Senior Lock & Dam Equipment Mechanic

US Army Corps of Engineers; Old Hickory (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

US Army Corps of Engineers – Nashville District, located in Old Hickory, TN, seeks a Lock and Dam Equipment Mechanic (WY-5318-11) to serve as the principal mechanic and technical lead at a large lock and dam site. The role implements site-wide inspection, preventive maintenance, and repair programs for electrical, electronic, hydraulic, and interrelated equipment.

The position is permanent, with up to 10% travel and no telework.

Responsibilities

• Implement scheduled inspections, test operations, preventive maintenance, and planned/unplanned emergency repair/replacement of various electrical, electronic, hydraulic, and mechanically interrelated/interlocking equipment and controls.
• Maintain vigilance to detect changes or variances in equipment functioning and respond to signals of potential malfunctions or breakdowns.
• Make repairs to electrical/electronic/mechanical/hydraulic/pneumatic equipment; fabricate parts; modify components; and minimize downtime.
• Maintain records documenting maintenance and repair work, including preparation of field schematic drawings.
• Provide technical direction to other operating staff assigned to assist with preventive maintenance and repair activities.

Job description

US Army Corps of Engineers – Nashville District, located in Old Hickory, TN, seeks a Lock and Dam Equipment Mechanic (WY-5318-11) to serve as the principal mechanic and technical lead at a large lock and dam site. The role implements site-wide inspection, preventive maintenance, and repair programs for electrical, electronic, hydraulic, and interrelated equipment.

The position is permanent, with up to 10% travel and no telework.