Maintenance Operator II - Mechanical Technician - Willis, TX

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

Job summary

Entergy Willis, TX is seeking a skilled Maintenance Operator to perform mechanical maintenance on power plant equipment including pumps, piping, and valves. The role requires reading prints, welding (GTAW/SMAW), and using overhead cranes and rigging.

Ideal candidates have 1–5 years in industrial mechanical roles, with high school education and an Associate degree in welding or machining preferred. Some overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in mechanical maintenance of power plant equipment.
• Ability to read prints, perform measurements and alignments.
• Familiarity with safety procedures and lockout/tag out.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, identify, maintain, and repair power plant equipment.
• Perform mechanical maintenance on pumps, piping, and associated components.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, drill press, lathe, grinder, and threader.
• Utilize overhead cranes, rigging and lifting equipment as required.
• Read prints, follow Fossil Tagging Procedure, and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Pumps & valves

Rigging

Overhead cranes

Welding GTAW SMAW

Reading prints

Troubleshooting

Education

High School/GED

Associate degree welding/machinist/mechanics

Job description

Job 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 and Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, identify, maintain, and make repairs to power plant equipment. Perform Lockout/Tag out of equipment for maintenance work following the Fossil Tagging Procedure.


• Specific knowledge and use of mechanical measuring devices, hand tools, shop machines, welding, laser alignment tools, and overhead cranes.


• Be familiar with principles of operation and function of steam boilers, turbo generators, pumps, heaters, steam traps, piping systems, and valves of all types.


• Comply with all Fossil Safety Procedures and Policies.


• Step-up to Temporary Supervisor.


• 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.

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Desired Education

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 Experience

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

Number of Openings

1

Travel Percentage

Up to 25%

City

Willis

State

Texas

Job Category

Maintenance

Job Code

_Maintenance _Maintenance

Affiliate Sponsor

Entergy