-shoot, and adjust defects in mechanical equipment.
• Support local start-up of all major equipment (turbines, compressors, pumps, motors, etc.)
• Continually look for opportunities to create value through innovation and efficient use of existing resources.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Experience gained through college degree programs and/or certifications is applicable to above skills.​
• Applicant will be required to successfully complete the following to be considered for the position: Plant Operations Selection System/Plant Maintenance Positions Selection System (Poss/Mass).
• 4-6 years of maintenance related experience; experience in power generation facilities or similar industrial facilities preferred.
• Applicant must have (or be willing/able to obtain) a Massachusetts Hoisting License 1C/3A.
• Capable of frequently standing; walking; sitting; climbing; stooping and crouching; kneeling; reaching; pushing; pulling; grasping; talking; lifting and hearing.
• The job also requires carrying, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling and occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Worker will be exposed to temperatures greater than 100 degrees Fahrenheit; equipment noise greater than 85 dbl; and hazards such as high-pressure steam lines.
• The job requires the ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions while exposed to heat, cold, operating machinery, energized wires, loud noise, dust, grease, oil and fumes.
• Capable of using computer, telephone, radio, hand-held tools, power equipment, etc.
• Must be able to frequently climb stairs; climb ladders to and work from elevated platforms and walkways at elevations of 75 feet or more.
• Will be required to occasionally work in tight and confined spaces.
• Ability to enter and work in a confined space.
• Must be able to pass a respirator fit test.
• Personal protective equipment must be worn in the performance of some duties (e.g. hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, chemical suits, and high voltage protective equipment).
• Ability to work call out maintenance.
• Ability to hear audible alarms, detect changes in noise levels of rotating equipment, and portable radio communication.
• Ability to perform first aid and CPR.
• Must be available and able to work overtime as assigned.

*** Level of position will be determined by applicable education and experience.

Job Family

Plant Operations

Company

Luminant Power LLC

Locations

Blackstone Plant

Massachusetts

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