p/p mechanic - Fayetteville, United States - Fayetteville's Hometown Utility

    Fayetteville's Hometown Utility
    Fayetteville's Hometown Utility Fayetteville, United States

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    Job Description

    SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
    This class is responsible for performing preventative/routine, and emergency maintenance to equipment for safe/efficient plant operation.

    Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, troubleshooting/ diagnosing/testing/repairing pumps/valves/turbines/compressors/boilers/fans, and piping systems, etc; assisting in testing mechanical equipment to determine optimal operating operations; performing layout/fabrication/rigging/welding; taking measurements to design piping and steel fabrication; cutting/cleaning/grinding/hanging/painting structures/piping.

    Oversees/ provides liaison for contractor personnel in performing tasks above. Operates under direct supervision of the Power Plant Maintenance Supervisor, in accordance with established policies and procedures. Extended hours, and on-call availability are required. Performs related work as required.


    EQUIPMENT OPERATED:
    Plant vehicles, computer, welding/testing equipment, manual tools, communication, and other equipment/tools as required.

    FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS,


    AND ABILITIES:

    Good knowledge of safety rules, regulations, and procedures; good knowledge of operating systems, flow diagrams, and mechanical drawings; good knowledge in the principles/practices governing power plant mechanical maintenance; skill in performing welding/cutting, and pipe fitting; ability to prepare/maintain logs/reports; ability to communicate both orally/writing; ability to maintain effective working relationships with contractors/employees.


    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
    (A) Graduation from an accredited two (2) year community college/technical school with a degree/certification in mechanical technology or related field and a minimum of two (2) years of mechanical maintenance experience in an industrial facility; OR

    (B) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and a minimum of four (4) years of experience as defined in (A) above; OR

    (C) An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience as defined in (A), (B), and (C) above.


    SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
    Must carry a pager, be on-call, and report, on site, within a specified time.


    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
    Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position.


    SAFETY HAZARDS:

    Loud noises, vibration, moving mechanical parts, electrical current, chemicals, fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, oils, and other hazards associated with the position.


    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
    As required in the Public Works Commission's Safety Manual.

    EMPLOYER'


    S RIGHTS:
    This job description is general and illustrative of the kind of duties required of this position.

    It is not exhaustive and does not contain a detailed description of all the duties that may be assigned to the incumbent occupying this position.


    GRADE 406X$24.25-$31.94/hour