Mechanic B L1-2, STO - Transmission Ops, Underground - New York, NY

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network • New York, NY

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Transmission Operations department is seeking a Mechanic B (Welder) to support the department by performing routine welding procedures. The role uses knowledge of welding, blueprints, sketches, and electrical schematics and is based on-site at the Astoria Main Offices in New York, NY.

The selected candidate will perform welding and maintenance work in electrically enclosed spaces and other challenging environments. The position includes a System Emergency Assignment, requiring work outside business hours during emergencies, potentially including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and at least 4 years of relevant work experience as a welder.
• Experience reading and understanding welding procedures, blueprints, sketches, and electrical schematics.
• Experience working with hand and power tools.
• Qualification in ASME B31.1 and API 1104 codes using shielded metal arc welding and gas tungsten arc welding.
• Demonstrated skill in welding pressure piping and oxygen/acetylene cutting of steel plates and piping.
• Experience with gas metal arc welding.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to respond to system emergencies and work in all weather conditions, including excessive heat and cold.
• Ability to drive for extended periods through heavy traffic and severe off-road conditions.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor, including pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to carry tools and materials while climbing ladders and scaffolds and entering confined spaces.
• Ability to work in inclement weather, noise, confined spaces, excavations, elevated platforms, and bucket trucks at heights up to 100 feet or more.
• Ability to work with and near high-voltage or other high-energy systems.
• Ability to be approved to wear and use a full- or half-face respirator in accordance with OSHA regulations; facial hair or other conditions must not interfere with the respirator seal.
• Ability to stand, walk, lift, climb, bend, kneel, stoop, and reach for the duration of the workday.
• Ability to use hand tools and operate heavy machinery, including jackhammers.
• Must pass a Physical Abilities Test if selected.
• Wear required personal protective equipment, including fire-retardant clothing and safety harnesses.
• Work with equipment rated by the manufacturer for up to 350 pounds and use equipment with a maximum rating of 375 pounds while wearing or carrying 25 pounds of clothing and equipment.
• Work non-business hours during emergencies, potentially including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of sheeting and shoring.
• Experience working in safety-focused work environments.

Responsibilities

• Use blueprints, sketches, and electrical schematics to perform welding procedures.
• Weld pressure piping and use oxygen/acetylene cutting on steel plates and piping.
• Perform welding procedures on electrical systems in enclosed spaces.
• Use hand and power tools to perform maintenance as needed.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Respond to system emergencies as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED