Mechanic/Welder II

Basin Electric; Wyoming; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Basin Electric seeks a maintenance mechanic at the Laramie River Station in Wheatland, WY. You will repair and service plant mechanical equipment, perform non-critical welding, and help maintain records and safety standards.

The role includes assisting apprentices, adhering to safety procedures, and developing preventive maintenance guidelines. A strong background in mechanical maintenance and welding is required.

Qualifications

• Reads and follows instructions and maintains records.
• Able to perform arithmetic calculations to support maintenance tasks.
• Capable of working under time constraints during outages.
• Uses welding skills for non-critical welds per ASME/AWS codes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair plant mechanical equipment (conveyors, pumps, fans, gearboxes, valves, air compressors).
• Perform non-critical welding per ASME/AWS codes.
• Ensure tools and equipment are in good condition and records are accurate.
• Carry out cleaning and routine shop/ground maintenance.

Skills

Reading & writing

Arithmetic

Instructions following

Pressure tolerance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree in mechanical maintenance

Approved apprentice program

Tools

ASME codes

AWS codes

Welding equipment

Job description

This position is located at our Laramie River Station location in Wheatland, WY. Assists with repairing, servicing, and replacing mechanical plant equipment, and performing mechanical and non-critical welding duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Maintain and repair the plant mechanical equipment, including conveyors, pumps, fans, gearboxes, valves, and air compressors.
• Perform non-critical welding in accordance with the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and American Welding Society (AWS) Codes.
• Ensure all equipment and tools are in good working condition. Maintain accurate records and reports of all pertinent information on plant equipment.
• Perform cleaning duties and routine shop/ground maintenance as assigned.
• Assist in the instruction of apprentices by providing work direction and on-the-job training for the apprentices.
• Contribute to overall plant safety by adhering to safety standards, participating in safety training, energy verification, and by adhering to all plant regulations and procedures.
• Assist with developing preventive maintenance procedures and guidelines for repairing and maintaining plant equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED or HSED) and 5 years of industrial mechanical maintenance experience; or
• Associate’s degree in a mechanical maintenance program and 3 years of related experience; or
• An approved apprentice program for either industrial mechanic or associated trade and 2 years of related experience.
• The incumbent is required to perform non-critical welding.
• A valid driver’s license.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

This position requires continuous standing and walking; frequent lifting/carrying up to 30 pounds; and occasional lifting/carrying up 50 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 25 pounds, sitting, bending, reaching, and climbing. This position is continuously exposed to dirt/dust; frequently exposed to extreme heat, fumes, chemicals, vibration, and noise; and occasionally exposed to cold, poor ventilation, and electrical risks. This position also requires finger dexterity, hand coordination good hearing, and good vision. Tools and equipment operated in this position include (forklift, crane, hoist, come along, sling, jack hammer, machine cutting tools, drill press, hand tools, saw, drill, sander, impact wrench, laser alignment equipment, hydraulic, pneumatic and measuring tools). This position will be required to work at heights up to 300 feet, which requires the use of safety equipment, including a harness, in accordance with ANSI Z359 standards. Must be respirator qualified.

KEY SKILLS

• Ability to read, write, perform arithmetic, and follow instructions.
• Ability to repair equipment under pressure due to time constraints such as outages, etc.
• Ability to analyze data, present information to others, and provide work direction, as required.

Basin Electric is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer regarding race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and veterans status.