About the Role
The primary responsibility of the Mechanical Technician – Steam and Gas is to safely accomplish the installation, maintenance, inspection, and repair of the heavy rotating machinery used mainly in power generation applications. The ideal candidate will work closely with Supervisors, HSE personnel, and the Operations Department to achieve these goals.
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Key Accountabilities
Essential Functions
- Read schematic drawings and technical documentation to determine proper work procedures.
- Dismantle and assemble machinery and equipment using a variety of hand, power, pneumatic, and hydraulic tools.
- Move machinery, parts, and equipment using hoists, cranes, chain falls, and trucks.
- Align machinery and equipment using hoists, squares, micrometers, dial indicators, or based on laser alignment equipment specialist recommendations.
- Perform machine and component inspections using precision measuring equipment such as micrometers, rules, and calipers.
- Responsible for control of tools, equipment, and supplies.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Communication & Working Relationships
Internal: Needs to work closely with the Outage Managers, Field Service Engineers, and Supervisors.
External: Needs to build rapport with plant crews and contractors.
Qualifications, Experience, & Skills
- Diploma in Technical Field; Gas Turbine Systems Technician preferred.
- Minimum of two (2) years’ experience maintaining, dismantling, and installing machinery and industrial service equipment, including various pumps, motors, fans, generators, and turbines.
- Minimum experience required for utilization of tooling.
- Good understanding of the latest technology and innovation.
- Knowledge of applicable legal, quality, and HSSE requirements.
- Strong knowledge of power plant operations, maintenance, equipment, practices, and procedures.
- Willing to travel.
- Willing to work on international sites, in hardship locations, and shift work.
Behavioural Competencies
- Achievement-oriented.
- Team player.
- Able to work with several cultures simultaneously.
- Punctual, follows team shift timings, and leads by example.
- Must adhere to daily tasks on-site as assigned by leadership.
