Power Plant Mechanic

The City of Pasadena Water and Power Department, Power Supply division, is seeking to fill a Power Plant Mechanic position. A Power Plant Mechanic performs journey-level skilled maintenance and repair of Power Plant and hydro-electric plant power generation units and auxiliary equipment. Work assigned requires technical knowledge of the functions applicable to an area of assignment and the ability to solve routine to difficult problems. Employees in this class typically report to a Power Plant Mechanic Crew Supervisor and may provide on-the-job training to Power Plant Apprentices. Power Plant Mechanic is distinguished from Senior Power Plant Mechanic in that an incumbent in the latter class performs more complex maintenance and repairs and may serve as the working lead person on a shift. To learn more about the department please click here: Water and Power department.
There is currently one vacancy in the Power Supply division.
IDEAL CANDIDATE

The major responsibilities of this position are listed below. For more detailed information, including information on physical and mental demands, and work environment, please review the job description. The following list represents some of the essential functions of this position.

• Performs corrective and preventive maintenance and repairs on combustion turbines; removes and replaces engines from gas turbine compartment; inspects and replaces fuel nozzles, and other damaged parts and components on the jet engine and the balance of plant equipment.
• Aligns pump and motors; rebuilds valves and aligns equipment; repairs cooling towers, aligning and setting fan blades, overhauling gear boxes and installing motor bearings; performs routine inspections and troubleshooting of rotating equipment.
• Maintains and repairs hydroelectric plant and auxiliary equipment; replaces/re-bush wicket arms; removes main bearing head assembly and replaces packing; identifies shaft wear and internal issues.
• Welds and fabricates structural parts; installs and repairs steel, timber, concrete and other structural members.
• Operates mobile platform cranes, forklifts and does related rigging.
• Uses precision tools such as micrometers, calipers and borescope equipment; operates machine shop equipment, such as lathes, milling machine, hydraulic press, drill press and power hacksaw.
• Performs skilled hot work including but not limited to gas welding, electric welding, brazing, grinding, cutting and stress relieving in the repair and maintenance of electric-generating units and associated auxiliary systems and components.
• Reads and interprets blueprints and complex maintenance manuals; submits daily reports.
• May provide on-the-job training and oversee the work of a Power Plant Apprentice.
• The employee may be required to work on weekends and holidays as needed.

COMPETENCIES
The following list represents the core competencies needed for success in this position.

• Professional and Technical Expertise - Applying technical subject matter to the job.
• Learning Agility - Seeking learning opportunities and applying the lessons to one's own work.
• Mechanical Insight - Comprehending how mechanical, electrical, and structural systems operate and interact.
• General Physical Agility - Using strength, endurance, flexibility, balance, and coordination.
• Manual Dexterity - Using senses, hands, and fingers in manipulating objects quickly and efficiently.
• Safety Focus - Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE
Graduation from high school or GED equivalent and at least four years of progressively responsible experience in the repair and maintenance of mechanical equipment and machinery, two years of which were at an apprentice level in a steam and combustion Power Plant under journey-level instruction; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
SELECTION PROCESS
The selection process will consist of any combination of training and experience evaluation, performance exam, interview panel, and department-level interviews. Probationary work period is one year.
VACANCIES
There is currently one vacancy in the Power Supply Division of the Water and Power Department. The resulting eligibility list from this recruitment may be used to fill this vacancy and similar vacancies in the future.

Must possess a valid California Class C driver's license and comply with the City's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy during the course of employment.

Annual certification for CPR and First Aid.

Must possess and maintain a Forklift Operation Certificate.

Must possess and maintain a mobile elevating work platform, or boomlift certification within six months of appointment. Employment Type: Full -Time