MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN I/II - MECHANICAL

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary Description

This position is responsible for the safe and efficient maintenance and operations of Shady Hills Energy Center in accordance with approved plant maintenance, operations, safety and environmental procedures.

WORK LOCATION: Shady Hills Energy Center in Spring Hill, FL. 

Qualifications and Education Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Five (5) years of mechanical maintenance in an industrial setting is required for Technician I-level, and/or three (3) years of mechanical maintenance experience in a power generating facility is required for Technician II-level. Prior mechanical maintenance in a power generating station is desirable. Completion of a formal, accredited, or certified maintenance craft training program is desirable. Additional college-level coursework in math and science desirable. Ability to qualify and maintain competency in the following skill areas is required:

Maintenance Technician I

1. Basic Mechanical Maintenance
2. Basic Electrical Maintenance
3. All Site-Specific Safety Standards
4. All Site-Specific Environmental and Water Standards 

Maintenance Technician II

1. Advance Instrument and Controls Maintenance and/or Advance Electrical Maintenance
2. All Site-Specific Safety Standards
3. All Site-Specific Environmental and Water Standards 

Ability to qualify and maintain competency in accordance with the Mechanical qualification standard is required.  Additionally, the ability to qualify and maintain competency as Outside Plant Operator is required. Competency will be demonstrated by a combination of written exams, oral boards, and completion of practical demonstrations as required by the qualification standards. Must have the ability to perform the aspects of plant mechanical equipment maintenance. Must recertify annually on skill qualifications. Must have the ability to function effectively as a team member. Must be familiar with equipment services and operating characteristics of a power plant; must have a thorough working knowledge of safe rigging and scaffolding practices and the care and use of tackle, hoist, and ladders. Must remain knowledgeable of safety policies and clearance procedures. Must be able to work from complex drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, and specifications; must have demonstrated the ability to perform the work involved with the installation and maintenance of the various equipment found in a power plant, preferably a combine cycle plant, and to use a variety of tools; must exhibit an ability to perform and lead crew members in work requiring a high degree of skill and expertise, to instruct less skilled personnel, and to assume a high degree of responsibility; must be able to communicate orders and instructions in a manner that will generate effective and efficient work performance. Must be alert, resourceful, and capable of making correct decisions in emergencies.  

Core Competencies : Adaptable, Collaborative, Conscientious, Critical-Thinking, Outcome-Driven, and Professional 

Technical Competencies/Skills :

• Welding 
• Valve maintenance 
• Alignment experience 
• Preventative (PM) and Predictive Maintenance (PdM) 
• Mechanical troubleshooting
• Pump rebuild experience
• Safety awareness
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

  Soft Competencies/Skills :

• Effective verbal/nonverbal, listening and written communications
• Attention to detail
• Dependability and reliability
• Following written and verbal instructions
• Problem solving 
• Self-motivated

Essential Functions

• Reports to and takes direction from the Supervisor of Operations and/or Supervisor of Maintenance as assigned
• Ensures safe, effective, and efficient maintenance of the plant during assigned shifts. Complies with safety rules & procedures; uses safe work practices and behaviors.  Reports all safety concerns.
• Complies with NERC, Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) guidelines and all operating permits and regulations
• Maintains plant equipment in accordance with all approved maintenance procedures
• Performs all duties as described in the I&C Tech I job description and/or Electrical Tech I job description  
• Effectively utilizes approved casualty procedures, including the Emergency Response Plan
• Maintains Outside Plant Operator operating skills to support the operation of the plant as required
• Maintains and troubleshoots all (mechanical) plant equipment and maintains mechanical documents in support of that goal. Identifies and completes routine and abnormal condition job standards for each of the skill sets
• Conducts and receives a thorough turnover when passing on or receiving duties from another Maintenance Tech or other personnel
• Coordinates and monitors assigned contract personnel activities during maintenance outages or projects
• Identifies plant deficiencies, initiates work orders, and completes same as assigned
• Maintains plant maintenance documentation as needed or assigned
• Documents plant conditions and occurrences
• Completes required initial and recertification training as outlined in the appropriate qualification standard
• Sets up and maintains drawings and instructional materials for mechanical systems
• Develops preventative and predictive maintenance procedures for mechanical equipment as directed by the supervisor
• Confers with Maintenance and Operations personnel relative to adequate protective measures and ascertains that they are properly implemented
• Engages in rigging set-ups involved in dismantling, handling, and reassembling mechanical equipment
• Diagnoses, locates, and repairs mechanical problems
• Performs installation, maintenance, and replacement work on associated mechanical accessories by adjusting and lubricating parts, renewing defective parts, and other related devices
• Performs a variety of duties such as checking and verifying proper equipment clearances and inspecting completed work
• Performs balancing and alignment of station mechanical equipment. Operates all machine shop equipment for reconditioning equipment parts and fabricating new parts from stock material and setting up machines for desired operation and working within specified standards
• Engages in all phases of oxy-acetylene, welding, and plasma-cutting as assigned
• Engages in plumbing, insulating, carpentry, pipe fitting, rigging, and proper assembling of scaffolding
• Performs a variety of duties such as inspection to determine extent of defects, diagnose faulty operation and apply corrective methods, engage in operational test, lubricate equipment, verify working clearances, and check completed work
• Engages in the operations for the alteration, installation, or removal of station mechanical components by working from blueprints or sketches. Makes the necessary changes, removes old, and installs new components and field checks the material as assigned
• Operates mechanized equipment such as cranes and forklifts
• Assists in the training and qualification of plant personnel
• Assists the supervisor in determining the required spare parts for maintaining plant mechanical systems
• Serves as a member of the Emergency Response Team
• Assists management and the assigned Operations and Maintenance Supervisors in the planning and scheduling of work activities including outages
• Performs housekeeping and preservation duties as assigned (cleaning and painting equipment)
• Performs other similar or less skilled work
• Performs other duties as applicable to the position or as assigned

• NERC Compliance: Performs NERC Compliance Program roles if/as designated in Seminole's Standard Ownership Matrix (SOM) including ongoing evidence retention in "audit-ready" form. You should also be familiar with Seminole's Enterprise Internal Compliance Program (ENT-GCD-RGC-EP-054) to further your understanding of Seminole's compliance program and your duties and responsibilities in the SOM.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to follow established protective measures including wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE).  Must possess a valid driver’s license and acceptable Motor Vehicle Report.  Work at heights over 250 feet and in confined areas.  Must be able to safely lift objects of 60 lbs.  Required to perform job tasks while wearing protective clothing, air purified respirators, and self-contained breathing apparatus.  Manual labor is required.  Must be able to ascend and descend stationary and portable ladders.

Working Conditions

While working in certain areas of the plant there is the potential for exposure to hazards typical of an industrial working environment. Required to work overtime hours upon request. Required to work various schedules including a rotating shift schedule and weekends. Required to work in areas of high noise, dusty conditions, extreme temperatures, high voltage, and high fluid pressures. Required to perform outside duties under adverse weather conditions. Required to use emergency response equipment in emergencies and for training.  Required to work with and around chemicals. Expected to participate in plant training, as required.

“ Disclaimer - Management may modify this job description at any time and may require the performance of additional duties,  or modification of physical requirements, with or without advance notice.”