Maintenance Technician - Midlothian

Luminant•Midlothian, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the preventative, corrective, and predictive maintenance of all power plant equipment utilizing safe job plans, written procedures, vendor manuals, and good engineering practices.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
1-3 years of power or industrial plant mechanical maintenance experience
Knowledge of power plant mechanical and electrical equipment as well as safety policies and procedures, especially in the areas of high-energy systems, chemical handling, heavy equipment, rotating machinery, confined spaces, incipient fire suppression, and first aid/CPR.
Knowledge of heat recovery steam generators and related equipment, piping systems (valves, actuators, flanges, hangers, etc.), and lube oil, analysis, filtration & hydraulic oil systems
Computer Skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point
Must possess a valid driver's license
Must be able to locate, trouble-shoot, and adjust defects in mechanical equipment.
Should also possess knowledge and skills in basic mathematics; welding, cutting, and heating, mechanical safety, mechanical measuring and test equipment, mechanical prints and diagrams, fundamentals of layout, drilling, and tapping, basics of hoisting and rigging and the fundamentals of scaffolding.
Must demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively.
Operate plant equipment in a safe manner in accordance with EHS procedures (trucks, cranes, forklift).
Shall be a leader in safety, upholding safety as a core value
All applicants (excluding applicants currently employed in specific positions in Fossil Generation) must be a successful candidate on the Plant Operator Selection System/Power Plant Operations and Maintenance (POSS / MASS) in order to be considered a candidate for this position.

Nice To Haves

Experience with gas turbine combined cycle maintenance preferred.

Responsibilities

pipefitting
welding
machining
rigging
rotating machine repair
fabrication
machine alignment
basic vibration analysis
using electrical/power equipment
maintenance, repair, and installation of rotating equipment (pumps, mechanical seals, turbines, fans, bearings, gaskets, couplings, alignment, etc.)
Support local start-up of all major equipment (turbines, compressors, pumps, motors, etc.)
trouble-shoot, and adjust defects in mechanical equipment
Operate plant equipment in a safe manner in accordance with EHS procedures (trucks, cranes, forklift).