Maintenance Mechanic

NRG Energy • Marquette Heights, IL

187d

About The Position

Welcome to the intersection of energy and home services. At NRG, we're all about propelling the next generation of leaders forward. We are driven by our passion to create a smarter, cleaner and more connected future. We deliver innovative solutions that make our customers' lives easier-helping them power, protect, and intelligently manage their homes and businesses. To do this, we need creative and talented people to join our company. We offer a dynamic work environment and a unified and inclusive culture. NRG fosters a strong sense of belonging that leads to better collaboration and business performance. Our company programs are designed to help employees develop the skills they need for success now and in the future. In everything we do, we aim to champion our employees and bring value to our customers, investors and society.

Requirements

• High School Degree or equivalent education.
• Ability to properly use standard and precision tools, equipment, and read, interpret blueprints, plans, and technical instructions.
• 3 -7 years' experience related to power plant or other heavy industry operation and maintenance and experience repairing and overhauling mechanical equipment.
• Journeyman level experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of job safety requirements.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Interpersonal skills and possess a demonstrated ability to learn.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, service, and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment involving inspecting, diagnosing, dismantling, assembling, modifying, and repairing generators, boilers and auxiliaries, furnaces, pumps, and fuel handling and ash handling systems.
• Plan and coordinate work; instruct, train, and check the work of personnel engaged in maintenance activities.
• Troubleshoot equipment and system problems to determine the root cause and proper corrective action.
• Perform predictive and preventive maintenance activities and equipment performance analysis using diagnostic technologies and portable test equipment.
• Work safely and follow facility and company policies and procedures.
• Utilize correct maintenance practices and procedures to perform detailed equipment inspections; identify part requirement and repair methods; work to close tolerances; make equipment repairs to OEM specifications.
• Complete cutting and welding activities and make pressure welds, as assigned.
• Operate bridge cranes, forklifts or other mobile equipment as required.
• Properly rig and hoist equipment.
• Install, inspect, maintain, and replace pumps and valves, boiler casings and gaskets, pipes, and tubes.
• Prepare work permits and administer the SAFE Access to Plant, or similar systems, as it applies to the equipment for which the Maintenance Mechanic is responsible.
• Maintain equipment and areas in a safe and clean condition.
• Read, interpret, modify, and implement technical information found in manufacturer's technical manuals, electrical and mechanical blueprints, P&ID's, and operating and maintenance procedures.
• Assist other job classifications and departments as may be required.
• Participate in ongoing training to maintain and enhance skills required to perform all Maintenance Mechanic duties and assist in the training of others.

Benefits

• Salary offered will be commensurate with the successful candidate's education and/or experience and in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement covering this position.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees