Mechanic, Power Plant

Tulane University Translational Science Institute; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Tulane University Translational Science Institute in New Orleans seeks a skilled maintenance technician responsible for maintaining, installing, and repairing operations for the medical school complex. The role involves general maintenance of HVAC and support equipment across facilities.

Qualified candidates should have a High School Diploma and five years of experience in welding, installation, and operation of power plant systems, with skills in reading blueprints and responding to emergencies.

Qualifications

• Five years experience in welding, burning, installation and repairs of boiler, cooling towers, chillers, and large pumps.
• Five years experience in the operation and maintenance of power plant.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, installation, and repairs for the medical school complex.
• Provide general maintenance to HVAC and support equipment.

Skills

Mechanical skills and aptitude

Ability to think and act quickly in emergencies

Blueprint reading skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Welding equipment

Electricity

Pneumatics

Plumbing

Piping

Sheet metal

Job description

Provides all maintenance, installation and repair activities of Plant Operations for the medical school complex. Also provides general maintenance to all HVAC and support equipment for all the uptown/downtown satellite facilities. This includes preventive and corrective maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Capable of receiving and giving oral, written and diagramed instructions
• Must have mechanical skills and aptitude
• Must have ability to think and act quickly in emergencies
• Must have ability to read and interpret blueprints
• Must have experience in electricity, pneumatics, plumbing, piping, and sheet metal

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Five years experience in welding, burning, installation and repairs of boiler, cooling towers, chillers and large pumps. Five years experience in the operation and maintenance of power plant.