Power Plant Maintenance Technician

 

Position Summary:

The incumbent of this position is responsible for performing precision work with a wide variety of tools and equipment in the repair, installation and maintenance of mechanical components in the generation facility. He or she is assigned under the general direction of the Maintenance Superintendent, and performs his or her duties in coordination with the O&M services contract.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Follows blueprint sketches and procedures to perform repair and maintenance work such as drilling, tapping, lathe operations, milling machine work, surface grinding, metal heating/cutting, and quality control.

2. Identifies mechanical design, machinery improvements or problems, and recommends modifications necessary for resolution.

3. Maintains a complete log of time, material, procedures and other information needed for the maintenance management system.

4. Follows safety/environmental rules and regulations. Implements safe working practices and immediately identifies hazards, recommends and/or implements repairs.

5. Works, as assigned, with outside contractors during overhauls, or other times when contractors are engaged in mechanical installations or outage overhaul work.

6. Handles all g