Power Plant Mechanic

DTE Energy•Woodland, CA

3d•$42 - $55•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing mechanical equipment at a wood-fired steam turbine electrical generation power plant in Woodland, California. Work ranges from routine maintenance to complex mechanical troubleshooting and use of precision measurement tools. The position reports directly to the Maintenance Supervisor. The mechanic works on mechanical equipment associated with biomass- and gas-fired boilers, steam turbines, electrical generators, compressors, water-treatment equipment, pumps, valves, and auxiliary equipment. The role also includes supporting plant operations as needed, participating in construction projects, coordinating contractors, and helping the generating plant meet its goals.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Four years of experience as a mechanic or machinist in a power plant, with knowledge of mobile heavy equipment, loaders, trucks, and welding.
Valid state driver’s license, maintained throughout employment.
Ability to read, write, and speak English and perform basic mathematical calculations.
Demonstrated use of standard mechanical tools and measurement devices.
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding in four of these areas: pipefitting, welding, machining, rigging, rotating machine repair, fabrication, machine alignment, piping schematics, mechanical drawings, and basic vibration analysis.
Ability to locate, troubleshoot, adjust, and correct defects in complex mechanical equipment.
Knowledge of safe work practices in a power plant environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work in a team environment and communicate and coordinate technical work with people across job families.
Ability to work weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts as required.
Ability to meet the physical and environmental demands of the position, including extended walking and standing, lifting and carrying, climbing, working at heights and in confined spaces, and using required personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a biomass-fired steam turbine power plant environment.

Responsibilities

Perform repair and maintenance work using blueprint sketches and procedures, including drilling, tapping, fabrication, welding, machinery alignment, and quality control.
Identify mechanical design or machinery problems and improvement opportunities, and recommend necessary modifications.
Follow safety and environmental rules, use safe work practices, identify hazards, and recommend or implement repairs.
Work with all departments to support the generating plant in achieving its goals.
Provide training and technical guidance to team members.
Schedule, coordinate, work with, and monitor contractors on assigned tasks.
Complete housekeeping at the end of jobs and perform housekeeping assignments as directed.
Maintain mechanical equipment associated with biomass- and gas-fired boilers, steam turbines, electrical generators, compressors, water-treatment equipment, pumps, valves, and auxiliary equipment.
Use the maintenance reporting system to record time and materials, identified and corrected problems, follow-up actions, and equipment maintenance history.
Operate construction and power equipment and hand tools, and perform rigging and staging erection.
Conduct equipment and system tagging according to company and plant rules.
Use assigned Continuous Improvement tools to troubleshoot and improve plant equipment.
Perform required equipment safety inspections and record results.
Participate in small construction projects and read and interpret drawings, sketches, prints, and specifications.
Order parts needed for maintenance and repair.
Perform Operations tasks as needed and other assigned duties.
Respond to emergency call-ins when required, work overtime, and maintain acceptable off-hours phone contact.
Work weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts as required.