Mechanic Journeyman (Redhawk Power Plant)

Pinnacle West Capital • Arlington, AZ

370d

About The Position

As a Mechanic Journeyman at the RedHawk Power Plant, you will support the safe, efficient, and cost-effective production of electrical energy by performing mechanical maintenance and repair of power plant equipment including assembly and disassembly of equipment, investigating and correcting plant issues by utilizing mechanical and additional/optional skills as required. Writes/reviews work scope and hazard/risk assessment of the work assignment. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must successfully complete Mechanic Apprenticeship or demonstration of equivalent skills and knowledge.
• Qualify as a Mechanic or equivalent.
• Qualify in two additional skill sets based on current Plant needs within 12 months of being hired.
• Must meet prerequisites for Apprenticeship per the Generation Joint Apprenticeship Plan.
• Successful Bid per Generation Joint Apprenticeship Hiring Process.
• Must complete Helper Training.
• Pass applicable EEI test.
• Must bid on an internal Generation Mechanic Journeyman Position.
• Complete all Mechanic Journeyman Qualification Cards.
• Successfully pass Written and Hands on Test.

Responsibilities

• Reads work orders, technical manuals, blueprints, and diagrams related to the work assignment.
• Writes/reviews work scope and hazard/risk assessment of the work assignment.
• Knowledge of APM and safety standards related to mechanical work such as personal protective equipment, hazardous material handling, asbestos containing material (ACM) awareness, MSDS, confined space entry, LOTO procedures, ladder safety, rigging and hand signals.
• The safe use of hand, power, and pneumatic tools and measuring devices.
• The safe operation of rigging for moving equipment with mobile equipment and lifting devices.
• Performs preliminary testing of equipment such as vibration analysis and thermal imaging using vibration meters and heat guns.
• Inspects internal parts of mechanical equipment for defects, excessive wear, and broken parts.
• Diagnoses mechanical problems and determines corrective action checking blueprints and repair manuals.
• Aligns parts of the mechanical equipment utilizing industry best practices and techniques.
• Reassembles internal parts including bushings, bearings, sleeves, rings, liners, mechanical seals, packing and gears.
• Performs overhaul and repair related to mechanical maintenance work on boilers, generators, steam and combustion turbines, pulverizes, large compressors, and boiler feed pumps.
• Cleans, adds/replaces fluids, changes filter and lubricates shafts, bearings, gears and other moving machinery parts.
• Basic knowledge of power plant systems/processes and the function of the mechanical equipment within the system.
• Knowledge of the use and types of fasteners and anchors, gaskets, and packing, bearings, seals, filters, lubrication types/properties and lubricating points.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Utilities
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees