Mechanic
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We generate electricity and provide energy solutions and natural gas to millions of customers through our diverse portfolio of retail brands.
A Fortune 500 company, operating in the United States and Canada, NRG delivers innovative solutions while advocating for competitive energy markets and customer choice, working towards a sustainable energy future.
More information is available at www.
nrg.
com.
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Job
Summary:
Provide mechanical maintenance support to maintain equipment in an electrical generating power plant; may perform Lead Mechanic duties during absence of a Lead Mechanic.
Essential Duties/
Responsibilities:
Recognizes safety hazards and follows safety guidelines for personal protection, protection of fellow workers and the protection of the public.
Knowledgeable of environmental rules and regulations, and effectively apply them to all work situations.
Installs, maintains tests, inspects, and repairs generating station equipment such as boilers, turbines, pumps, condensers, heat exchangers, and pressure vessels.
Replaces bearings, packing in pumps and valves, shaft seals, sleeves, seats, and other miscellaneous parts used in plant equipment.
Works with apprentice mechanics and skill enhancement employees to teach proper, safe use of tools and maintenance procedures.
Employee must arrange own transportation to work location and may be reassigned to another location at the Company's discretion.
Working Conditions:
Power Plant Environment-Work both inside and outside in all temperatures and climate conditions in accordance with Heat Stress procedures.
Around large rotating equipment, energized electrical equipment in high noise areas, and/or in confined places, on elevations in excess of 250 feet, or from platforms at heights of 5 feet or greater.
Climb stairways, ladders, and work from aerial devices.
Must be prepared to work irregular or rotating shifts and respond to emergency callout 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.
Ability to work in mentally stressful environments:
must be able to react to crises where immediate action is required to correct or curtail potentially damaging or hazardous situations.
Work with and around hazardous and non-hazardous materials (reference the waste management guidance manual).
Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as required i.
e.
steel-toed boots, respirators, goggles, safety glasses etc.
Have ability to discern and respond to verbal and auditory signals.
Ability to discern assorted colors Minimum Requirements:
High school diploma, GED or equivalent knowledge of English, mathematics and grammar.
2 years of mechanical maintenance experience in the repair, inspection, and/or maintenance of pumps, turbines, auxiliary equipment or engines OR machine shop equipment experience including inspection and preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, fabricating and diagnostics.
Minimum 2 years' experience in a chemical, manufacturing or power environment OR 2 years' military experience.
Valid State Driver's LicenseMust receive a rating of recommended on the NRG Pre-Employment Skills Assessment.
Preferred
Qualifications:
Associates degree or equivalent apprenticeship preferred.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work harmoniously in a team environment.
Strong communications skills - verbal and written.
Able to prepare reports at request of management as required.
Limited travel may be required for training or to assist with other plant locationsGeneral knowledge of environmental regulations and compliance requirements.
Basic level Computer Skills:
including MS Word, Excel and Power Point.
Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Sound level of basic mechanical aptitude skills.
Ability to use hand tools (e.
g.
wrenches, screw drivers, sledge hammers, etc.
)Ability to operate Company vehicles and equipment (e.
g.
forklift, mobile crane, etc.
) and maintain operating licenses and certifications.
TDL is required.
Knowledge of rotating equipment and general industrial maintenance activities and procedures.
Ability to operate oxygen and acetylene torches.
Ability to operate machine shop equipment (i.
e.
drill presses, lathes and boring mills).
Ability to follow, interpret and act on written and verbal job instructions, and reports, technical manuals and data.
Ability to use basic math and geometry.
Ability to use measuring devices such as micrometers.
Ability to calculate measurements and computations used to repair and maintain power plant equipment.
Ability to use a personal computer and associated software.
Ability to Tag Out/Lock Out equipment per NRG Tag Out/Lock Out procedure.
Ability to diagnose and correct mechanical equipment troubles and repairs or recommend major repairs.
Ability to perform preventative and corrective maintenance procedures on mechanical equipment.
Ability to perform plumbing and pipe fitting tasks.
Ability to set up rigging for installing and removing equipment.
Ability to order proper materials for job completion.
Ability to complete required records for work performed.
Ability to clean work area routinely.
Ability to certify as a code welder with proper training.
Ability to use gases and/or arc welding equipment for mechanical repair and fabrication of plant equipment.
Ability to remove and replace insulating materials with proper training.
Assist Operations and other maintenance personnel (e.
g.
Electrical, I&C) in the performance of assigned dutiesCoordinate contractor/vendor activities as assignedPerform other duties as may be assigned Physical Requirements:
Daily work expectation requires ability to perform tasks by walking, standing, sitting, kneeling, crouching, squatting, twisting, pushing, pulling, shoveling, climbing, and working with hand tools (up to 25 pounds) in position above and below head, and extended from body to complete repairs.
Lift, carry, position and use tools and/or equipment (weighing up to 50 lbs.
) in awkward positions, swing various weights of sledge hammers, stoop and bend to reach valves, pull on chain-falls or come-a-longs.
Ability to twist the body and neck while driving company vehicles or operating company equipment.
NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol free workplace.
To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing.
EOE AA M/F/Protected Veteran Status/DisabilityEEO is the Law Poster (The poster can be found at http:
//www.
eeoc.
gov/employers/upload/poster_screen_reader_optimized.
pdf)Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.
Official description on file with Human ResourcesSalary:
$18.
51 - $29.
