Journeyman in Training - Mechanic (Must be Welder II/Stainless Steel Welder)

Talen Energy•Colstrip, MT

About The Position

Position will be required to meet all requirements of Journeyman in Training (Mechanic), and requirements to meet the Welder II/Stainless Steel welding requirements. Applicant must maintain qualifications as a Welder II. A Mechanic/Welder II’s work responsibility is to perform any mechanical task assigned. This consists of pipefitting, repairing/reseating/repacking valves, overhauling pumps and compressors. Complete disassembly of pumps and compressors, installing new bearings, impellers using precision equipment. Overhauling gearboxes, repairing sootblowers, retracts and agitator gearboxes. They are also required to be able to perform coupling alignments and balance rotating elements such as fans and pumps. Also installation of bearings correctly using precision measuring tools such as inside-outside micrometers, calipers, and dial indicators as required. The mechanic needs to know the plant’s systems and functions to allow for troubleshooting equipment and systems. Other job functions include overhauling coal mills and being able to lift the heavy wrenches and equipment weighing up to 75 pounds. Must be able to read and use technical manuals and write equipment history. Scaffold Rebuild. They must have proficient welding skills, capable of welding structural steel and stainless steel in all positions, and pipe welding in all positions. This job description is not meant to be all-inclusive, and will include other reasonable work expectations as assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
Minimum 3 years power plant experience or equivalent heavy industrial mechanic experience, or;
Completion of a formal coal-fired power plant apprenticeship/training program with a minimum of 6000 hours of on the job training.
Valid Drivers’ License
Passed or be able to pass the PPL Skilled Trades Testing/EEI MASS testing
Must be able to pass 6G Super Coupon (.625” Wall) GTAW/SMAW Carbon Steel Pipe Welding Test utilizing stainless steel filler metal. The successful candidate must utilize the SMAW/GTAW processes every sixth months to maintain their continuity.

Responsibilities

Have experience and knowledge to use many different kinds of tools.
Read and use technical manuals to troubleshoot and overhaul equipment.
Know and understand the system and equipment to be able to troubleshoot problems.
Read blueprints and drawings to fabricate or repair equipment. Use precision tools.
Operate equipment such as dump trucks, bobcat loaders, hoists and backhoe.
General cleaning of areas worked in.
Preventative maintenance. Checking equip., adding/changing oil, greasing with lubricants.
Document completed work to maintain accurate equipment history.
Ability/proficiency to operate welding equipment and be proficient in welding structural steel and pipe/tube welding in all positions, including stainless steel welding, see below certification requirements. This position will be required to maintain the Welder II qualifications.
Complete all requirements of the JIT program as outlined by Technical Training and Maintenance.
Regular attendance and diligent work habits required