Junior Maintenance Electrician

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Job Summary

Under close supervision, assists employees of higher classifications; as a learner in training does mechanical and electrical repair work on Nuclear Plant equipment and related systems. Is responsible for performing work on turbines, condensers, nuclear reactors and auxiliary equipment, sheet metal pipe fitting, basic machine shop work, rigging and electrical repair of plant equipment of progressively increasing importance and skill until he acquires experience and becomes qualified to perform this work under directive supervision; performs duties such as listed.

Job Description

1. Performing cleaning, scraping, brushing, preserving and conditioning of parts, equipment and structure; performing building maintenance; assisting in the assembly, disassembly, repair, replacement and installation of the turbine, reactor vessel, condenser, plant auxiliary equipment and electrical equipment;

2. Performing oxyacetylene cutting; performing simple non certified welding, tacking, brazing and soldering;

3. Performing ordinary layout, cutting and assembly of sheet metal;

4. Performing simple layout work on piping and components;

5. Maintaining small motors; disassembling, inspecting, cleaning, painting windings, fittings, brushes, assembling, maintaining electrical hand tools and extension cords; making minor repairs to plant wiring and replacing lighting switches and sockets as directed;

6. Operating portable tools; operating ordinary shop tools on material requiring low tolerances; salvaging materials or parts; performing drilling, grinding, cutting, shearing, filing, bending, forming, chipping and scraping operations;

7. Operating all assigned equipment  in a responsible, safe manner;

8. Dismantling, cleaning and painting electrical equipment; operating ordinary electrical test equipment;

9. Assisting in the installation and assembly of electrical apparatus switchboard components, switch gear, conduit, panel board equipment and pulling in wire and control cable and connecting to terminal blocks as directed

10. Carrying tools, rigging and materials; assisting in setting up rigging, tackle, chocking, shoring and scaffolds;

11. Dismantling, cleaning and painting of equipment; performing routine oiling and greasing;

12. Unloading or directing the unloading of materials received at the plant;

13. Recording data and maintaining maintenance records as assigned;

14. Inspecting materials received for shipping damage and conformity to drawings or specifications.

Qualifications

Must meet the Company’s requirements as to General Qualifications; must meet all the qualifications of Mechanic Assistant and meet the necessary requirements associated with the plant training programs, in addition:

1. Must have at least two years of experience in the Mechanic Assistant position or the equivalent; and must have successfully completed the assigned Qualification Cards and training for the position;

2. Must be able to understand and carry out instructions; and perform other duties as assigned.

3. Must be capable of achieving and maintaining the qualifications necessary to perform their assigned duties.  This includes satisfactory completion of all assigned courses, Qualification Cards and training for the position;

4. Must have a working knowledge of;

a. Company and plant procedures, instructions, and administrative policies;

b. The rules and safety practices of the Company applicable to the work;

c. The effective, safe use and care of the tools, equipment, and materials common to the work being performed; and

d. The location and layout of equipment in the Plant, site, and grounds.

5. Must have a cooperative temperament, be able to work cooperatively with employees with whom the work must be coordinated to complete work assignments within prescribed time limits;

6. Must complete training and qualifications to proceed in line of progression, whether mechanical or electrical. 

7. Must have knowledge and the ability to follow the Safety and Security practices, policies and procedures associated with the plant and equipment.

8. Must be able to prepare all applicable documentation as required.

Job Family

Plant Operations

Company

Vistra Nuclear Operations Company

Locations

Perry, Ohio

Ohio

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