Mechanical Technician II (Welder)

Orlando Utilities Commission • Orlando, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

OUC is seeking a safety-focused Mechanical Technician II to support the reliability and performance of power generation equipment in the Electric & Water division. The role involves precision welding, fabrication, mechanical repairs, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance of power plant systems and equipment. The technician is expected to develop mastery in a specialization, work independently on simple to moderate maintenance tasks, and become increasingly familiar with other areas of the power plant. The position is based at 5100 S. Alafaya Trail, Orlando, Florida.

Systems and equipment include pumps, compressors, turbines, piping, valves, crushers, boilers, and other power plant equipment. The role requires advanced welding proficiency equivalent to an ASME standards Certified Pipe Welder, with advanced techniques potentially performed under supervision until proficiency is demonstrated. The technician also performs pipe fitting and develops millwright and machinist skills, uses technical documentation to complete maintenance work, and mentors lower-classification technicians in welding duties.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, a Florida driver's license, and either four years of power plant mechanical maintenance experience or seven years of industrial multi-craft mechanical maintenance experience. Required training includes General Physics (GPI) learnings and JPMs through the Mechanical Technician III progression level, or equivalent skills and training for external candidates. An ASME standards Certified Pipe Welder credential is preferred; a test will be administered during the selection process.

The role may require extended hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Work can take place at elevations above 100 feet and in confined spaces, as well as areas with excessive noise, chemicals, noxious fumes, vibration, extreme heat, insects, and occasional extreme weather. The work involves risk of electrical shock and frequent standing, walking, sitting, climbing, speaking and hearing, typing, and detailed inspection and reading. It also includes frequent lifting up to 40 pounds and occasional lifting of 50 pounds or more, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, digging, overhead reaching, and kneeling or crawling. Regular use of company vehicles is required.

OUC lists a starting salary of $39.098 per hour, estimated at $81,323.84 annually, with structured step progression and performance-based increases every six months up to $45.191 per hour, estimated at $93,997.28 annually. Benefits include competitive compensation, low-cost medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid life insurance premiums, a retirement program, paid time off, parental leave, educational assistance, wellness incentives, fitness facilities, and access to family-oriented recreational areas.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least four years of power plant mechanical maintenance experience, or seven years of industrial multi-craft mechanical maintenance experience.
• Valid Florida driver's license.
• Complete and maintain required certifications and specialized training.
• Complete required General Physics (GPI) learnings and JPMs through the Mechanical Technician III progression level, or have equivalent skills and training as an external candidate.
• Working knowledge of OSHA safety practices and procedures, including LOTO, PPE, vehicle safety, fire safety, fall-arrest, and confined-space protocols.
• Working knowledge of heavy-equipment mechanical maintenance and advanced welding consistent with ASME standards Certified Pipe Welder skill expectations.
• Ability to interpret and edit technical documents such as blueprints and P&IDs.
• Ability to use welding equipment, torches, beveling machines, grinders, maintenance shop tools, forklifts, mobile cranes, aerial lifts, measurement tools, and machine-shop equipment.
• Familiarity with Eclipse for LOTO procedures and JD Edwards Enterprise One for TRs and PM work orders.
• Familiarity with electrical theory, applicable regulatory guidelines and procedures, and Mechanical Technician III-level millwright and machinist skills.
• Strong problem-solving, time-management, and communication skills.
• Ability to learn and comply with OUC safety practices and procedures.
• Ability to use tools and equipment for precision measurements and perform arithmetic computations involving whole numbers, fractions, decimals, rates, ratios, and percentages.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and standard office equipment.
• Willingness to work extended hours when required, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to work in areas with elevations above 100 feet, confined spaces, excessive noise, chemicals, noxious fumes, vibration, extreme heat, insects, occasional extreme weather, and risk of electrical shock.
• Ability to meet the position's physical requirements, including frequent lifting up to 40 pounds and occasional lifting of 50 pounds or more, and regular use of company vehicles.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application; the organization does not sponsor employment visas.

Nice To Haves

• ASME standards Certified Pipe Welder certification; a test will be administered during the selection process regardless.
• Knowledge of power plant systems, redundancies, and outage schedules.
• Familiarity with power plant operations.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot power plant equipment and mechanical systems by identifying problems, evaluating alternatives, and implementing corrective action.
• Perform maintenance on steam turbines, valves, bearings, fans, pumps, air compressors, hydraulic systems, conveyor systems, crushers, and other power plant equipment.
• Perform advanced welding on power plant systems and equipment in support of troubleshooting and planned maintenance; advanced techniques may be performed under supervision until full proficiency is demonstrated.
• Perform pipe-fitting duties to construct effective piping paths.
• Demonstrate millwright and machinist skills expected at the Mechanical Technician III level, including competency in less complex tasks and developing capability in moderate and advanced tasks.
• Use P&IDs and other technical documentation showing equipment and system configurations and specifications to perform maintenance.
• Mentor and guide lower-classification technicians in welding-specialization duties and development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with structured step progression and performance-based increases every six months.
• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Paid life insurance premiums with no probationary period.
• Hybrid Retirement Program with a fully funded cash balance account, defined contribution with employer matching, and a health reimbursement account.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.
• Paid parental leave.
• Educational Assistance Program, including tuition reimbursement, paid professional association memberships, and paid conference and training opportunities.
• Wellness incentives and free access to on-site OUC fitness facilities.
• Access to family-oriented recreational areas.

What This Job Offers

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