PCM Certified Repairman

Ameren • Maryland Heights, MO

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Under direct, indirect, or intermittent supervision, and working on a rotating shift schedule or day schedule as required, to do a general range of highly skilled electric arc, gas welding and cutting, brazing, pipefitting and insulation installation and/or removal on all varieties of power plant equipment. Immediate responsibility at times for the working direction of an apprentice. Work includes a general range of highly skilled electric and gas welding brazing and cutting on boiler pressure parts, pressure vessels, and piping in accordance with the applicable ASME codes and which are subject to insurance underwriters inspection and certification requirements. In addition, perform other maintenance work on heavy mechanical equipment such as repair or replacement of leaking or weakened boiler tubes; structural steel erection; replacement of liner plates in fans, coal chutes and hoppers; welding repairs to castings and equipment; fitting and welding of all sizes of piping and valves, including items such as measuring, laying out, cutting, threading, bending, fitting and installation of pipe and tubing, replacement of flange, valve, and heater gaskets; valve repacking, repair and overhaul; cleaning and replacement of condenser and heat exchanger tubes; where applicable, the repair of traveling water screens. Refractory and insulation work includes items such as but not limited to furnace wall insulation and protective covering; insulation coverings on furnace wall fire side linings, slag tanks and hoppers; gas and hot air ducts and breeching; precipitator casings, main, reheat, and extraction steam lines; boiler feed piping; steam and condensate drains; feedwater heaters and storage tanks; turbine casings, steam chests and valves. In connection with this work: Take welder qualification tests as required. Qualify welding procedures as required. Work from drawings and sketches. Check (including Workman’s Protection Assurance where appropriate) to insure that equipment to be worked on has been properly isolated and protected. Obtain required materials from storeroom. Set up rigging and operate lifting equipment. Erect and work from scaffolds. Operate and/or use mobile equipment, shop equipment, portable power tools, other portable tools, hand tools and test equipment as required to accomplish assigned jobs. Prepare reports of work done accompanied by sketches, if necessary; complete such forms as may be required. Work alone or in combination with other Repairman (Certified) or Repairman classifications when assigned. Do similar and less skilled work as required.

Requirements

• Qualification standards as established in the Apprenticeship Program.
• Must satisfy requirements as prescribed in the Supplementary Agreement on Uniform Practices Regarding Promotion to Repairman (Certified) Jobs (if no graduating apprentice is available).
• Must be accurate, steady, and calm in emergencies.
• Possess normal physical strength and endurance.
• Have no color deficiency in vision.
• Must pass prescribed welder qualification tests in accordance with the requirements of Section IX of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code.

Responsibilities

• Perform general range of highly skilled electric arc, gas welding and cutting, brazing, pipefitting and insulation installation and/or removal on all varieties of power plant equipment.
• Perform highly skilled electric and gas welding, brazing, and cutting on boiler pressure parts, pressure vessels, and piping in accordance with applicable ASME codes.
• Perform maintenance work on heavy mechanical equipment, including repair or replacement of leaking or weakened boiler tubes, structural steel erection, and replacement of liner plates in fans, coal chutes, and hoppers.
• Perform welding repairs to castings and equipment.
• Fit and weld all sizes of piping and valves, including measuring, laying out, cutting, threading, bending, fitting, and installation of pipe and tubing.
• Replace flange, valve, and heater gaskets; perform valve repacking, repair, and overhaul.
• Clean and replace condenser and heat exchanger tubes.
• Repair traveling water screens.
• Perform refractory and insulation work, including furnace wall insulation, protective covering, insulation on furnace wall fire side linings, slag tanks, hoppers, gas and hot air ducts, breeching, precipitator casings, steam lines, boiler feed piping, steam and condensate drains, feedwater heaters, storage tanks, turbine casings, steam chests, and valves.
• Take welder qualification tests and qualify welding procedures as required.
• Work from drawings and sketches.
• Ensure equipment to be worked on is properly isolated and protected.
• Obtain required materials from storeroom.
• Set up rigging and operate lifting equipment.
• Erect and work from scaffolds.
• Operate and/or use mobile equipment, shop equipment, portable power tools, other portable tools, hand tools, and test equipment.
• Prepare reports of work done, accompanied by sketches if necessary, and complete required forms.
• Work alone or in combination with other Repairman (Certified) or Repairman classifications.
• Perform similar and less skilled work as required.
• Carry out prescribed safety precautions and safeguards for self and others.
• Check for explosive gases before operating torches.
• Observe and ensure those under direction observe safety instructions.
• Perform work without disturbing other equipment.
• Execute orders quickly and properly.
• Ensure accuracy of work within required tolerances or specifications.
• Exercise special care and watchfulness to avoid errors in repair and assembly of equipment.
• Properly use and care for a wide variety of tools, materials, and equipment.
• Dispose of surplus and scrap materials after each job and keep work areas clean and orderly.

Benefits

• Annual incentive payments based on company performance and subject to sole management discretion.
• Benefits and perks provided to regular full-time employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed