Senior Hydro Plant Mechanic: Dam & Turbine Maintenance

Lower Colorado River Authority; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Lower Colorado River Authority in Austin, Texas, seeks a Senior Energy Services Mechanic to join our dam and hydro mechanical maintenance team. You will oversee upkeep, inspection and repair of mechanical equipment across multiple hydro facilities, applying hands-on expertise and a commitment to safety.

The role emphasizes field experience with turbine generators, gates, pumps and gear reducers, plus reading blueprints and collaborating with electrical and controls staff.

Qualifications

• Four or more years of experience in maintenance and/or repair of mechanical equipment.
• A degree in mechanical or industrial maintenance, instrumentation, controls or relevant field may substitute for years of experience.
• Driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Install, remove, inspect, repair, test, and adjust mechanical equipment, including turbine generators, floodgates, air compressors, gear reducers, valves, pumps, and fans.
• Read blueprints, consult manuals, and parts lists to assist in performing work; keep drawings and schematics up to date and accurate.
• Assist electrical and controls personnel in performing bearing work, friction and anti‑friction, on equipment like turbine‑generators and pumps.
• Perform planning and scheduling of work (checking parts availability, equipment availability, and labor). May provide guidance to maintenance crews periodically.
• Operate handheld manual tools and power tools (e.g., rock saws and cut‑off saws) in performing repair and maintenance tasks.

Skills

Driver's license

Education

Degree in mechanical or industrial maintenance, instrumentation, controls

Job description

Here's The Role

We are seeking a driven and detail-orientated individual for our Energy Services Mechanic Senior position! This is an opportunity to join the dam and hydro mechanical maintenance team in Austin Texas. Responsibilities include the upkeep, inspection and repair on all mechanical maintenance equipment in several hydro facilities. This position highlights the significance of expertise and hands-on experience in the field, offering continuous opportunities for skill development. If you are a motivated individual looking to contribute to a company that values its employees and the community, we encourage you to apply and become part of our team!

How You’ll Contribute

• Install, remove, inspect, repair, test, and adjust mechanical equipment, including turbine generators, floodgates, air compressors, gear reducers, valves, pumps, and fans.
• Read blueprints, consults manuals, and parts lists to assist in performing work; keep drawings and schematics up to date and accurate.
• Assist electrical and controls personnel in performing bearing work, friction and anti-friction, on equipment like turbine-generators and pumps.
• Perform planning and scheduling of work (checking parts availability, equipment availability, and labor). May provide guidance to maintenance crews periodically.
• Operate handheld manual tools and power tools (e.g., rock saws and cut-off saws) in performing repair and maintenance tasks.

How You’re Qualified

• Four or more years of experience in maintenance and/or repair of mechanical equipment or other relevant experience.
• A degree(s) in mechanical or industrial maintenance, instrumentation, controls or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.
• Driver's license

How You’ll Stand Out

• Experience in a power plant environment.

How We’ll Support You

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Equal Opportunity Employer

• LCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment.
• LCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resources [phone] or email [e-mail]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.