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Job Summary

Overview:

The Maintenance Mechanic performs maintenance of mechanical equipment and/or operates heavy equipment associated with the operation of a fossil fuel power plant. This is an entry level developmental position which receives technical guidance, training and assignments from higher level maintenance mechanics and supervisors. This role will pay this role starts at $39.69 per hour. Role is also eligible for Medical, dental, and vision insurance for the employee and family members.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

•Maintain mechanical equipment.

•Operate and maintain heavy equipment.

•Troubleshoot equipment and develop solutions to operational or performance issues is crucial.

•Maintain distributed control systems.

•Knowledge of power plant mechanical equipment as well as safety policies and procedures, especially in the areas of LOTO, chemical handling, heavy equipment, rotating machinery, confined spaces.

•Experience in the maintenance, repair, and installation of rotating equipment including pumps, mechanical seals, gas and steam turbines, generators, fans, bearings, gaskets, couplings, alignment, etc.).

•Knowledge of heat recovery steam generators and related equipment, piping systems (valves, actuators, flanges, hangers, etc.), and lube oil, analysis, filtration & hydraulic oil systems

•Knowledge of and experience in several of the following skills: pipefitting, welding, machining, rigging, rotating machine repair, fabrication, machine alignment.

•Must be able to locate, trouble-shoot, and adjust defects in mechanical equipment.

•Support local start-up of all major equipment (turbines, compressors, pumps, motors, etc.)

•Continually look for opportunities to create value through innovation and efficient use of existing resources.

•Capable of frequently standing; walking; sitting; climbing; stooping and crouching; kneeling; reaching; pushing; pulling; grasping; talking; lifting and hearing

•The job also requires carrying, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling and occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds.

•Worker will be exposed to temperatures greater than 100 degrees Fahrenheit; equipment noise greater than 85 dbl; and hazards such as high-pressure steam lines.

•The job requires the ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions while exposed to heat, cold, operating machinery, energized wires, loud noise, dust, grease, oil and fumes.

•Capable of using computer, telephone, radio, hand-held tools, power equipment, etc.

• Must be able to frequently climb stairs; climb ladders to and work from elevated platforms and walkways at elevations of 75 feet or more.

•Will be required to occasionally work in tight and confined spaces.

•Ability to enter and work in a confined space.

•Must be able to pass a respirator fit test.

•Personal protective equipment must be worn in the performance of some duties (e.g. hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, chemical suits, and high voltage protective equipment).

•Ability to work call out maintenance.

•Ability to hear audible alarms, detect changes in noise levels of rotating equipment, and portable radio communication.

•Ability to perform first aid and CPR.

•Must be available and able to work overtime as assigned.

Requirements:

• A minimum of High School diploma or GED required.

•The ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating procedures, and maintenance instruments manuals.

•Team player with good communications skills and the ability to follow directions.

• Ability to interact with co-workers and all levels of management in a professional manner.

• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

•Preferred – working experience with multiple shop tools, e.g. lathe, mill, drill press, pipe threader, laser alignment equipment.

• Preferred - welding experience.

• Preferred - operator experience on a variety of types of heavy equipment, e.g. bulldozers, backhoes, scrapers, dump trucks.

Job Family

Plant Operations

Company

Luminant Power LLC

Locations

Kincaid, Illinois

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_It is the policy of the Company to comply with all employment laws and to afford equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment, including in selection for job opportunities, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, protected veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws._

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance submitting an application or would like to request an accommodation, please email us at [email protected] to make a request.