Mechanic

STP Nuclear Operating Company•Wadsworth, TX

18d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs troubleshooting and repair activities on mechanical equipment, including but not limited to pumps, valves, turbines, plant piping, diesel engines, and all associated subsystems. Works to plant procedures, permits, drawings, work instructions, policies, and Nuclear Regulatory Commission requirements.

Requirements

High School/GED or equivalent (Required)
Mechanic (Journeyman) – minimum of 3 years in the Maintenance Apprentice Program, On the Job Training, or similar plant experience. (Required)
Texas Driver’s license (Required).
Mechanical Journeyman Certification for Journeyman level (Required)

Nice To Haves

Associates degree in a related mechanical field (science, mathematics, technology, or equivalent) (Preferred)
Relevant experience may be considered for all levels.

Responsibilities

Performs testing and repair functions on mechanical equipment to ensure equipment meets vendor and plant technical specifications.
Performs all aspects of maintenance and repair on a wide variety of pumps, including removal, installation, alignment, seal rework, bearing and shaft replacement, lubrication, inspection, and troubleshooting.
Performs all aspects of valve maintenance and repair on all types and sizes of valves, including removal, installation, teardown, rebuild, seal, seat and disc replacement, lubrication, inspection, and troubleshooting.
Performs all aspects of piping maintenance and repair including gasket replacement, fabricating, installing, and aligning piping, and torquing fasteners.
Performs all aspects of engine maintenance and repair on various type and size engines including all engine subsystems.
Performs all aspects of turbine and diesel engine maintenance and repair.
Provides support for refueling activities including but not limited to reactor head removal/installation, cavity gate removal and installation, transfer cart repair, and new fuel receipt.
Identifies hold points, additional problems and proper replacement parts as needed during performance of work activities.
Correlates work with other crafts.
Documents work performed.
Accept ERO position as needed.
Accept outage position as needed.
Ability to obtain and maintain unescorted access.
Successfully complete General Employee Training (GET) or other training as required for position.