About the Role
The primary responsibility of the Mechanical Technician is to safely accomplish the installation, maintenance, inspection, and repair of the heavy rotating machinery used mainly in power generation applications, focusing on turbine mechanics. This role requires close collaboration with Supervisors, Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) personnel, and the Operations Department to achieve operational 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: Work closely with Outage Managers, Field Service Engineers, and Supervisors.
External: Build rapport with plant crews and contractors.
Qualifications, Experience, & Skills
- Diploma in a Technical Field, with 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 with the utilization of tooling required.
- Good understanding of the latest technology and innovations.
- Knowledge of applicable legal, quality, and HSSE requirements.
- Good knowledge of power plant operations, maintenance practices, and procedures.
- Willingness to travel and work on international sites, including 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.
- Adheres to daily work assignments at site as designated by leadership.
