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Key Roles

Ensures the reliability and integrity of all plant processes and equipment through proper implementation and communication of troubleshooting and mechanical maintenance system procedures.

Considering Different Levels

EKPC has an open position for an Maintenance Mechanic in the Maintenance Department. All levels are open for consideration: 1, 2, and 3. All skill levels are being considered and the person chosen for the position will be placed in the level in which he or she is experienced. Please see below for description of all levels.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs preventive maintenance and major/minor repairs on all Plant equipment of a mechanical nature.
• Ensures all equipment requiring repair or maintenance is properly secured, isolated and tagged before work begins.
• Inspects Plant equipment for condition and operational status.
• Fabricates scaffolding, high rigging and others, as maintenance and repair assignments require.
• Maintains electric hydraulic control system.
• Assists with specifying and ordering of maintenance materials and supplies.
• Assists with preparation of monthly maintenance reports.
• Assists with training and development of new or less experienced sectional staff.
• Provides assistance to other work groups when needed.

Maintenance Mechanic Level 1

• Verify Lockout and Tagout procedure
• Adhere to Confined Space Entry procedure
• Follow Hot Work Permit Requirements
• Use proper containers for waste oils, chemicals, fluids, and oily water
• Transport flammable cloths (rags) to storage container
• Transport and store Compressed Gas Bottles
• Inspect gaskets
• Replace gaskets
• Fill out lubrication sheets
• Lubricate conveyors
• Lubricate fans
• Lubricate gears
• Lubricate mobile equipment
• Lubricate motors and gear boxes
• Lubricate pump bearings
• Lubricate valves
• Change motor oil
• Lubricate motor
• Maintain Lubrication inventories
• Change Filters
• Maintain oil levels
• Operate fork truck
• Operate mobile crane
• Operate pickup truck
• Operate elevated man lift
• Use rulers and tapes
• Identify and describe the function of the following hand tools; chisels, clamps, vice and strong backs, dies, files and abrasives, hacksaw, hammers, hammer wrenches, packing pullers, presses, propane torch, pry bars, ratchet and sockets, screwdrivers, taps, tubing benders, tubing cutters, wrenches, pliers, channel locks, and PVC pipe cutter.
• Identify and describe the function of the following power tools; belt sander, bench grinder, disc sander, electric band saw, electric drill, grinder, hole saw, impact driver, hacksaw, pipe threading and cutting machine, reciprocating saw, porti-band saw, barrel pump, grease gun, circular saw, horizontal cutoff saw.
• Identify and describe the function of the following rigging equipment; beam clamp, cable clamp, chain fall, chain hoist, come-a-long, eye bolt, rigging knots, rope (wire and fiber), shackles, slings (natural and synthetic), trolleys, turnbuckles, set up ladders, and inspect ladders.
• Set up ladders
• Inspect ladders
• Operate Parts Washer
• Operate Sand Blast Box
• Operate drill press
• Use Oxy-Acetylene Torch, gauges and bottles
• Prepare materials/surfaces for welding
• Select appropriate cutting tips
• Cut Bevels and Holes
• Perform gouging activities
• Perform scrafing
• Cut Pipe
• Cut metal sheets/plates

