RRE O&M Maintenance Mechanic I

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This position is a multiskilled role that requires qualification within the Mechanical Maintenance job family as well as qualification in two secondary skillsets (IC&E and Operations) as outlined in FHG-PRC-NA-AD-0090

This position is responsible for following approved procedures for the start-up, shutdown, normal operations, monitoring, servicing, and maintenance of all  equipment and systems at the coal generating facility. Must be familiar with emergency procedures to follow during periods of abnormal operation. Accountable for knowing and adhering to all location safety procedures including red tagging and personal protective equipment. Performs maintenance of plant equipment, troubleshoots, repairs, and calibrates equipment. Position must monitor equipment performance through test, analysis, and report variances

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED

Responsibilities:

• Perform maintenance on all powerhouse equipment, such as boilers, turbines, air compressors, fans, coal pulverizers, pumps, ash handling equipment, yard drainage system, switchyard, etc.

• Perform torch cutting and welding tasks.

• Bend materials, torch cut materials and make weld repairs to carbon steels and steel alloys.

• Trained and knowledgeable in the safe and proper use of hand tools, power tools and miscellaneous equipment (e.g. hammers, sockets, compressors, hydraulic hose clamps, forklift, etc.

• Safety equipment (harness, safety glasses/goggles, face shields, hard hats, gloves, hearing protection, respirators, controlled descent device, coveralls, rubber gloves, oxygen monitors).

• Perform rigging and lifting operations.

• Work safely and effectively in a team environment.

• Learn basic skills in other craft areas such as mechanical, electrical & I&C.

• Serve as a member of station emergency response teams, (Fire Brigade, Confined Space, Rescue, Hazmat, and First Responder).

• Adhere to all station safety and environmental programs and procedures.

• Ability to operate station vehicles such as forklifts, tractors and trucks.

• Perform close tolerance machining tasks on lathes, milling machines, surface grinders, drill presses, etc.

• Perform precision inspections/overhauls/rebuilds of pumps, valves, fans, mills, compressors, etc

• This position is a multiskilled role that requires qualification within the Mechanical Maintenance job family as well as qualification in two secondary skillsets (IC&E and Operations) as outlined in FHG-PRC-NA-AD-0090

Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.

• Demonstrated basic computer skills utilizing windows applications, emails and work management software.   

• Demonstrated mechanical, electrical or I&C experience.

• Ability to wear all required safety equipment and work in confined spaces.

• Ability to pass respiratory physical and wear all personal protective equipment.

• Ability to undergo training and participate in specialty team training, including Fire Brigade, Confined Space, Rescue, Hazmat & First Responder.

• Ability to attend various training classes and successfully complete an employee development and qualifications program (EDQP).

Specific Requirements:

• Valid driver's license

• Successful completion of EEI's Plant Operator Selection System (POSS) and/or Power Plant Maintenance Selection System (MASS).

• This position contains a weight restriction of 325 pounds as an essential function of the job. The purpose of this restriction is to ensure that all weight rated equipment is used in an appropriate and safe manner within maximum allowed weight loading.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED

Desired Qualifications:

• Millwright experience

• Two year technical degree in machinery technology.

• Duke Energy rigging and lifting certifications.

• 3 years machining experience.

• 3 years experience of power plant mecha