Power Plant Mechanical IPP Specialist

Black Hills Energy; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 4,902,000 - 7,369,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonuses

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off and holidays

Life insurance and disability benefits

Critical illness and accident coverage

Pet insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Black Hills Energy is seeking a skilled Plant Mechanical Technician in Cheyenne, WY, to inspect, repair and improve plant equipment at a gas turbine power facility. You will coordinate with maintenance leadership, perform welding in piping and steel work, and operate forklifts and heavy machinery.

The role requires 4+ years in a gas turbine environment, strong safety knowledge, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while documenting activities and using standard software tools.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 4+ years of experience in a gas turbine power plant or equivalent.
• Knowledge of plant hazards and safety equipment.
• Ability to perform rotating equipment alignments.
• Use of mechanical tools and hand tools; occasional heavy lifting.
• Proficient written and verbal communication; computer literacy (Word, Excel).
• Valid driver's license with suitable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate equipment repairs and special projects with the Maintenance Manager; inspect, maintain and repair plant mechanical equipment.
• Layout and install plant piping, mechanical and structural steel upgrades or improvements.
• Perform precision repair and maintenance work; weld repairs for pipe and structural steel.
• Rig and handle heavy equipment safely.
• Operate a forklift and maintain plant vehicles and forklifts.
• Perform routine and non-routine preventive and corrective maintenance on plant equipment; service all auxiliary equipment.
• Review logs, schedules and daily files; support operators and I&E for unit reliability.
• Requisition and assist in ordering plant materials; work with contractors on-site.

Skills

Gas turbine

Preventive maintenance

Rotating equipment

Communication skills

Excel and Word

Education

High school diploma

Technical training in process control instruments

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Black Hills Energy is seeking a skilled Plant Mechanical Technician in Cheyenne, WY, to inspect, repair and improve plant equipment at a gas turbine power facility. You will coordinate with maintenance leadership, perform welding in piping and steel work, and operate forklifts and heavy machinery.

The role requires 4+ years in a gas turbine environment, strong safety knowledge, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while documenting activities and using standard software tools.