Maintenance Mechanic

Maintenance Mechanic Job Highlights

Company Profile

NRG Energy is one of the leading integrated power companies in the U.S. and Canada. The company is powered by people and built on dynamic retail brands with diverse generation resources. It aims to create a sustainable energy future by bringing the power of energy to people and organizations.

Job Profile

The company is looking to hire a Maintenance Mechanic who will work together under general supervision.

Install, inspect, maintain, and repair work on plant equipment such as boilers, turbines and auxiliary equipment; perform cutting and welding; assist in disassembling and assembling equipment, piping, tubing, and flanges; mount and align equipment to industry standards; use standard measurement and precision tools and devices to close tolerances; is a member of the station’s fire brigade or acts as a station fire guide for outside fire departments; perform all activities in accordance with applicable health, safety, and environmental standards; utilize computer and other technology-based work management systems as may be required in performing work duties; perform all activities in a high quality manner to achieve best industry practice; operate standard machine tools, power and hand tools in a safe, effective manner; be able to read and understand technical information such as prints, engineering data, charts, and graphs; perform general cleaning and painting; interact with station personnel, contractors and others to perform MM functions; respond to overtime requests as needed; handle special assignments; and perform other duties as assigned.

Educational Qualification

• Applicants should have a High School Degree or Equivalent

Work Experience

• Possess 3 to 7 years of experience related to power plants or other heavy industry operation and maintenance and experience repairing and overhauling mechanical equipment and such related work.
• Ability to properly use standard/precision tools, and equipment; read, and interpret blueprints, plans, and technical instructions.
• Candidates must receive a rating of “Recommended” on the NRG Pre-Employment Skills Assessment.
• Journeyman-trained and skilled (experienced) worker in a specific trade related to industrial or power plant work, such as pipefitter, millwright, mechanic, boilermaker, electrician, or machinist is required

Duties/Responsibilities

• Complete cutting and welding activities and make pressure welds, as assigned.
• Inspect, service, and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment involving inspecting, diagnosing, dismantling, assembling, modifying, and repairing generators, boilers and auxiliaries, furnaces, pumps, and fuel handling and ash handling systems.
• Install, inspect, maintain, and replace pumps and valves, boiler casings and gaskets, pipes, and tubes.
• Maintain equipment and areas in a safe and clean condition.
• Operate bridge cranes, forklifts, or other mobile equipment as required.
• Perform predictive and preventive maintenance activities and equipment performance analysis using diagnostic technologies and portable test equipment.
• Plan and coordinate work; instruct, train, and check the work of personnel engaged in maintenance activities.
• Prepare work permits and administer the SAFE Access to Plant, or similar systems, as it applies to the equipment for which the Maintenance Mechanic is responsible.
• Properly rig and hoist equipment.
• Read, interpret, modify, and implement technical information found in manufacturer’s technical manuals, electrical and mechanical blueprints, P&IDs, and operating and maintenance procedures.
• Troubleshoot equipment and system problems to determine the root cause and proper corrective action.
• Utilize correct maintenance practices and procedures to perform detailed equipment inspections; identify part requirements and repair methods; work to close tolerances; make equipment repairs to OEM specifications.
• Work safely and follow facility and company policies and procedures.
• Participate in ongoing training to maintain and enhance skills required to perform all Maintenance Mechanic duties and assist in the training of others
• Assist other job classifications and departments as may be required.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Must have knowledge of job safety requirements, strong verbal and written communications skills, and interpersonal skills, and possess a demonstrated ability to learn.

Working Conditions

• Exposed to both indoor and outdoor environmental conditions, cold and hot temperatures, and moderate to high noise levels.
• Requires a person to occasionally bend, stoop, reach, push, pull, walk, sit, stand and climb.

Employer’s Statement

NRG Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.