Power Plant Maintenance Mechanic

MIT•Cambridge, MA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Power Plant Maintenance Mechanic at the Central Utilities Plant (CUP) is primarily responsible for performing precision work with a wide variety of tools and equipment to repair, install, and maintain mechanical components. This role ensures the reliable and continued operation of CUP Facilities by maintaining mechanical equipment within design parameters and in compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. The mechanic will work collaboratively with all MIT Departments to support CUP goals, perform repair and maintenance tasks including welding, drilling, aligning, tapping, surface grinding, cutting, and quality control. They will also identify mechanical design issues, troubleshoot, provide machinery improvements, and recommend modifications. The position involves implementing safe work practices, identifying hazards, performing plant rigging, operating lifting equipment, designing and fabricating repair parts, training others, coordinating and monitoring contractors, tracking spare parts, tools, and consumables, and maintaining a clean and safe work environment.

Requirements

EPA Freon Certificate (or ability to attain within a year)
Hoisting License 1C
Hoisting License 3A
Driver’s License
High School Diploma or equivalent
A minimum of five years of experience in power generation or central utility plant with large rotating equipment in an academic, hospital, marine or industrial environment
Ability to move 50 pounds

Nice To Haves

Scaffolding Certificate

Responsibilities

Perform precision work with a wide variety of tools and equipment to repair, install, and maintain mechanical components.
Ensure all CUP mechanical equipment is maintained within design parameters and in full compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Ensure all work is done in a safe manner.
Work collaboratively with all MIT Departments in a team effort to support the CUP in attaining goals.
Perform repair and maintenance work following prints and procedures and involving tasks such as welding, drilling, aligning, tapping, surface grinding, cutting and quality control.
Identify mechanical design, troubleshoot and provide machinery improvements or identify problems and recommend modifications necessary for resolution.
Implement safe work practices and immediately identify hazards and recommend and/or implement repairs.
Perform plant rigging and operate lifting equipment in order to handle heavy machinery and materials safely.
Design and fabricate repair parts and/or work with MIT Machine Shop to accomplish repairs.
Train others to gain knowledge as needed.
Coordinate, communicate and monitor contractors on specific tasks as required.
Keep track of spare parts, tools and consumables as they are used and assist in tracking physical inventories.
Maintain CUP Facilities, the workshop, and related worksites in a clean and safe condition.