Power Plant Maintenance Technician

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Job Summary

This position is responsible for the safe, environmentally compliant, and efficient operation of the facility. The facility is a Combined Cycle Natural Gas Power Plant. This position will provide day to day maintenance, troubleshooting, inspection and repairs to the facility equipment. It is required to show initiative in his/her area of responsibility.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

- Perform routine and emergency mechanical maintenance and repair on plant equipment with minimum supervision, including weekends, holidays and alternative scheduled shift as needed.

- Perform trouble-shooting activities on all plant mechanical equipment. Must be able to troubleshoot and diagnose problems in systems, read and interpret drawings, P&IDs, equipment specifications, and vendor service manuals.

- Evaluate, diagnose, maintain and repairs mechanical equipment such as pumps, valves, compressors, fans, turbines, boilers, etc.

- Proficient in pump and motor alignment.

- Removes, replaces and/or repairs motors, fans and other rotating equipment.

- Participate in major maintenance projects, including equipment overhauls and removal and replacement of major units and parts. Inspects and monitors work of third-party contractors during major equipment repair or installation.

- Disassemble, repair and reassemble valves, conveyors, compressors, blowers and heat exchangers

- Perform simple torch cutting and welding tasks

- Perform rigging and crane/hoist operations

- Proficient in use of machine shop equipment such lathe and milling machine to cut and finish surfaces to specified tolerances

- Comply with safety and environmental regulations established by regulatory agencies, Company policies and procedures and supervision

Requirements:

- High school graduate or equivalent.

- Trade school or trade school program in Mechanical Maintenance.

- Additional professional training is preferred.

- Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office such as Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point.

- Working knowledge of Work Management Programs. Familiarity with Maximo preferred.

- Valid CA driver’s license.

- Minimum of five years’ maintenance experience in power generation facilities or similar industrial facilities and field.

- Must possess basic math skills, good verbal communications skills, and be proficient with the use of power and precision tools.

- Must have knowledge of Safety and Environment rules as they relate to mechanical maintenance

- Good organizational skills.

- Must provide positive influence on the electrical, operations, engineering and management team.

- Must be able to frequently climb ladders; enter confined spaces; climb to and work from elevated platforms, ladders, scaffolding and walkways at elevations of 80 feet and more; wear a respirator

- Must be able to lift 50 lbs. or more.

- Able to work weekend and holidays as needed.

- Must be able to drive a forklift, gradall and/or manlift.

- Compensation commensurate with experience, ranging from $40.00 - $58.00/hour.

- Must pass POSS/MASS pre-employment test.

This position can be filled at a level I, II, III or IV depending on experience level.

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If you currently work for Vistra or its subsidiaries, please apply via the internal career site.

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