Mecânico de central elétrica

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The pay range for this position is $41.62 - $54.50.

Job Summary

Location: Woodland, CA

This position is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing all mechanical equipment at a wood fired steam turbine electrical generation power plant. Job tasks will range from routine maintenance to complex mechanical troubleshooting and use of precision measurement tools. This position will report directly to the Maintenance Supervisor.

Key Accountabilities

*Performs repair and maintenance work following blueprint sketches and procedures involving such tasks as drilling, tapping, fabricating, welding, machinery alignment and quality control
*Identifies mechanical design, machinery improvements or problems and recommends modifications necessary for resolution
*Follows safety/environmental rules and regulations. Implements safe working practices and immediately identities hazards and recommends and/or implements repairs
*Works with all departments in a team effort to support the generating plant in attaining their goals
*Provides training and technical guidance to other team members
*Schedules, coordinates, works with, and monitors contractors on specific tasks as required
*Attends to housekeeping at the end of each job/task
*Maintains various mechanical equipment associated with biomass and gas fired boilers, steam turbines, electrical generators, compressors, water treatment equipment, pumps, valves, and other auxiliary equipment
*Uses maintenance reporting system to record time and material use, problems identified and corrected, and further actions required; provide complete history of maintenance on equipment
*Operates a wide variety of construction equipment, power equipment, hand tools and perform rigging and staging erection
*Conducts equipment and system tagging according to company and plant rules and regulations
*Uses Continuous Improvement tools as assigned for troubleshooting and improving plant equipment
*Performs housekeeping assignments as directed
*Performs equipment safety inspections as required and records results as appropriate
*Participates in small construction projects. Reads and interprets drawings, sketches, prints and specifications as required
*Orders parts as needed to affect maintenance and repair
*Performs Operations tasks on an as-needed basis and other tasks as assigned
*May be called to respond for emergency call-ins and overtime plus provide acceptable off-hours contact by phone
*Perform all other duties as assigned

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• Four years' experience as a mechanic/machinist in a power plant with knowledge of mobile heavy equipment, loaders, trucks, and welding

Other Qualifications

Preferred

• Experience in a biomass fired steam turbine power plant environment

Other Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license
• Ability to read, write and speak English and perform basic mathematical calculations
• Demonstrated use of standard mechanical tools and measurement devices
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding in four of the following skills: pipefitting, welding, machining, rigging, rotating machine repair, fabrication, machine alignment, piping schematics, mechanical drawings, basic vibration analysis
• Demonstrated ability to locate, troubleshoot, adjust, and correct defects in complex mechanical equipment
• Demonstrated knowledge of safe work practices associated with a power plant environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work with others in a team environment
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and coordinate work with others on technical subjects across job families
• Ability to work weekends, holidays and rotating shifts as required

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

The physical demands characterized here epitomize those that must be met by an employee to properly perform the integral functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In order to properly perform the integral functions of this job, the employee is required to:

• Sit, stand, or walk for a minimum of 8-hour shifts, including walking long distances, up and down stairs and on uneven ground
• Frequently lift objects of up to 75 pounds in weight, and carry objects of up to 35 pounds in weight. Occasionally the employee will have to push or pull objects of up to 70 pounds in weight
• Frequently climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or occasionally, crawl
• Talk & hear; use hands & fingers; handle & feel; and able to reach with hands and arms extensively
• Frequent operations of controls with occasional driving and fine hand function manipulations of tools and equipment
• Vision requirements for this position include close vision, color vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus

Frequently exposed to outside weather conditions, including wet and/or humid conditions, and extreme heat and cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and/or machinery and burns. Exposed to protected and unprotected heights, which requires the use of a personal fall protection system (harness/lifeline). Occasionally exposed to vibration and fumes or airborne particles which will require the use of personal protective equipment including respirators; flame retardant clothing; self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), etc. Enter and work in confined space areas.

Additional Information

Incumbents may engage in all or some combination of the activities and accountabilities, and utilize a variety of the competencies cited in this description depending upon the organization and role to which they are assigned. This description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents in this job. It is not intended as an all-inclusive list of accountabilities or responsibilities, nor is it intended to limit the rights of supervisors or management representatives to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.

At DTE Energy, we are committed to providing an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome and a sense of belonging. We seek individuals with a heart for service, a passion to help our communities prosper, and ideas to help shape the future of energy. We are proud to be an equal opportunity, employer that considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, disability, national origin, citizenship, height, weight, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal and/or state laws.