Millwright Heavy Overhaul Mechanic

Central Arizona Project; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 68,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Arizona Project is seeking a Heavy Overhaul Mechanic in Phoenix to provide journeyman-level mechanical expertise for the maintenance, repair and overhaul of heavy industrial equipment across pumping plants and generating stations. You will help ensure equipment is safe, reliable and efficient to support water delivery across CAP facilities.

Role requires hands-on mechanical work, travel within the state Monday–Thursday, and a strong background in hydro-electric pumping systems, safety

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and 3+ years journeyman-level experience required.
• Strong knowledge of hydro-electric generating and pumping systems; safe use of tools.
• Preferred: completion of a state-approved apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, repair and overhaul of heavy industrial equipment in pumping plants and stations.
• Travel within-state Monday–Thursday as part of the job.

Skills

Journeyman-level experience

Industrial mechanic

Hydraulic systems knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

State-approved apprenticeship (preferred)

Tools

Precision measuring tools

Fabrication equipment

Job description

Reporting location is in Phoenix, Arizona at the Phoenix Headquarters Office.

Number of Openings: 2

About the Pay

Note: The starting pay of $49.92 does not reflect the full range which currently goes up to $55.47 per hour. The compensation typically increases quickly within the first two years of successful performance and proven mastery of skills.

About Central Arizona Project

Central Arizona Project (CAP) is a 336-mile system that supplies Colorado River water to central and southern Arizona. More than 6 million people rely on this supply. CAP employs nearly 500 people who enjoy a team-oriented and safety-focused work culture. The close community of a small company is driven to help fulfill our extremely valuable mission.

Compensation & Benefits Package includes:

• 401(k)
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Life insurance, LTD, Short-term disability
• Paid training & tuition reimbursement
• 9 paid holidays
• Wellness programs
• No benefits waiting period
• Significant training and development opportunities
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligible employer

About the Position

The Centralized Mechanical Heavy Overhaul Teams function to provide Central Arizona Project (CAP) with internal expertise to maintain our large and geographically dispersed industrial mechanical systems. CAP is seeking a highly-skilled, highly-motivated industrial mechanic to provide journeyman-level technical expertise in the performance and support of this vital function.

As a Heavy Overhaul Mechanic, you would perform mechanical duties associated with the preventive maintenance, repair and overhaul of heavy industrial mechanical equipment utilized in pumping plants, generating stations, check structures, turnouts and other Central Arizona Project facilities. Your performance of these functions helps to ensure that equipment is safe, mechanically sound, and operating efficiently, in order to provide reliable water deliveries. Frequent in-state travel Mondays – Thursdays is part of the job.

Why is THIS Job Awesome?

As a Heavy Overhaul Mechanic, your jobsite runs 336 miles long, and you (working with your team members) would have your fingerprints on every piece of moving equipment we have here at CAP from pumps, radial gates, and hydraulic turn outs, to underground siphons. Keeping this equipment running is critical to delivering water to the state of Arizona.

About the Qualifications

A driver's license with a good driving record, a high school diploma or GED, as well as three or more years of related journeyman-level experience are essential. Having completed a related state-approved apprenticeship is preferred. If you possess a strong working knowledge of hydro-electric generating and pumping systems, hydraulic systems and controls and the ability to troubleshoot; are highly proficient in the safe use of proper tools and equipment for precision measuring and testing, fabricating, welding, calibrating, machinery alignment and leveling, reconditioning, maintaining, and repairing in an industrial mechanical environment; and are well versed about industrial safety requirements including hazardous energy control protocols; then we highly encourage you to apply for this position.

Please note: Physical testing, functional testing, and drug screening will apply.

See the Heavy Overhaul Mechanic position description for more details about job responsibilities, preferred candidate qualifications, working conditions and physical job requirements.

If you are looking for a millwright/heavy overhaul mechanic position in a pumping plant environment with exciting learning opportunities and great work/life balance, then this could be the right job for you.