Mechanic

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Overview

Perform mechanical repairs and maintenance of power plant equipment and their associated auxiliary components.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, test, inspect, and repair equipment such as boilers, turbines, pumps, motors, valves, condensers, heat exchanger vessels, etc.
• Troubleshoot stationary and rotating equipment. Make repairs as need in accordance with best practices.
• Operate machine shop equipment such as drill presses, lathes and boring mills.
• Repair or replace defective parts.
• Adjust clearances and tolerances on equipment, working from a blueprint, pattern or design drawing, lays out.
• Use micrometers and other precision devices.
• Design and build special tools and apparatus to facilitate work.
• Scrape and fits bearings on rotating equipment.
• Checks equipment operation by observing oil pressures and levels, foreign sounds and similar observations. Gather routine vibration data and perform basic analysis.
• Perform gas and / or arc welding in mechanical repairs and fabrication. Additionally performs Oxygen Acetylene cutting and brazing.
• Performs plumbing and pipe fitting tasks
• Remove and install non-asbestos insulation materials on boilers, heaters, tanks, turbines, lines, valves, etc.
• Develop proficiency with SAP (Computerized Maintenance Management System) in all job related areas.
• Uses blueprints, diagrams, sketches, instructions and specifications in daily duties.
• Sets up rigging for installing and removing equipment
• Climbs stairways, ladders, and works from scaffolding, platforms and aerial devices
• Identify and order proper materials for job completion
• Document work performed for equipment histories
• Recognizes safety hazards and follows safety guidelines
• Effectively apply knowledge of environmental rules and regulations in all work situations.
• Review and / or develop equipment spare parts lists and PM procedures.
• Assist in providing skill enhancement to other personnel
• Communicate effectively with all plant personnel
• Provide direction and / or supervise outside resources in areas of responsibility as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Physical Requirements :

Working Conditions :

Please Note : Salary offered will be commensurate with the successful candidate's education and / or experience and in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement covering this position.

NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. EOE AA M / F / Vet / Disability. Level, Title and / or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

Official description on file with Talent.