Mechanic Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Title : Mechanical Maintenance Technician - DGC - Operations, LLC

Location : Wawayanda, New York (CPV Valley Energy Center)

Union Affiliation: International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 30, AFL-CIO

Basic Function: Safety and Environmental awareness is of paramount concern in all job functions within DGC Operations, LLC. The Mechanical Maintenance Technician position leads by example, by facilitating and promoting a positive and open safety culture, as well as a diligent and effective environmental program.

This day-shift position supports the day to day mechanical maintenance activities in the facility.


Reports to: Maintenance Manager

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

In coordination with plant staff and under the direction of the Maintenance Manager:

• Responsible for the mechanical maintenance and repair of all plant equipment as assigned.
• Monitor plant equipment and analyze plant equipment operating data (vibration levels, oil quality, bearing temperatures, etc.).
• Work call-outs, potential holidays and weekends including extended hours as required to maintain Plant availability.
• Troubleshoot, disassemble, reassemble, repair, and replace mechanical equipment and associated parts.
• Assist in scheduling, coordinating and conducting preventative maintenance activities as required.
• Assist in directing outside contractor activities within the plant.
• Develop, implement, perform and oversee preventative maintenance tasks for systems and equipment in the facility.
• Responsible for seeing that all safety rules and procedures are followed on his/her shift.
• Evaluates operations and activities of assigned responsibilities; recommends improvements and modifications.
• Generate, prepare, and submit various reports as assigned and directed.
• Participate in the recruitment and selection process for maintenance and operations personnel.
• Participate in the development of site training materials and documentation as assigned.

• Provide mentoring, training, guidance, and support for site personnel as assigned.
• Participate in the ongoing development, improvement and revision of applicable policies, standards and procedures as assigned.
• Responsible to complete assigned safety, administrative, technical or other training as required in a timely matter.

• Perform other duties and administrative tasks as assigned.

The above statements reflect the general expectations considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job and are not to be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position.

Qualifications:

1. A combination of experience and education in industrial mechanical maintenance processes. Experience with the construction, commissioning and start-up of combined cycle facilities is desired.
2. Must be able to read, understand and interpret technical documents such as P&ID's, mechanical / shop drawings and technical manuals.
3. Experience with machine shop tooling, equipment and process is desired.
4. Experience with welding processes, inspection methods, various metallurgy and interpreting reports is desired.
5. Experience with rotating equipment alignment, adjustment and troubleshooting is desired.
6. Strong aptitude in math, mechanical/electrical ability and production control.
7. Skill in communicating effectively.
8. Experience with computer software programs such as MS word, Excel, Power Point and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems is desired.
9. Must have the manual dexterity to climb ladders / stairs, reach and operate manual and automatic valves, breakers or other devices. Twist to reach equipment surrounding desk; talk, see and hear with sufficient acuity to successfully perform all aspects of the job; perform simple grasping or fine manipulation; use telephone, computer or communicate through written means. Must be able to safely lift up to 50lbs from floor to standing position. Must have the ability to operate motorized equipment such as forklifts, boom supported aerial lifts, snow removal or other equipment as trained and assigned. Must be able to safely work in inclement weather conditions.

Required Credentials and/or Designations - Driver's License.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Requires ability to sit for extended periods of time, periodically bending and twisting and frequently apply a moderate amount of force to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Physical and Environmental Factors - (see attached)

DGC OPS PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

PHYSICAL FACTORS

CODE

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

CODE

Standing Stationary

F

Work Alone

O

Moving About

F

Work With Others

C

Sitting

F

Work Around Others

C

Customer/Public Contact

V

Lifting - Push & Pull While Stationary

O

Shift Work

NP

Sedentary (up to 10 lbs)

O

Extended Day

O

Light Work (10 to 20 lbs)

O

Inside

F

Medium Work (20 to 50 lbs)

O

Outside

F

Heavy Work (50 to 100 lbs)

V

Confined Areas

V

Very Heavy (over 100 lbs)

NP

Extreme Hot

O

Carrying - Push & Pull While Moving About

O

Extreme Cold

O

Sedentary (up to 10 lbs)

O

Wet and/or Humid

O

Light Work (10 to 20 lbs)

O

Noise

F

Medium Work (10 to 50 lbs)

V

Vibration

O

Heavy Work (50 to 100 lbs)

V

Mechanical Equipment

F

Very Heavy (over 100 lbs)

NP

Electrical Equipment

F

Pressurized Equipment

O

Climbing

F

Burning Material/Equipment

O

Balancing

O

Explosive Material/Equipment

O

Stooping

O

Radiant Energy

F

Kneeling

O

Moving Objects

O

Crouching

O

High Places

O

Crawling

O

Fumes/Odors

O

Reaching

F

Dirt Dust

O

Twisting (sitting)

F

Gases

O

Twisting (standing)

F

Poor Ventilation

NP

Handling

O

Video Computer Screen

F

Fingering

F

Other (Specify)

Feeling

F

Talking

F

Hearing

C

CODES

Seeing

C

NP = Not Present

Near Vision

C

V = Very Infrequent (1 to 2 times a week)

Far Vision

C

O = Occasional (up to 1/3 of time a week)

Depth Perception

C

F = Frequent (1/3 to 2/3 of time a week)

Accommodation

C

C = Constant (more than 2/3 of time a week)

Color Vision

C

Field of Vision

C

Smelling

C

Walking

F

Reading

C

Driving

V

Other (Specify)

Range: $40.00 - $49.20 Hr.