Hydro Maintenance Mechanic 2

WPS, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a Hydro Maintenance Mechanic 2 or higher in our Merrill, Wisconsin location. This position is represented by Local No. 420 IUOE.

Work Hours: 7:00am - 3:00pm - Monday - Friday

Travel Requirements: This position requires daily travel to the Western Hydro sites. Travel is generally inside of regular working hours.

Pay & Benefits:

- Starting pay is $45.59 and offers regular increases per the bargaining agreement.

Benefits Include:

- Medical/Dental/Vision Plan

- 401K Plan

- Paid Time Off

- Paid Holidays

Job Summary

A Hydro Maintenance Mechanic assists in ensuring continuous generation availability and regulatory compliance by operating, inspecting and maintaining hydro turbines, generators, buildings and grounds, dams and auxiliary equipment.

Job Responsibilities

- Ensure safe work methods

- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on electrical and mechanical equipment

- Operate hydro-electric facilities safely and efficiently

- Maintain plant systems, equipment, and surrounding area in clean, safe and efficient condition

- Complete necessary documents

- Conduct inspections of turbines, generators, and auxiliary equipment

- Participate in major overhauls of turbines, generators, and auxiliary equipment

- Assist in installing changes to plant equipment

- Maintain hydro turbine and plant buildings and grounds in clean, safe condition

- Perform required maintenance on dams and dikes

- Participate in training programs to advance knowledge and skill level

- Assist and work with vendors and contractors in installation and repair of equipment and systems

- Provide relief for other positions as required and work without assistance in job areas where sufficient knowledge and training are present

This position has a 60 minute residency requirement.

Minimum Qualifications

- High School Diploma or equivalent

- 3 years of industrial mechanical maintenance experience in a power generation or heavy industrial environment that utilizes similar equipment and/or processes to a power generation facility

- Valid Driver's License

- Valid CDL or ability to obtain one within 18 months

- Must be able to obtain forklift and lift truck certification

- This position has a 60 minute residency requirement

Testing Requirements

- Maintenance Selection System (MASS): Other level: Ability to understand basic mechanical principles, visualize proper assembled form of objects, read and comprehend technical material; and skill in working basic mathematical problems.

End Date: 10/14/2025

Minimum Posting Range: $45.59

Maximum Posting Range: $53.22

The pay range reflects the minimum and maximum for the position at the time of posting and may be modified in the future. The starting salary/pay within the pay range will be based on several factors, as applicable, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, travel requirements, collective bargaining agreements, and business and organizational needs. At WEC Energy Group, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role.

WEC Energy Group benefits

We reserve the right to modify the application deadline or discontinue accepting applications for any position if deemed necessary.

Legal authorization to work in the United States is required. We will not sponsor for Employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

WEC Energy Group and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. As a result, all qualified applicants will receive equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status. The Company also complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws that require it to take affirmative action.

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