Mechanic/Operator

Vicinity • Kansas City, MO

1d • $29 - $44 • Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanic/Operator installs, repairs, operates, monitors, maintains plant equipment to ensure reliable, safe, and efficient operation of the plant systems. The systems include: chillers, high pressure boilers and auxiliary equipment using natural gas as the primary fuel source to ensure continuous reliable service of steam and chilled water to the company’s customers. This is a full-time, non-exempt, union position and reports to the Plant Manager. The compensation range for this position is $29.00-44.00 per hour plus a 10% bonus target. This position is located in Kansas City, MO. There are two vacancies for this position.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in pipe fitting along with steam plant maintenance of boilers, turbines, pumps, valves, and traps.

Nice To Haves

• Navy nuclear experience.
• Technical trade school training.
• Ability to use computer and calculator.
• Ability to meet highest punctuality and attendance requirements.
• Ability to weld and pass site welding exam.
• Boiler or power plant experience.
• Chiller / chilled water system experience.
• Proficiency with rigging and hoisting, welding, cutting, brazing, and pipe fitting.
• Will be required to obtain a Kansas City Operating Engineers License within 3 years of starting employment.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, troubleshoot, control, and maintain chillers, steam turbines, HP boilers, valves, traps, expansion joints, piping systems, auxiliary equipment, and distribution systems for local and remote facilities. Verify all equipment systems, pressure and temperatures are operating and maintained within limitations for the intended purpose.
• Perform chemical analysis on boiler water samples as required.
• Perform precision alignment and measurement.
• Install mechanical seals, belts, couplings, and work with any hydraulic, pneumatic or city water system and related equipment.
• Operate and regenerate cold-water zeolites to produce water for boiler operation.
• Maintain logs of the various aspects of the plant’s operation as required.
• Monitor equipment, identify problem areas, and develop problem resolution for equipment failures and out of ordinary conditions. Performs trouble shooting, prepares work permits and work orders.
• Performs inspections, predictive and preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment including maintenance on valves, pumps, turbines, chiller, distribution system equipment etc.
• Provide on the job training to new employees.
• Plan, schedule and implement daily activities and identify and set priorities.
• Communicate timely and relevant information to management, direct reports and others as situations necessitate.
• Ensure task completion, operation efficiency and reliability for unit and corporate goals attainment.
• Lock out equipment for maintenance, unlocks equipment and tests equipment after completion of repair following established Lock Out/Tag Out Permit Procedures.
• Monitor and maintain the cleanliness of the plant and equipment.
• Perform all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures and adhere to company standards.
• Perform any other duties and tasks as assigned by Supervisor.
• Must be willing and able to work rotating shifts that include holidays, nights, and weekends.

Benefits

• Personal Leave
• FMLA up to 12 weeks based on approval Nonpaid benefit
• Paid Time Off (PTO) 120 hours accrued annually which equals 4.62 hours per pay period
• Sick Leave 40 hours per calendar year prorated based on month of hire
• Paid Parental Leave 100% pay up to 160 hours upon birth or adoption of a child; must be used in weekly increments
• 7 paid holidays annually
• Floating holidays 40 hours per calendar year prorated based on month of hire

What This Job Offers

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