Maintenance Specialist Plant Mechanic V/C/N

Requisition ID

: 19547

Join us in building a better future for Arizona!

SRP is one of the largest public power and water utilities in the U.S. providing electricity to approximately one million customers in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. Since its founding in 1903, SRP has fostered a culture of stewardship and customer service consistently ranking as an industry leader in customer service according to J.D. Power and named one of Arizona's best employers by Forbes. SRP continues to adapt to its changing business environment by seeking innovative ways to reimagine utility service and the provision of critical resources essential to the life and economy of Arizona.

Why Work at SRP

At SRP, we foster an inclusive work environment and believe everyone should have a fair chance to work, regardless of who they are. That’s why we value teams with diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds to help SRP deliver on its mission of providing reliable, affordable and sustainable water and power.

Benefits

SRP's success is rooted in our employees' happiness, health, and safety. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and enhance their well-being. In addition to competitive pay and performance incentives, eligible employees can take advantage of the following benefits:

- Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee)

- 401(k) plan with employer matching

- Available your first day: Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance

- Over 200+ hours of PTO (includes vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave)

- Parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and adoption assistance

- Wellness programs (including access to a recreation and fitness facility)

- Short and long-term disability plans

- Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs

- 10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking

Summary

Support the safe, efficient and cost effective production of electric energy by performing various power plant mechanical tasks. The scope of these maintenance functions will vary among facilities and are not necessarily listed in the bullets below, but are expected of this position. In addition to mechanical duties there are varying levels of other maintenance and operations tasks dictated by the requirements of the facility.

Any one position may not include all duties nor do the example of duties include all tasks, which may be found in the position of this class.

What You'll Do

- Maintenance and repair of all facilities and equipment at Power Generation sites.

- Performs construction work as necessary to support plant requirements.

- Performs preventive maintenance and provides feedback on follow up work and program improvement.

- Applies and uses predictive maintenance technologies to enhance plant maintenance.

- Diagnoses failures and troubleshoots equipment and systems to improve the maintenance effort.

- Competent operation of lifting equipment and application of safe rigging standards.

- Competent and responsible use of hand and power tools.

- Competent use of precision measuring, portable heating, cutting and welding tools as necessary to effectively perform assigned tasks.

- Safely handles and disposes of hazardous materials and waste according to laws and regulations.

- Employee may be required to perform maintenance on locomotives and other associated railroad equipment.

- Efficiently uses computer technology to operate work management systems, to access work orders, input historical data, report time and order parts.

- Provides training for other facility personnel in identified tasks.

- Employee performs in a leadership capacity, including assigning, overseeing, directing and taking responsibility for the work of other classifications.

- Employee must work safely and efficiently in the performance of their job duties. Must maintain effective working relationships with other employees, customers and the public. Must have the ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions, and have the ability to accurately and legibly complete applicable paper work. May be required to work a reasonable amount of overtime.

What It Takes To Succeed

- Journeyman-level experience in maintenance and repair of GE gas and steam turbines (minimum 5+ years preferred).

- Proven ability to perform major overhauls, inspections, and alignments on GE turbine models.

- Skilled in disassembly, inspection, and reassembly of turbine components including rotors, diaphragms, bearings, and seals.

- Proficient in precision measurements (dial indicators, micrometers, laser alignment tools) and interpretation of tolerances.

- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, vibration, and alignment issues on GE turbine systems.

- Familiarity with OEM standards and specifications for GE turbine maintenance and repair.

- Experience with coupling alignment, bearing clearances, and rotor balancing procedures.

- Knowledge of safety protocols and lockout/tagout procedures in turbine environments.

- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and maintenance manuals for GE equipment.

Willingness to work extended shifts during outages and travel within the Valley region only; must maintain high standards of quality and reliability

Shift work, non-continuous multi-shift, and overtime may be required. Specific levels of respirator certification will be determined by job assignment.

Education

Completion of an appropriate Apprenticeship program or equivalent.

Testing and Certifications

Must possess the appropriate valid Arizona driver’s license.

Appropriate respirator medical certification, fit test and training required.

Physical Agility Test

SRP Plant Mechanic Job Knowledge Test

For specific list of training certifications contact departmental manager.

Drug/Alcohol Policy Statement

To promote the safety and well-being of our employees, customers, and the communities we serve, SRP is committed to maintaining a drug/alcohol free work environment. Although marijuana may now be legal in Arizona, except as otherwise specified under Arizona law, SRP considers it to be an illegal drug for the purpose of our drug/alcohol policy because marijuana remains illegal at the federal level. Any candidate found to be impaired during the hiring process or who has the presence of an illegal drug or unauthorized substance in their system during the pre-employment drug/alcohol test may be disqualified from further consideration in the hiring process.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Salt River Project (SRP) is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state or local law.

Work Authorization

All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Currently, SRP does not sponsor H1B visas, OPT, or other employment-related visa's.