Special Itinerant - Mechanic

NextEra Energy • Homestead, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Florida Power & Light Company is the largest electric utility in the U.S., providing reliable energy to nearly 12 million Floridians. With one of the nation’s most fuel-efficient, cost-effective power generation fleets and industry-leading reliability, we’re redefining what’s possible in energy. Want to be part of something powerful? Join our outstanding team and help shape the future of energy.
This position is located at our Turkey Point Fossil Plant in Homestead, Florida and will travel the state of Florida to support the fleet outages. Tools are provided by the company. Days and shifts will vary based on the business unit needs during the outage. Normal schedule (not supporting an outage) is a day shift Monday-Friday. Overtime hours average approximately between 400 hours to 800 hours per year. Employees are offered per diem when traveling outside of their region.
The plant operates 24/7 so individuals will be expected to work and support weekend days as needed. Job OverviewThis is a non-shift classification that works a regular day shift schedule. The primary function of this individual is to perform mechanical maintenance on plant equipment. This classification works under the direction of the Maintenance Foreman. This classification may be required to travel to other locations as workload requires.

Requirements

• Has previously held the classification of mechanic,and/or successfully completed the joint apprentice program for mechanic or equivalent.
• Pwr Plt Mtce Pos Sel Sys Test passed
• Valid Driver's License (NON CDL)

Nice To Haves

• Dual Craft Certified
• Welder Certified
• Welder Certified (PGD)

Responsibilities

• Operates all types of power and machine tools and uses any hand tools and equipment necessary to provide a safe, clean and productive work place.
• Uses precision tools when required.
• May maintain stock and records of plant mechanical materials, supplies, tools and spare parts.
• Performs preventive and minor maintenance to ensure the proper function of plant equipment.
• Performs major maintenance on plant equipment,plant construction,demolition and removal and installation of plant mechanical equipment and structures, and repair and replacement of plant mechanical equipment and structures.
• Performs associated responsibilities according to the rules contained in the safe work practices handbook and the Memorandum of Agreement.

What This Job Offers

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