Power Plant Mechanic

PacifiCorp•Glenrock, WY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

A Plant Mechanic is a Journeyman Mechanic who is responsible for installing and maintaining structural or mechanical equipment at the plant including fired and unfired pressure vessels, turbines, pumps, pulverizers and piping systems. Daily interfacing with basic thermodynamics, hydraulics and blue print reading. Tasks may include but not limited to connecting compression fittings, removal and replacement of thermocouple assemblies and minor operation of equipment.

Requirements

High School diploma, GED, or proof of equivalent.
Minimum 3-4 years Journeyman level Mechanical experience, (preferred experience in a power or chemical plant), OR completion of college level associate degree in related field of study with field experience; OR completion of an apprenticeship or other equivalent training that resulted in certification at the Journeyman level.
Must be able to perform critical alignments on all rotating equipment using roto-align equipment. Includes pumps, fan and gearboxes.
Must be able to weld low pressure, carbon steel pipe up to 6” in diameter.
Must be able to install bearings, mechanicals seals, packing, and rebuild pumps, valves, and gearboxes.
Must understand and utilize mathematical calculations for rigging purposes when lifting equipment.
Must understand coal handling equipment and maintain coal belts and associated equipment.
Must be able to perform machine shop work using a lathe, drill press, boring bar, etc.
Must pass a Written and Practical Mechanical exam.
Must pass a pre-employment physical exam and Drug and Alcohol test.
Must be able to work in power plant conditions and meet the physical demands as noted below.
Must have a positive team attitude when working with other team members.
Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.
Follows industry or specific guidelines, particularly as they relate to safety, health and environmental practices.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a Journeyman Plant Mechanic
Certified Welder

Responsibilities

Installing and maintaining structural or mechanical equipment at the plant including fired and unfired pressure vessels, turbines, pumps, pulverizers and piping systems.
Daily interfacing with basic thermodynamics, hydraulics and blue print reading.
Connecting compression fittings.
Removal and replacement of thermocouple assemblies.
Minor operation of equipment.
Performing critical alignments on all rotating equipment using roto-align equipment, including pumps, fans, and gearboxes.
Welding low pressure, carbon steel pipe up to 6” in diameter.
Installing bearings, mechanical seals, and packing.
Rebuilding pumps, valves, and gearboxes.
Utilizing mathematical calculations for rigging purposes when lifting equipment.
Maintaining coal handling equipment, coal belts, and associated equipment.
Performing machine shop work using a lathe, drill press, boring bar, etc.