OMT - Mechanic

Talen Energy•Berwick, PA

12d

About The Position

The OMT - Mechanic performs maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and installation of mechanical equipment at a power plant facility. Duties include pump alignment, overhauling, calibration, welding, equipment inspections, preventative and corrective maintenance, and maintaining work-order and spare-parts records. The mechanic uses operating procedures, technical manuals, and a computerized maintenance management system to support safe, reliable facility operation. The role also involves coordinating with contractors, supporting warehouse management, and assisting with capital projects or major programs as assigned.

Requirements

Knowledge of all facets of power plant operations.
Ability to make competent decisions in emergency situations.
Ability to write operating procedures, work requests, and written records.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word.
Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical one-lines, logic drawings, technical manuals, and P&IDs.
Ability to write routine reports, solve practical problems, communicate tasks and needs clearly, and train other personnel.
Knowledge of mechanical, instrumentation, and electrical equipment.
Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical equipment problems and apply resolutions in a timely manner.
Proficiency in repairing, replacing, dismantling, and inspecting defective plant equipment and parts, including pumps, valves, fans, gearboxes, demineralizers, compressors, and turbine components.
Ability to operate welding and cutting equipment and complete metal fabrication projects.
Proficiency in water chemistry.
Ability to set up and operate a drill press, pipe-threading machine, grinder, and other tools used to make and repair parts and equipment.

Responsibilities

Diagnose and repair mechanical equipment malfunctions involving equipment such as pumps, valves, fans, piping, structures, and tools.
Review oil analysis and vibration data and alert the manager to trends outside acceptable limits.
Install new mechanical equipment as required.
Use mechanical testing equipment and similar tools properly.
Clean, adjust, tighten, and perform preventative or corrective maintenance on equipment; identify equipment needing corrective maintenance.
Write, submit, and clear corrective work orders for approval.
Initiate purchase orders and coordinate with and direct outside contractors as required.
Read meters, gauges, and automatic devices and record operating data, including temperature, vibration, operating hours, pressure, and fluid flows and levels.
Keep O&M Managers informed about unusual conditions and job progress related to facility operations.
Visually inspect and listen to equipment to detect malfunctions or needs for repair, adjustment, or lubrication.
Use facility operating procedures and equipment technical manuals to maintain and repair equipment and ensure it is operated within its operating range.
Use the Computerized Maintenance Management System proficiently and complete data entry and work-order close-out thoroughly and promptly.
Document spare-parts usage and support reordering.
Perform capital project or major program responsibilities as assigned by the Maintenance Manager.
Repair, replace, dismantle, examine, lubricate, and clean defective parts.
Diagnose mechanical and operational equipment malfunctions or failures.
Read, understand, and comply with regulatory and facility safety procedures.
Manage the warehouse efficiently with the Maintenance Manager.
Work overtime or irregular hours as needed to support reliable facility operation.
Maintain the cleanliness of designated areas.
Operate a forklift or similar equipment when required.
Drive a licensed motor vehicle to supply or repair facilities to deliver or retrieve facility parts or materials when required.
Cooperate and participate as a team member.
Perform other duties assigned by Facility Management.