Maintenance Operator II - Mechanical Technician - Willis, TX

MSCCN; Willis (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

MSCCN is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Operator/Technician to support our power plant equipment. The role focuses on mechanical maintenance, welding, pump and valve work, and aligns components per prints.

You will operate shop tools and overhead cranes, and follow strict safety procedures. The position requires high school diploma or GED, with an Associate’s degree in Welding or Machinist preferred; experience 1–5 years in an industrial mechanical role is desirable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s degree in Welding, Machinist, or Mechanics preferred.
• Maintenance roles in industrial/mechanical settings with 1–5 years experience for Operator III/II/Technician.
• Knowledge of pumps, valves, piping, bearings, rigging, and overhead lifting.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair power plant equipment.
• Perform Lockout\/Tagout procedures.
• Read prints and diagnose mechanical issues.
• Operate drills, lathes, grinders and shop machines.
• Perform welding (GTAW and SMAW) and alignments.
• Work overtime as needed in a power plant environment.

Skills

Mechanical Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Rigging

Overhead Crane

Read Prints

Welding GTAW

Welding SMAW

Pumps & Valves

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree welding\/machinist

Tools

Drill press

Lathe

Grinder

Shop measuring tools

Overhead crane controls

Job description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS

Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

JOB PURPOSE/SUMMARY

Under general supervision, the incumbent will be responsible to Understand and Maintain a Good Working Knowledge of the various Power Plant Technical Systems. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, performing mechanical PM’s, welding on plate and pipe, perform alignments, troubleshooting equipment, ability to read prints, perform mechanical maintenance on pumps, piping, and equipment. Perform the use of hand tools, power tools, drill press, lathe, grinder, and threader. Also, the ability to use an overhead crane, rigging, and performance tools.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1. Troubleshoot, identify, maintain, and make repairs to power plant equipment. Perform Lockout/Tag out of equipment for maintenance work following the Fossil Tagging Procedure.
• 2. Specific knowledge and use of mechanical measuring devices, hand tools, shop machines, welding, laser alignment tools, and overhead cranes.
• 3. Be familiar with principles of operation and function of steam boilers, turbo generators, pumps, heaters, steam traps, piping systems, and valves of all types.
• 4. Comply with all Fossil Safety Procedures and Policies.
• 5. Step-up to Temporary Supervisor.
• 6. Be available to work overtime as needed. Be willing to work under unusual as well as normal working conditions pertaining to a power plant environment.

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Minimum education required of the position

• High school diploma or GED

Desired:

• Associate’s degree in Welding, Machinist, or Mechanics

Minimum experience required of the position

• Maintenance Operator III: 1-3 years of experience in an industrial Mechanical Role or similar field
• Maintenance Operator: 3 years’ experience in an Industrial Mechanical Role or similar field
• Maintenance Technician: 5 years power plant experience or equivalent experience in a plant similar to a power plant working in Mechanical Maintenance

Desired:

• 5 years of experience in Industrial Mechanical Maintenance

Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the position

• Knowledge and demonstrated capabilities in the diagnoses and repairs pumps, valves, piping, bearings, rigging, overhead lifting, and ability to weld.
• Proficient running drill press, lathes, hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring tools.
• Knowledge and demonstrated capabilities welding, alignments, rigging, operating overhead and mobile cranes.
• Ability to read Prints and Troubleshoot and Maintain Plant Mechanical Equipment
• The ability to lift 100lbs. The ability to lift and carry 50lbs.
• The ability to climb scaffolds, stairs, and ladders.
• Must be Team Oriented and Self-Motivated. Must possess the initiative to perform task independently, provide timely and concise feedback upon request. Possess a winning attitude to achieve Departmental, Plant and Corporate Goals.
• Should possess basic computer knowledge to obtain the required skills needed to use the Entergy Fossil Applications Time and Labor (Electronic Timesheet Application) and AIMM (Maintenance Management System) and Maximo.

Any certifications, licenses, etc.

• Successful completion of the EEi POSS/MASS test
• Rigging
• Crane Operator
• Welding - GTAW & SMAW

Primary Location: Texas-Willis Texas : Orange

Job Function: Field & Skilled Trade

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Relocation Option:

Union description/code: GTX-Fossil

Number of Openings: 1

Travel Percentage: Up to 25%