Energy Services Mechanic Sr.

Tawwa; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

LCRA Energy Services is seeking a driven Senior Mechanic based in Austin to oversee maintenance and repair of hydro mechanical equipment including turbines, generators, floodgates, valves and pumps. You will read blueprints, consult manuals, and coordinate with electrical and controls personnel to ensure reliable operation.

Four or more years of maintenance experience are required; a mechanical/industrial maintenance degree may substitute; a valid driver's license is essential.

Qualifications

• Four or more years of experience in maintenance and/or repair of mechanical equipment.
• A degree(s) in mechanical or industrial maintenance, instrumentation, controls or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.
• Driver's license

Responsibilities

• Install, inspect, repair, and test mechanical equipment.
• Read blueprints, consult manuals and parts lists to assist in performing work; keep drawings and schematics up to date and accurate.
• Assist electrical and controls personnel in performing bearing work, friction and anti-friction, on equipment like turbine-generators and pumps.
• Perform planning and scheduling of work (checking parts availability, equipment availability, and labor). May provide guidance to maintenance crews periodically.
• Operate handheld manual tools and power tools (e.g., rock saws and cut-off saws) in performing repair and maintenance tasks.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Education

Degree in mechanical or industrial maintenance

Job description

Here's The Role

Do you have power plant maintenance experience? We are seeking a driven and detail-orientated individual for our Energy Services Mechanic Senior position! This is an opportunity to join the dam and hydro mechanical maintenance team in Austin. In this role, you will be responsible for the upkeep, inspection and repair on turbines, generators, floodgates, air compressors, gear reducers, valves, pumps, and fans in our hydro facilities. If you are a motivated individual looking to contribute to a company that values its employees and the community, then we apply and join our team!

How You’ll Contribute

• Install, inspect, repair, and test mechanical equipment.
• Read blueprints, consult manuals and parts lists to assist in performing work; keep drawings and schematics up to date and accurate.
• Assist electrical and controls personnel in performing bearing work, friction and anti-friction, on equipment like turbine-generators and pumps.
• Perform planning and scheduling of work (checking parts availability, equipment availability, and labor). May provide guidance to maintenance crews periodically.
• Operate handheld manual tools and power tools (e.g., rock saws and cut-off saws) in performing repair and maintenance tasks.

How You’re Qualified

• Four or more years of experience in maintenance and/or repair of mechanical equipment or other relevant experience.
• A degree(s) in mechanical or industrial maintenance, instrumentation, controls or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.
• Driver's license

How You’ll Stand Out

• Experience in a power plant environment.

How We’ll Support You

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Equal Opportunity Employer

LCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment.

LCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resources [phone] or email [e-mail]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.