82.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
We generate electricity and provide energy solutions and natural gas to millions of customers through our diverse portfolio of retail brands.
A Fortune 500 company, operating in the United States and Canada, NRG delivers innovative solutions while advocating for competitive energy markets and customer choice, working towards a sustainable energy future.
More information is available at www.
nrg.
com.
Connect with NRG on Facebook, LinkedIn and follow us on Twitter @nrgenergy.
Job
Summary:
Provide mechanical maintenance support to maintain equipment in an electrical generating power plant; may perform Lead Mechanic duties during absence of a Lead Mechanic.
Essential Duties/
Responsibilities:
Recognizes safety hazards and follows safety guidelines for personal protection, protection of fellow workers and the protection of the public.
Knowledgeable of environmental rules and regulations, and effectively apply them to all work situations.
Installs, maintains tests, inspects, and repairs generating station equipment such as boilers, turbines, pumps, condensers, heat exchangers, and pressure vessels.
Replaces bearings, packing in pumps and valves, shaft seals, sleeves, seats, and other miscellaneous parts used in plant equipment.
Works with apprentice mechanics and skill enhancement employees to teach proper, safe use of tools and maintenance procedures.
Employee must arrange own transportation to work location and may be reassigned to another location at the Company's discretion.
Working Conditions:
Power Plant Environment-Work both inside and outside in all temperatures and climate conditions in accordance with Heat Stress procedures.
Around large rotating equipment, energized electrical equipment in high noise areas, and/or in confined places, on elevations in excess of 250 feet, or from platforms at heights of 5 feet or greater.
Climb stairways, ladders, and work from aerial devices.
Must be prepared to work irregular or rotating shifts and respond to emergency callout 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.
Ability to work in mentally stressful environments:
must be able to react to crises where immediate action is required to correct or curtail potentially damaging or hazardous situations.
Work with and around hazardous and non-hazardous materials (reference the waste management guidance manual).
Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as required i.
e.
steel-toed boots, respirators, goggles, safety glasses etc.
Have ability to discern and respond to verbal and auditory signals.
Ability to discern assorted colors Minimum Requirements:
High school diploma, GED or equivalent knowledge of English, mathematics and grammar.
2 years of mechanical maintenance experience in the repair, inspection, and/or maintenance of pumps, turbines, auxiliary equipment or engines OR machine shop equipment experience including inspection and preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, fabricating and diagnostics.
Minimum 2 years' experience in a chemical, manufacturing or power environment OR 2 years' military experience.
Valid State Driver's LicenseMust receive a rating of recommended on the NRG Pre-Employment Skills Assessment.
Preferred
Qualifications:
Associates degree or equivalent apprenticeship preferred.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work harmoniously in a team environment.
Strong communications skills - verbal and written.
Able to prepare reports at request of management as required.
Limited travel may be required for training or to assist with other plant locationsGeneral knowledge of environmental regulations and compliance requirements.
Basic level Computer Skills:
including MS Word, Excel and Power Point.
Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Sound level of basic mechanical aptitude skills.
Ability to use hand tools (e.
g.
wrenches, screw drivers, sledge hammers, etc.
)Ability to operate Company vehicles and equipment (e.
g.
forklift, mobile crane, etc.
) and maintain operating licenses and certifications.
TDL is required.
Knowledge of rotating equipment and general industrial maintenance activities and procedures.
Ability to operate oxygen and acetylene torches.
Ability to operate machine shop equipment (i.
e.
drill presses, lathes and boring mills).
Ability to follow, interpret and act on written and verbal job instructions, and reports, technical manuals and data.
Ability to use basic math and geometry.
Ability to use measuring devices such as micrometers.
Ability to calculate measurements and computations used to repair and maintain power plant equipment.
Ability to use a personal computer and associated software.
Ability to Tag Out/Lock Out equipment per NRG Tag Out/Lock Out procedure.
Ability to diagnose and correct mechanical equipment troubles and repairs or recommend major repairs.
Ability to perform preventative and corrective maintenance procedures on mechanical equipment.
Ability to perform plumbing and pipe fitting tasks.
Ability to set up rigging for installing and removing equipment.
Ability to order proper materials for job completion.
Ability to complete required records for work performed.
Ability to clean work area routinely.
Ability to certify as a code welder with proper training.
Ability to use gases and/or arc welding equipment for mechanical repair and fabrication of plant equipment.
Ability to remove and replace insulating materials with proper training.
Assist Operations and other maintenance personnel (e.
g.
Electrical, I&C) in the performance of assigned dutiesCoordinate contractor/vendor activities as assignedPerform other duties as may be assigned Physical Requirements:
Daily work expectation requires ability to perform tasks by walking, standing, sitting, kneeling, crouching, squatting, twisting, pushing, pulling, shoveling, climbing, and working with hand tools (up to 25 pounds) in position above and below head, and extended from body to complete repairs.
Lift, carry, position and use tools and/or equipment (weighing up to 50 lbs.
) in awkward positions, swing various weights of sledge hammers, stoop and bend to reach valves, pull on chain-falls or come-a-longs.
Ability to twist the body and neck while driving company vehicles or operating company equipment.
NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol free workplace.
To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing.
EOE AA M/F/Protected Veteran Status/DisabilityEEO is the Law Poster (The poster can be found at http:
//www.
eeoc.
gov/employers/upload/poster_screen_reader_optimized.
pdf)Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.
Official description on file with Human ResourcesSalary:
$18.
51 - $29.
82.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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