DOTP-Maintenance Mechanic

Dotp-Maintenance Mechanic

Provide mechanical maintenance support to maintain equipment in an electrical generating power plant; may perform lead mechanic duties during absence of a lead mechanic.

Install, inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair plant equipment, including boilers, turbines, pumps, motors, valves, condensers, and heat exchangers.

Perform preventive, corrective, and diagnostic maintenance on stationary and rotating equipment in accordance with best practices.

Repair or replace mechanical components such as bearings, seals, packing, sleeves, and seats.

Use precision measuring devices (e.g., micrometers) to set clearances and tolerances using blueprints, drawings, and specifications.

Operate machine shop equipment such as drill presses, lathes, and boring mills.

Design and fabricate special tools and equipment to support maintenance activities.

Perform welding, cutting, brazing, and fabrication using gas, arc, and oxy-acetylene equipment.

Perform plumbing and pipefitting tasks.

Remove and install non-asbestos insulation materials on plant equipment.

Set up rigging and safely remove or install equipment and components.

Monitor equipment condition through observation (e.g., oil pressure, noise, vibration) and collect routine vibration data.

Identify required materials and parts, order as needed, and document work completed for equipment history and maintenance records.

Use SAP (CMMS) to document work, manage parts, and support maintenance activities.

Review and assist in developing preventive maintenance procedures and spare parts lists.

Communicate effectively with plant personnel and coordinate work with contractors and vendors, as assigned.

Provide guidance and skill development support to apprentice mechanics and other employees.

Assist operations and other maintenance groups (electrical, I&C) as needed.

Follow all safety, environmental, and lockout/tagout procedures; identify hazards and work safely to protect self, coworkers, and the public.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Work rotating or irregular shifts and respond to emergency callouts 24/7.

Work indoors and outdoors in all weather and temperature conditions in a power plant environment.

Work around rotating machinery, energized electrical equipment, high noise areas, hazardous and non-hazardous materials, confined spaces, and elevated platforms.

Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including steel-toed boots, respirators, safety glasses, goggles, and other protective gear.

Ability to work in high-stress situations requiring quick response to abnormal or hazardous conditions.

High school diploma, GED or equivalent knowledge of English, mathematics and grammar.

0- 3 years' experience in mechanical maintenance experience in the repair, inspection, and/or maintenance of related power plant or machine shop equipment including inspection and preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, fabricating and diagnostics OR 3 years mechanical maintenance experience in a similar industrial environment.

The position is a DOT PHMSA covered position and requires the successful candidate to pass a pre-employment DOT drug screen and drug and alcohol testing background check, and once placed will be a participant in the NRG DOT Program.

Salary offered will be commensurate with the successful candidate's education and/or experience and consistent with the job location's market pay rate.