Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned):
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Perform inspections, maintenance, and repair work while following appropriate safety practices.
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Inspect, adjust, rebuild, laser align, balance, and level pumps, fans, and other rotating machinery as required, either independently or under the guidance of a senior mechanic.
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Carry out welding repairs, including welded piping repairs and installations using steel plate and work platforms.
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Perform preventive maintenance tasks on plant mechanical and electrical equipment.
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Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical faults.
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Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation for reporting purposes.
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Work closely with senior maintenance personnel to develop electrical and mechanical skills.
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Participate in plant shutdown activities, including teardown and inspection of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical equipment.
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Be available for on-call duties and overtime based on operational requirements.
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Assist warehouse and operations personnel when required.
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Maintain work areas in a clean, safe, and orderly condition, including plant and workshop housekeeping tasks.
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Follow all workplace procedures and safety policies.
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Support site safety and quality initiatives.
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Complete required training and qualifications to progress toward senior mechanic responsibilities.
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Perform other duties as assigned by the maintenance supervisor or manager.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Leaving Certificate, three (3) years power or industrial plant experience in the repair, troubleshooting and maintenance of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical equipment.
Formal technical or apprentice training in two or more fields of electricity, welding, mechanical, millwright, plumbing or machining is required or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge in the safe and proper use of hand tools, meters, lathes, drill presses, cutting torches, rigging, etc.
Formal training in the safe use of fork trucks, MEWP's, hoists, etc. is preferred. Working knowledge of boilers, steam turbines and material handling equipment would be advantageous.
*Trade qualification in a discipline relevant to the field of work.
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Excellent English, both written and verbal communication. Ability to read and interpret documents such as rules, technical procedures, operating and maintenance instructions, and other procedure manuals. Ability to speak and communicate effectively with supervisors and other employees of the organization. Ability to write and fill out forms.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Welding, electrical, or machinist certifications desirable.
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: Ability to take appropriate safe action on his/her own initiative to prevent equipment damage or injury to personnel during emergencies or unusual situations.
