Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Position Overview: The Mechanical Maintenance Technician is responsible for installing, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial equipment. This role occasionally requires working in tight or confined spaces while wearing appropriate respiratory protection.

Location: On-site in Lynchburg, Virginia

Your Day to Day as a Mechanical Maintenance Technician:

• Install, troubleshoot, and repair industrial equipment, including work performed in tight or confined spaces while wearing required respiratory protection.
• Safely operate cranes, hoists, power tools, motorized equipment, and hand tools.
• Accurately document daily maintenance activities in the SAP PM module.
• Follow specialized procedures when working in radiological environments.
• Identify, repair, and replace faulty equipment using careful observation, effective troubleshooting, and sound analytical reasoning.
• Collaborate closely with coworkers and the Planning Department to locate parts, coordinate resources, and schedule repairs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in a technical field plus at least 2 years of relevant industrial experience, OR H.S. diploma/GED plus a minimum of 6 years of directly related industrial experience.
• Ability to consistently observe and enforce all safety rules, especially when working in confined spaces, radiological environments, or when operating cranes, hoists, and other equipment.
• Demonstrated understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical systems essential for diagnosing and repairing industrial equipment.
• Basic working knowledge of electrical systems (up to 480V, 3-phase) and PLCs to support troubleshooting and equipment maintenance.
• Proven ability to work both independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively with coworkers and the Planning Department to coordinate repairs and locate necessary parts.
• Self-starter with strong initiative and the ability to follow specialized procedures and document work accurately in SAP PM.
• Willingness to attend ongoing training and seminars to maintain and expand technical skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required respirator qualifications for work performed in tight or confined spaces.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) clearance.

Preferred Additional Qualifications:

• Some knowledge of HVAC, Cryogenics, and basic vacuum and leak detection.
• Some knowledge of CMMS and its attributes.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
• Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and sponsorship for continuing education.
• An inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration between different generations.
• The chance to be part of a mission-driven organization making a positive impact on the future of energy.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and training to grow throughout your career!

Pay: $90,000.00 The starting hourly rate for this position in Virginia (US-VA) is expected to be $90,000.00 per hour.