*COVER LETTER REQUIREMENT* To be further considered for this position you are required to respond to the following questions in the cover letter portion of your application:
- If you have participated in a formal Apprentice Plant Mechanic or related program, explain when you participated (dates), for how long (years), and for what organization(s) did you serve the apprenticeship.
- Please describe your hydro-electric mechanical maintenance experience.
This posting will be used to create an eligibility list of qualified candidates to fill current and future limited term and full time Hydro Plant Mechanic vacancies. This list may also be used to fill Advanced Apprentice, Hydro Plant Mechanic vacancies.
Purpose
Under general supervision, performs mechanical maintenance, repair and overhaul of hydroelectric and nuclear generating systems and subsystems and may be called upon to apply previously acquired metal specialty.
Major Duties & Responsibilities
- Performs skilled mechanical work in the installation, maintenance, repair, overhaul, and rebuilding of equipment and facilities of electrical generating plants
- Works on hydro and steam power supply and conversion systems, and on related subsystems for lubrication, cooling, governing, fuel handling, water storage, and on-plant and site services.
- Consults drawings, manuals, catalogs and other sources of information.
- Lays out work, cuts, fits, joins and performs skilled operations on light and heavy metals and other materials; does pipe work and makes pressure tests.
- Cleans and overhauls valves, pumps, spray systems, condensers and pressure vessels; aligns shafts, fits bearings and replaces seals and packing.
- Maintains, repairs and overhauls geared mechanisms and operating machinery; runs tests and makes adjustments.
- Operates vehicles, industrial tractors, cranes and hoists; performs rigging incidental to regular assignments.
- Undertakes skilled tasks of the acquired specialized craft.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience: Progressively responsible experience in heavy industrial-mechanical maintenance and repair work in a recognized trade such as machinist, welder, pipe fitter or millwright.
Skill To: Perform basic shop mathematics; use and read precision instruments such as micrometers, veneer calipers and dial indicators; complete work requests clearly and accurately; read complex written text contained in plant procedure manuals; read and understand blueprints and schematics; produce a finished product within tolerances; safely operate cranes; operate drill presses; and communicate effectively orally. May require the skill to: safely operate machining equipment, engine lathes, milling machines (vertical and horizontal), cutting machines, threading machines, lapping machines, grinders (air, electric, and surface); use TIG, MIG, gas, arc and/or plasma welding; use cutting torches; perform certified rod welding; braxing; silver soldering; and preparing pipe or material for welding and pipefitting.
Knowledge Of: Safety procedures; hydraulics; various mechanical systems (steam, water and fuel); valve disassembly; rigging procedures; and common shop equipment. May require knowledge of: wet and dry air conditioning; forced air and radiant heating; ferrous and nonferrous materials; procedures to machine a variety of materials; sheet metal work, layout and manufacture
Desirable Qualifications
Experience with the following:
- Lathe and Mill machining
- Hydro mechanical maintenance
- Welding
- Heavy rigging
- Complex hydraulics
- Crane operation and maintenance
Job Code: 50051860 PLANT MECH
Sacramento Municipal Utility District
6201 S St
Sacramento
California United States
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