Millwright

Millwright Job Summary Provide mechanical maintenance support to maintain equipment in an electrical generating power plant. Millwright experience required. Essential Duties / Responsibilities Recognizes safety hazards and follows safety guidelines for personal protection, protection of fellow workers and the protection of the public. Knowledgeable of environmental rules and regulations, and effectively applies them to all work situations. Installs, maintains, tests, inspects, and repairs generating station equipment such as boilers, turbines, pumps, condensers, heat exchangers, and pressure vessels. Replaces bearings, packing in pumps and valves, shaft seals, sleeves, seats, and other miscellaneous parts used in plant equipment. Works with apprentice mechanics and skill‑enhancement employees to teach proper, safe use of tools and maintenance procedures. Working Conditions Power Plant Environment—work both inside and outside in all temperatures and climate conditions in accordance with Heat Stress procedures. Around large rotating equipment, energized electrical equipment in high‑noise areas, and/or in confined places, on elevations in excess of 150 feet, or from platforms at heights of 5 feet or greater. Climb stairways, ladders, and work from aerial devices. Must be prepared to work irregular or rotating shifts and respond to emergency call‑out 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Ability to work in mentally stressful environments: must be able to react to crises where immediate action is required to correct or curtail potentially damaging or hazardous situations. Work with and around hazardous and non‑hazardous materials (refer to the waste management guidance manual). Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as required: e.g., steel‑toed boots, respirators, goggles, safety glasses, etc. Have ability to discern and respond to verbal and auditory signals. Ability to discern assorted colors. Employee must arrange own transportation to work location and may be reassigned to another location at the Company’s discretion. Limited travel may be required for training or to assist with other plant locations. Minimum Requirements High school diploma or equivalent. 2 years of millwright experience in the repair, inspection, and/or maintenance of pumps, turbines, auxiliary equipment or engines OR 2 years machine shop (heavy industry) equipment experience including inspection and preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, fabricating, and diagnostics. Minimum 2 years’ experience in a chemical, manufacturing, or power generating industry. Valid State Driver’s License. Preferred Qualifications Associate’s degree or equivalent apprenticeship. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work harmoniously in a team environment. Strong communication skills—verbal and written. Able to prepare reports at request of management as required. General knowledge of environmental regulations and compliance requirements. Basic level computer skills: including MS Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint. Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Sound level of basic mechanical aptitude skills. Ability to use hand tools (e.g., wrenches, screwdrivers, sledgehammers, etc.) Ability to operate company vehicles and equipment (e.g., forklift, mobile crane, etc.) and maintain operating licenses and certifications. TDL is required. Knowledge of rotating equipment and general industrial maintenance activities and procedures. Ability to operate oxygen and acetylene torches. Ability to operate machine shop equipment (i.e., drill presses, lathes, and boring mills). Ability to follow, interpret and act on written and verbal job instructions, and reports, technical manuals and data. Ability to use basic math and geometry. Ability to use measuring devices such as micrometers. Ability to calculate measurements and computations used to repair and maintain power plant equipment. Ability to use a personal computer and associated software. Ability to Tag Out/Lock Out equipment per East Energy Tag Out/Lock Out procedure. Ability to diagnose and correct mechanical equipment troubles and repairs or recommend major repairs. Ability to perform preventative and corrective maintenance procedures on mechanical equipment. Ability to perform plumbing and pipe‑fitting tasks. Ability to set up rigging for installing and removing equipment. Ability to order proper materials for job completion. Ability to complete required records for work performed. Ability to clean work area routinely. Ability to certify as a “code” welder with proper training. Ability to use gases and/or arc welding equipment for mechanical repair and fabrication of plant equipment. Ability to remove and replace insulating materials with proper training. Assist Operations and other maintenance personnel (e.g., Electrical, I&C) in the performance of assigned duties. Coordinate contractor/vendor activities as assigned. Perform other duties as may be assigned. Physical Requirements Daily work expectation requires ability to perform tasks by walking, standing, sitting, kneeling, crouching, squatting, twisting, pushing, pulling, shoveling, climbing, and working with hand tools (up to 25 pounds) in positions above and below the head, and extended from body to complete repairs. Lift, carry, position and use tools and/or equipment (weighing up to 50 lbs.) in awkward positions, swing various weights of sledgehammers, stoop and bend to reach valves, pull on chain‑falls or come‑alongs. Ability to twist the body and neck while driving company vehicles or operating company equipment. Schedule and Hours Typically 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday with some on‑call, weekend, and holiday work necessary. 40 hours per week with opportunity for overtime. #J-18808-Ljbffr East Energy Renewables