Maintenance Operator II - Mechanical Technician - Willis, TX

JOB PURPOSE/SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, the incumbent will be responsible to Understand and Maintain a Good Working Knowledge of the various Power Plant Technical Systems.  Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, performing mechanical PM’s, welding on plate and pipe, perform alignments, troubleshooting equipment, ability to read prints, perform mechanical maintenance on pumps, piping, and equipment.  Perform the use of hand tools, power tools, drill press, lathe, grinder, and threader.  Also, the ability to use an overhead crane, rigging, and performance tools.

 

 

 

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

1. Troubleshoot, identify, maintain, and make repairs to power plant equipment. Perform Lockout/Tag out of equipment for maintenance work following the Fossil Tagging Procedure. 

2.  Specific knowledge and use of mechanical measuring devices, hand tools, shop machines, welding, laser alignment tools, and overhead cranes.

3.  Be familiar with principles of operation and function of steam boilers, turbo generators, pumps, heaters, steam traps, piping systems, and valves of all types.

4.  Comply with all Fossil Safety Procedures and Policies. 

5.  Step-up to Temporary Supervisor. 

6.  Be available to work overtime as needed. Be willing to work under unusual as well as normal working conditions pertaining to a power plant environment. 

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum education required of the position

High school diploma or GED 
Desired:
Associate’s degree in Welding, Machinist, or Mechanics
 

Minimum experience required of the position

Maintenance Operator III: 1-3 years of experience in an industrial Mechanical Role or similar field
Maintenance Operator: 3 years’ experience in an Industrial Mechanical Role or similar field
Maintenance Technician: 5 years power plant experience or equivalent experience in a plant similar to a power plant working in Mechanical Maintenance
Desired:
5 years of experience in Industrial Mechanical Maintenance
 

Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the position

 

Knowledge and demonstrated capabilities in the diagnoses and repairs pumps, valves, piping, bearings, rigging, overhead lifting, and ability to weld.
Proficient running drill press, lathes, hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring tools.
Knowledge and demonstrated capabilities welding, alignments, rigging, operating overhead and mobile cranes.
Ability to read Prints and Troubleshoot and Maintain Plant Mechanical Equipment
The ability to lift 100lbs. The ability to lift and carry 50lbs. 
The ability to climb scaffolds, stairs, and ladders. 
Must be Team Oriented and Self-Motivated. Must possess the initiative to perform task independently, provide timely and concise feedback upon request. Possess a winning attitude to achieve Departmental, Plant and Corporate Goals. 
Should possess basic computer knowledge to obtain the required skills needed to use the Entergy Fossil Applications Time and Labor (Electronic Timesheet Application) and AIMM (Maintenance Management System) and Maximo.
 

 

Any certifications, licenses, etc.

Successful completion of the EEI POSS/MASS test
Rigging
Crane Operator
Welding - GTAW & SMAW
Primary Location: Texas-Willis Texas : Orange 
Job Function: Field & Skilled Trade
FLSA Status: Nonexempt 
Relocation Option:
Union description/code: GTX-Fossil 
Number of Openings: 1
Travel Percentage:Up to 25%