Mechanic Journeyman (Four Corners Power Plant)

Arizona Public Service generates reliable, affordable and clean energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. As the state’s largest and longest-serving energy provider, our more than 6,000 dedicated employees power our vision of creating a sustainable energy future for Arizona.

Our present and future success depends on the creative and dedicated people of our company who demonstrate the principles outlined in the APS Promise: Design for Tomorrow, Empower Each Other and Succeed Together.

 

The Four Corners Fossil-Fuel Generating plant is located 18 miles west of Farmington, a community of about 40,000, in the northwest region of New Mexico.

Because the Four Corners Fossil-Fuel Generating plant is on the Navajo Reservation,  Navajo preference will apply in the job selection. 

Summary

As a Mechanic Journeyman at the Four Corners Power Plant, you will support the safe, efficient, and cost-effective production of electrical energy by performing mechanical maintenance and repair of power plant equipment including assembly and disassembly of equipment, investigating and correcting plant issues by utilizing mechanical and additional/optional skills as required. Writes/reviews work scope and hazard/risk assessment of the work assignment. Performs other duties as assigned.

 

Requirements:

• Reasonable and necessary overtime will be required.
• Shift work may be required.
• Must successfully complete Mechanic Apprenticeship or demonstration of equivalent skills and knowledge.

 

Minimum Requirements:

• Qualify as a Mechanic or equivalent
• Qualify in two additional skill sets based on current Plant needs within 12 months of being hired. (Plate Welder, HVAC, and Crane Operator (As needed), or Asbestos/Insulator and Basic Electrical)

1. 1. Must meet prerequisites for Apprenticeship per the Generation Joint Apprenticeship Plan
   2. Successful Bid per Generation Joint Apprenticeship Hiring Process
   3. Must complete Helper Training
   4. Pass applicable EEI test

OR

• Must bid on an internal Generation Mechanic Journeyman Position

1. 1. Complete all Mechanic Journeyman Qualification Cards
   2. Successfully pass Written and Hands on Test

Four Corners Power Plant

This position is based at the Four Corners Power Plant, which is located located 18 miles west of Farmington, a community of about 40,000, in the northwest region of New Mexico. 

Because the Four Corners Generating plant is on the Navajo Reservation,  Navajo preference will apply in the job selection.

Additional Information

1. Reads work orders, technical manuals, blueprints, and diagrams related to the work assignment. Writes/reviews work scope and hazard/risk assessment of the work assignment.
2. Knowledge of APM and safety standards related to mechanical work such as personal protective equipment, hazardous material handling, asbestos containing material (ACM) awareness, MSDS, confined space entry, LOTO procedures, ladder safety, rigging and hand signals, and all material contained in the Accident Prevention Manual.
3. The safe use of hand, power, and pneumatic tools and measuring devices.
4. The safe operation of rigging for moving equipment with mobile equipment and lifting devices.
5. Performs preliminary testing of equipment such as vibration analysis and thermal imaging using vibration meters and heat guns. 136
6. Inspects internal parts of mechanical equipment for defects, excessive wear, and broken parts by visually examining parts and by using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other precision measuring devices.
7. Diagnoses mechanical problems and determines corrective action checking blueprints and repair manuals.
8. Aligns parts of the mechanical equipment utilizing industry best practices and techniques, torques nuts and bolts, positions parts to set specified LOTOs between moving and stationary parts using hand and power tools, lifting devices, jigs and measuring devices.
9. Reassembles internal parts including bushings, bearings, sleeves, rings, liners, mechanical seals, packing and gears; reassembles housing, and installs the mechanical equipment back in the system.
10. Performs overhaul and repair related to mechanical maintenance work on boilers, generators, steam and combustion turbines, pulverizes, large compressors, and boiler feed pumps as a member of a work team involving the safe coordination of multiple projects in close proximity, communicating with others to disassemble, move, and replace large pieces of equipment and meet outage schedules.