Maintenance Mechanic Level 2

• Perform equipment PMs
• Perform maintenance recordkeeping
• Identify spare and replacement parts
• Replace vessel openings
• Replace heads
• Replace manways
• Use precision measuring tools such as calipers, dial indicator, feeler gauge, and micrometer
• Inspect gaskets
• Replace gaskets
• Replace pipe fittings
• Plan, fabricate, and install metal piping
• Inspect piping
• Plan runs
• Sketch pipe runs
• Prepare Material List
• Layout pipes
• Cut and thread pipe
• Visually check pipe for vibration and other abnormal conditions
• Break and connect pipe flanges and fittings
• Remove and install blind flanges
• Remove, inspect, and install pipe orifices
• Replace rupture disks
• Install and remove spool pieces
• Install and remove flexible hoses
• Perform Leak Overhauls
• Repair and replace snubbers and spring hangers
• Inspect piping support clearance
• Clean out piping
• Clean strainers
• Perform PVC pipe maintenance
• Prepare and install PVC pipes
• Perform maintenance on gate valves
• Perform maintenance on globe valves
• Perform maintenance on check valves
• Perform maintenance on ball valves
• Perform maintenance on butterfly valves
• Perform maintenance on plug valves
• Perform maintenance on angle valves
• Inspect/test valve packing
• Adjust valve packing
• Install valve packing
• Fabricate valve packing
• Replace diaphragm valve components
• Test and operate valves
• Troubleshoot valve operation
• Verify valve operation
• Repair chain drives
• Replace chains
• Adjust chain tension
• Adjust and replace pulleys/sieves
• Replace belts
• Inspect and clean filters
• Replace filters and elements
• Read gauges
• Inspect sootblower
• Inspect and repair access ladders and platforms
• Maintain and repair ash hoppers
• Repair and replace hopper gates
• Maintain and repair vacuum system
• Maintain and replace vacuum blowers
• Maintain and replace pressure blowers
• Repair pneumatic system
• Maintain Bag House
• Lubricate pump bearings
• Repair and replace water pumps
• Perform PM on water pumps
• Perform PM on solids contact unit
• Perform PM on chemical addition equipment
• Maintain air heater wash lines
• Maintain dampers
• Maintain oil pump and filters
• Unplug air heaters
• Maintain heat exchanger
• Perform PM on air compressor
• Replace head and tail pulleys
• Repair drive couplings
• Repair gear drives
• Replace bearings
• Track coal feeders
• Inspect belts
• Perform belt replacement
• Perform feeder pans replacement
• Maintain vibratory coal feeders
• Adjust feeder counterweight
• Change spring hangers
• Maintain and repair coal sampling system
• Maintain and repair coal silos and coal chutes
• Install ceramic bricks
• Maintain, inspect and grease crusher
• Repair and replace hammers and screens
• Perform unloader weekly and monthly inspection
• Monitor unloader bucket condition
• Maintain car dumper
• Operate crane on barge unloader
• Adjust clamp tension
• Adjust chain sag
• Chain chain and barge cable
• Maintain barge unloader
• Add and remove links to sprocket chains
• Add oil to chain lub oil reservoirs
• Align gear and sprocket drives
• Fabricate conveyor belt framework
• Lubricate pulley bearings
• Maintain and replace impact rollers
• Maintain conditioner lubrication system
• Maintain dust suppression system
• Maintain take-up pulleys
• Repair coal conditioners (hammermills)
• Replace, rebuilt, repair, and align coal handling sump pumps
• Repair conveyor belt framework
• Repair and replace conveyor belt scrapers
• Replace a hydraulic hose
• Repair counterweight pulleys
• Repair and replace gear/sprocket drives
• Repair guide dogs on counterweights
• Repair and replace head pulleys
• Repair hopper vibrators
• Repair magnetic metal separator
• Repair reclaimer feeders
• Repair reclaimer hopper grates
• Repair and replace snubber pulleys
• Repair vibrating feeders
• Replace bearings
• Replace guide rollers
• Replace idler rollers
• Replace return rollers
• Replace shafts
• Replace taper locks
• Replace trough rollers
• Rig for conveyor belt replacement
• Rig for counterweight removal
• Splice conveyor belts
• Track conveyor belts
• Winch belts on and off
• Repair and replace conveyor belts
• Lubricate sampler
• Replace sampler mill hammers and screens
• Inspect Hoists
• Rigging hand signals
• Erect scaffolding
• Place proper flooring on scaffolds
• Install toe boards on scaffold
• Inspect scaffolding
• Assist in the construction/setup scaffolding
• Adjust safety guards
• Operate metal shears
• Operate hydraulic press
• Align couplings
• Maintain grinding wheels
• Perform drilling and taping operation
• Read prints and diagrams
• Perform non-certified welds
• Select, setup, and operate welding equipment
• Perform Carbon 7018 welds
• Perform brazing and soldering
• Perform structural welding
• Remove and transport pump to shop
• Repair pump in place
• Disassemble and reassemble pump
• Inspect pump internal components
• Fill to required lubrication level
• Check rotation
• Replace pump packing
• Disassemble and reassemble pump
• Repair shaft sleeves
• Repair shaft
• Repair throttle speed reduction gear
• Repair throttle balancing drum
• Check rotation
• Check head pressure
• Inspect pump internal components
• Perform routine maintenance on pump
• Replace shaft bearings
• Replace pump
• Replace seals
• Adjust stroke travel
• Inspect check valves
• Locate pumps
• Replace pump internals
• Identify and repair vacuum leaks
• Inspect cooling water system
• Inspect water level
• Inspect inlet and outlet lines and valves
• Inspect oil levels
• Lubricate pump bearings
• Inspect drive couplings
• Add/drain/change oil
• Change filter
• Perform fan alignment
• Replace drive belts
• Replace pulleys
• Replace fan blades
• Replace fan guards
• Overhaul and replace dampers
• Service gearbox
• Perform maintenance on FD and ID Fans
• Perform leak detection
• Locate feedwater heaters
• Remove/Replace level indicator
• Replace piping vents and drains
• Perform leak detection
• Replace recirculation control valves
• Replace steam desuperheating valves
• Replace vacuum breaking valves
• Replace condenser door gaskets
• Replace drain cooler
• Rod-out drain cooler tube bundle
• Plug drain cooler tube leak
• Repair hot well baffles
• Replace drain valve
• Service Fire Protection Equipment
• Repair and replace fire hydrants

