Mechanic Welder - SGS

Tucson Electric Power Company; Springerville (AZ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking utility company as a Mechanic Welder, where your welding skills will be essential in maintaining and repairing mechanical equipment at a power plant. This role offers the chance to work in a safety-sensitive environment, ensuring the reliability of energy production while adhering to strict safety regulations. You will have opportunities for continual growth and engagement in a collaborative culture. If you're passionate about making a difference in your community and advancing your career in a dynamic industry, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

401k Plan with Company Match

Health Insurance Plans

Tuition Assistance

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• Must be certified in all types of welding for maintenance in a steam generation facility.
• Ability to read and apply information from drawings and instruction books.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs, maintenance, and overhaul of plant mechanical equipment.
• Guide, direct, and train other employees as required.

Skills

MIG Welding

TIG Welding

Oxyacetylene Welding

Mechanical Maintenance

Computer-Based Maintenance Management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Precision Measurement Tools

Power Tools

Job description

About Us

UNS Energy Corporation, headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, is a subsidiary of Fortis Inc., the largest investor-owned electric and gas distribution utility in Canada. Our public utility subsidiaries, Tucson Electric Power Company, UNS Electric, Inc., and UNS Gas, Inc., power our economy by providing electric and gas service to nearly 700,000 customers in Arizona.

We embrace a spirit of giving, dedicated to improving quality of life in the communities we have served for generations, and in TEP's case, since the 1890s. We're building a cleaner, greener grid, with more wind and solar power than ever before, while maintaining safe, reliable, and affordable service.

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Our culture is rooted in shared core values that define how we work and who we are. Our team of innovative professionals bring their authentic selves to work each day to power our vision and make a difference.

We create opportunities for employees to thrive through:

• Continual growth: In an industry changing faster than ever before, our commitment to professional growth and leadership development means we never stop challenging ourselves to explore new possibilities.
• Active Engagement: We support a collaborative environment, with peer-to-peer learning and employee-driven groups that foster an inclusive culture.
• Total compensation: UNS Energy Corporation also offers a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes a 401k plan with a generous company match and additional non-discretionary employer contribution, affordable individual and family health insurance plans, tuition assistance, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and much more.

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Job Description - Mechanic Welder - SGS

We are currently seeking a talented individual for the position of Mechanic Welder at our power plant facility located in Springerville, AZ. The Springerville Generating Station operates four coal-fired units with a combined generating capacity of over 1600 megawatts of power. Although we will be retiring two of the units we operate and maintain at this facility by 2032, we continue to work together to generate safe, clean, reliable power to enhance our families, customers, and communities.

Internal Posting Expires: 10/17/2024

External posting may close at any time.

Position Description:

An employee in this classification will normally perform as a Maintenance Mechanic II and will use his/her welding skills as called upon. This position must be certified in all types of welding required for maintenance and repair in a steam generation facility. This position is required to maintain proficiency and periodic re-certification is mandatory. Mechanic responsibilities include testing, repairing, maintaining, overhauling, and modifying all mechanical plant equipment at the highest level of skill in accordance with plant procedures and directions, and performing related duties as directed, including the duties of lower classifications.

Position-Related Responsibilities:

• Understand and follow Company policies and procedures
• Understand and follow Federal, State, and Company safety regulations
• Understand theory, operation, and troubleshooting of plant equipment
• Perform repairs, maintenance, and overhaul of plant mechanical equipment
• Perform job setup, including required materials, tools, rigging, and special equipment
• Maintain a high level of awareness and responsibility for the environment
• Perform work alone or in a team setting
• Guide, direct, and train other employees as required
• Perform assigned work in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with company practices and procedures
• Maintain awareness and responsibility for environmental considerations impacting their jobs and the company, based on their knowledge, training, and experience
• This position may provide services to affiliates of the company, subject to the UNS Energy Code of Conduct and related Policies and Procedures.
• This is a safety-sensitive position.
• Support and communicate operational excellence goals, objectives, vision, and values.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
• Must meet position requirements and demonstrate competency through established testing procedures
• Ability to utilize computer-based maintenance management systems
• Ability to read and apply information from drawings and instruction books
• Perform basic math calculations for area, volume, material takeoff, rigging calculations, etc.
• Ability to perform MIG and TIG welding; oxyacetylene welding, cutting, and heating; and arc welding as required
• Ability to use precision measurement tools
• Ability to safely operate power tools
• High school diploma or GED

All employees are expected and required to adhere to the company's Code of Ethics and Principles of Conduct.

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Pay Rate: $55.05

All job offers are contingent on successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

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