Mechanic/Operator

Vicinity • Kansas City, MO

20h • $29 - $44

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.

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.
• Must submit to company required pre-employment physical exam and drug screening.
• Must possess a valid driver license in good standing in order to operate a company vehicle.
• Must have and maintain a driving record meeting the standards of the company.

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
• 401K plan Including Roth option with matching contributions: 100% of first 1% your contributions and 50% of the next 5% of your contributions.
• Education assistance program Reimbursement for continuing education, certification, licensure, and obtaining higher education degrees after completion of 90 days of employment

What This Job Offers

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