Mechanic Journeyman (Redhawk Power Plant)

APS•ARLINGTON, AZ

6d•Onsite

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

High School Diploma or GED
Be at least 18-years of age or older
Must successfully complete Mechanic Apprenticeship or demonstration of equivalent skills and knowledge.
Qualify as a Mechanic or equivalent plus qualify in two additional skill sets based on current Plant needs. These are: (Plate Welder, HVAC, Crane Operator (As needed), or Asbestos/Insulator and Basic Electrical)
Must live within reasonable distance (one (1) hour) of headquarters
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, and all material contained in the Accident Prevention Manual.
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.

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.
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 by visually examining parts and by using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other precision measuring devices.
Diagnoses mechanical problems and determines corrective action checking blueprints and repair manuals.
Aligns parts of the mechanical equipment utilizing industry best practices and techniques, torques nuts and bolts, positions parts to set specified LOTOs between moving and stationary parts using hand and power tools, lifting devices, jigs and measuring devices.
Reassembles internal parts including bushings, bearings, sleeves, rings, liners, mechanical seals, packing and gears; reassembles housing, and installs the mechanical equipment back in the system.
Performs overhaul and repair related to mechanical maintenance work on boilers, generators, steam and combustion turbines, pulverizes, large compressors, and boiler feed pumps as a member of a work team involving the safe coordination of multiple projects in close proximity, communicating with others to disassemble, move, and replace large pieces of equipment and meet outage schedules.
Cleans, adds/replaces fluids, changes filter and lubricates shafts, bearings, gears and other moving machinery parts, inspects and adjusts belts, packing, rollers, and pulleys, for preventative maintenance.
Basic knowledge of power plant systems/processes and the function of the mechanical equipment within the system to understand the impact of each piece of equipment has on the operation of the plant system, the impact one component has on the other components in the system and to better diagnose the root cause of equipment failure.
Knowledge of the use and types of fasteners and anchors, gaskets, and packing, bearings, seals, filters, lubrication types/properties and lubricating points, couplings, belts, gears, bushings, sleeves, rings, and liners to ensure proper repair and replacement.
Lays out, positions, aligns, and secures parts and assemblies prior to assembly, using straightedges, combination squares, calipers, and rulers, clamps, fit up and alignment gauges.