Job Description
Job Summary
As a Mechanic Trainee, you will learn to perform maintenance on power station mechanical equipment. Successful candidates will perform overhauling and maintenance of major industrial equipment such as pumps, turbines and other rotating equipment. Overtime, planned and emergency, is required. You will be placed in a 42 month standardized skills development program at the appropriate rate of pay based upon your previous experience, qualifications, demonstrated skills and competencies. This position does not provide paid relocation assistance. Starting hourly pay is $24.61.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience
• 0 - 2+ years of experience in operating and maintaining major industrial equipment such as pumps, motors, valves, gear boxes, hydraulic systems, and turbines in an industrial environment (i.e. shipyard, military, paper mill, steel mill, power station or other heavy industry, working with hand tools, industrial tools, machining tools, rigging, scaffolding, forklifts, coarse and precision measurement tools, vendor manuals, etc.
• Basic computer skills including keyboarding
• Ability to work occasional planned and emergency overtime.
• Strongly prefer: Journeyman craftsman experience and/or candidates who have power plant/power generation maintenance experience, power station operation experience, welding or machinist experience.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift and carry at least 75 lbs. and good physical agility is required.
• Valid driver's license.
Education Requirements
High School Diploma or GED required