Power Plant Senior Mechanic, WB-5352-00 (45752)

US Army Corps of Engineers; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement and pension plans

Paid time off

Training and professional development

Employee wellness programs

Job summary

The Southwestern Division (SWD) - Tulsa District of the US Army Corps of Engineers seeks a Power Plant Senior Mechanic under Direct-Hire Authority. The role involves planning, supervising and performing mechanical maintenance of hydroelectric power plant equipment, with duties to improve staff skills and equipment reliability.

Responsibilities include scheduling, safety compliance, and coordination with the shift operator.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of power plant operations, machinery repair, and maintenance processes.
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior staff in mechanical operations.
• Screen-out qualifying statement: Your application will be evaluated based on your qualifications and experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, supervise and participate in installation, maintenance and repair of hydroelectric power plant equipment.
• Direct workload planning, prioritize tasks, and allocate staff, equipment and materials to meet deadlines.
• Read prints/specifications and recommend corrective actions for major items; supervise safety practices.
• Provide guidance on training and development of district power plant personnel.
• Maintain records of work orders, materials used and costs to support budgeting.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Technical expertise

Leadership

Job description

USACE Organization

Southwestern Division (SWD) - Tulsa District

Announcement Type

Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)

Position Type

Permanent

USACE Organization

Southwestern Division (SWD) - Tulsa District

Locations (City, State)

Cowlinton, LeFlore, OK

Position Overview/Duties

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD, Section 9905 to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

• Works under general supervision of the Power Plant Maintenance Supervisor, executing assignments in accordance with general instructions, standard procedures, and established policies. Receives verbal assignments or work order assignments; independently pursues assignments with supervisors available for consultation on problems of an unprecedented nature. Completed work is spot checked to ensure overall objectives are accomplished by best methods.
• Plans, organizes, supervises and participates in the installation, maintenance repair of all mechanical features of a hydroelectric power plant, switchyard, at dam in accordance with standard operating procedures and established trade techniques. Recommends changes in methods and procedures affecting organization of work and utilization of personnel.
• Assist superiors in yearly planning of workload and assigning priorities considering machinery availability. Plans weekly and monthly schedules to meet assignment deadlines by establishing priorities, setting sequence of operations and determining staff, equipment and materials needed to handle probable workload. Assists higher level management engaged in special studies designed to improve staffing procedures, maintenance techniques and equipment reliability.
• Frequently inspects plant structures and equipment to insure that the preventive and operating maintenance program meets established standards. Solves routine problems contacted in daily assignments; brings major problems to attention of superior; reads prints/specifications and recommends corrective action for major items. May be required to occasionally perform switching and tagging at remotely controlled power plants under the direction of the shift operator at the controlling station.
• Advises supervisor of work records and qualification of subordinates considered for promotion or reassignment and identifies workers with potential for advancement. Issues work assignments to individuals, outlines methods to be used, and furnishes technical instructions on more difficult operations. Recommends formal appraisal of performance recommends commendations or disciplinary actions and suggests ways to improve performance of employees technically supervised. Adjusts informal complaints and refers unsettled complaints to supervisor. Counsels subordinates on personnel matters; recommends leave schedule, notes leave abuse and recommends corrective action. Trains employees in what is to be done and how by demonstrating proper methods and procedures. Provides special technical and practical guidance to all trainees participating in the District Training Program for power plant personnel. As requested by supervisor, suggests ways to improve organizational structure of the mechanical unit.
• Practices and enforces adherence to rules and regulations of the District Safety Program covering on-the-job conduct, good housekeeping, care of equipment, fire prevention and various other safety precautions. Issues safety equipment and ensures proper use. Makes out or supervises hazard analyses which are reviewed, finalized and posted by the Power Plant Superintendent to ensure safety considerations.
• Maintains records of work orders, materials used, and costs involved in maintenance activities to insure conservative budgeting. Refers to records of previous work and supplies and considers changes needed to improve methods and materials utilization. Requisitions supplies, materials and tools. Continually inspects use of requisitioned items to control supply conservation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To qualify for the WB-5352-00 Power Plant Senior Mechanic position, candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of power plant operations, machinery repair, and maintenance processes.
• Leadership: Experience in supervising or mentoring junior staff in mechanical operations.
• SCREEN OUT QUALIFYING STATEMENT: Your application will be evaluated based on your qualifications and experience.

Understanding mechanical systems and power plant operations, such as troubleshooting, repairing equipment and/or maintain complex machinery for hydroelectric power generating plants.

Physical Effort

Work tasks require that the incumbent be capable of rapid simultaneous mental and muscular coordination in conjunction with eye and hand coordination to operate switches and controls in accordance with meter indications. In order to perform the maintenance, inspection and operation of power station equipment the incumbent will lift and carry heave objects 45 pounds and over, climb and reach above the shoulders, stand, sit, crawl and kneel for prolonged periods of time and performs repeated bending. The incumbent must be able to utilize the power plant communications system, and to do so hearing and speech is necessary. In order that color codes be recognized the incumbent must have correctable vision and the ability to distinguish basic shades of colors. Operation of cranes, pickups and other motor vehicles is required.

Working Conditions

The incumbent will work primarily inside around machinery in operation, in close proximity to high and low voltage circuits and climb stairs frequently. Sometimes work will be performed outside in weather of varying degree of temperature and humidity, in tight or cramped work spaces, on ladders or scaffolds and on slippery or uneven walking surfaces. Occasionally the incumbent will use solvents or degreasing agents, be assigned to protracted or irregular hours of work, use both hands in water and be exposed to silica, asbestos, oil, grease, excessive noise, vibration, smoke and gas fumes. Personal protective safety devices will be supplied to the worker when in an area of hazardous exposure. Examples of devices are hard hats, safety shoes, safety goggles and glasses, fresh air breathing masks, gloves, dust and smoke respirators, ear muffs, insulated gloves and safety grounds. The incumbent, when in an area of hazardous exposure, will wear the appropriate personal safety device.

Benefits

Federal employees are eligible for a wide range of benefits, including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement and pension plans
• Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays)
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Employee wellness programs

Other Conditions and Requirements

• Applications must be submitted after 12:01 AM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Open Date and before 11:45 PM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Close Date to receive consideration.
• All positions require the applicant to be a citizen of the United States.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to register for Selective Service prior to appointment.
• A probationary period may be required.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.li>