Maintenance Mechanic Level 3

• Identify spare and replacement parts
• Select appropriate pipe for application
• Fabricate pipe
• Field replace piping
• Replace pump suction filter
• Replace discharge filter
• Repair EHC accumulator
• Check tubing for leaks
• Check pump for leaks
• Maintain and replace pressure blowers
• Maintain Bag House
• Access alarms using the ash system computer
• Identify problems that cause alarms in the ash system
• Adjust index setting on precipitator lines
• Identify differential pressure settings and shutdown times on the ash system bag house
• Maintain economizer
• Repair solids contact unit
• Repair chemical addition equipment
• Adjust internal clearances
• Inspect internal components for wear
• Maintain heat exchanger
• Replace air compressor unit
• Service drive reducers
• Troubleshoot compressor
• troubleshoot coal feeder operation
• Perform mill disassembly and reassembly
• Perform pulverizer grinding section overhaul
• Troubleshoot operational problems and repair car dumper
• Troubleshoot operational problems and repair barge unloader
• Troubleshoot operational problems and repair barge unloader deck winch unit
• Troubleshoot operational problems and repair hydraulic system
• Troubleshoot operational problems and repair gear reducer
• Troubleshoot/repair sampler flop gates
• Troubleshoot/repair sampler
• Double Parallel Alignment
• Laser alignment
• Rim and face alignment
• Use Overhead Manual and Power Hoists
• Use Overhead Cranes
• Use Jib Cranes
• Determine rigging path
• Perform complicated rigging
• Adjust feeds and speeds
• Align couplings
• Maintain grinding wheels
• Maintain machine shop tools and equipment
• Perform drilling and tapping operation
• Perform fabrication and lay-out work
• Perform general drafting operation
• Read prints and diagrams
• Make field and shop sketches
• Take field measurements
• Order or obtain materials
• Perform material layout
• Cut and clean edges of material
• Fabricate structural steel
• Fabricate steel plate
• Fabricate piping
• Operate plasma arc torch
• Shear a piece of metal
• Punch a piece of metal
• Remove and transport pump to shop
• Repair pump in place
• Disassemble and reassemble pump
• Inspect pump internal components
• Fill to required lubrication level
• Check rotation
• Replace pump
• Replace seals
• Adjust stroke travel
• Replace check valves
• Troubleshooting vacuum pump operation
• Inspect and troubleshoot hydraulic system
• Add/drain/change oil
• Change filter
• Replace pump assembly
• Replace belts/sheave
• Disconnect/connect hoses/piping
• Replace hydraulic drive motor

Key Requirements

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent.  Additional mechanical related training preferred.

Experience:

• Three (3) years of related mechanical maintenance experience preferred.  Demonstrated experience in operating and maintaining shop equipment and tools.

Skills and Abilities:

• Must have the ability to read and understand blue prints, schematic drawings, diagrams, and instruction manuals.
• Must possess an effective working knowledge of plant maintenance and equipment and recordkeeping related to the maintenance system.
• Must be able to properly use a wide variety of hand tools, measuring instruments, etc.
• Must be able to operate mobile equipment such as man life, forklift, and trucks.

Competencies

• Technical/Professional Knowledge & Skills
• Safety Awareness
• Contributing to Team Success
• Decision Making
• Work Standards

Working Conditions

• On-Call position; must have residential telephone and live within one and a half (1.5) hours of Plant; must have a valid driver's license.
• Non-scheduled overtime is a normal part of the job.
• Regular lifting up to 100 lbs. and occasional lifting over 100 lbs. and work at heights on ladders, gratings, and platforms.
• Work environment conditions include: noise, heat in excess of 100 degrees, gas emissions, chemical vapors, dust, high-pressure lines & high voltage equipment.
• Must pass an aptitude test and physical ability test and follow procedures for wearing a respirator and other personal protective equipment.