Technician III - GREC Maintenance

GRAND RIVER DAM AUTHORITY; Chouteau (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Grand River Energy Center in Chouteau, Oklahoma is seeking a Technician III (Mechanical) to join our maintenance team dedicated to reliable power generation. This role focuses on installing, inspecting, maintaining, and repairing mechanical systems and components within a dynamic plant environment.

Qualified candidates bring at least five years of skilled maintenance experience, a two-year technical program, and a valid Oklahoma driver's license; preferred are experience with combustion

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a Mechanical Maintenance Technician at a generation or large industrial facility.
• Completion of a two-year technical discipline course at a recognized trade, technical or vocational school, or accredited college.
• Valid Oklahoma driver’s license, or ability to convert within 30 days for those with an out-of-state license who are Oklahoma residents.
• Preference given for training and direct experience with advanced class combustion turbines.

Responsibilities

• Installs, inspects, maintains, and repairs mechanical equipment and parts of electrical machinery in a power station.
• Overhauls and adjusts turbines, generators, boilers, pumps, valves, and auxiliary equipment.
• Inspects and maintains plant support equipment and records.
• Occasional odd shifts and after-hours work during emergencies.
• Creates, organizes, and maintains records for assigned oversight areas.

Skills

Leadership

Safety oriented

Mechanical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Reading/ interpreting instructions

Analytical thinking

Education

Two-year technical or vocational program

Tools

Maximo

TK Pro

Excel

Access

Word

Hand tools

Pneumatic/hydraulic tools

Welding equipment

Forklift

Job description

This job posting will remain open until 11:59 p.m. on the date listed below.

September 17, 2026

We deliver affordable, reliable ELECTRICITY, with a focus on EFFICIENCY and a commitment to ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP. We are dedicated to ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, providing resources and supporting economic growth. Our EMPLOYEES are our greatest asset in meeting our mission to be an Oklahoma Agency of Excellence.

GRDA is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Technician III (Mechanical) at its Grand River Energy Center (GREC), located just thirty (30) miles east of Tulsa, Oklahoma. The Technician III (Mechanical) provides technical expertise as part of a multidisciplinary maintenance team responsible for power generation facilities.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Reports to the area Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Installs, adjusts, inspects, maintains, and repairs a variety of mechanical equipment and mechanical parts of electrical machinery utilized in an electrical power station.
• Overhauls and adjusts turbines, generators, boilers, pumps, valves, pneumatic controls, and auxiliary equipment. Some examples of auxiliary equipment are: Lube Oil Pumps, Compressors, Chemical Feed Pumps, and fan motors.
• Inspects, repairs and maintains all plant support equipment.
• Odd shifts and after-hours work may be required under system emergency.
• Creates, organizes, and maintains records for assigned oversight areas of the department(s).
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:

• Applicant will have a minimum of five (5) years of experience performing skilled maintenance as a Mechanical Maintenance Technician at a generation or large industrial facility and completion of a two-year course of study in a technical discipline at a recognized trade, technical or vocational school, or accredited college, or a combination of education/experience.
• Additional preference given for training and direct experience with advanced class combustion turbines.
• Valid Oklahoma driver’s license, or the ability to convert within 30 days for those with an out of state driver’s license that are an Oklahoma resident.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
• Must be safety oriented.
• Excellent knowledge of power generation systems maintenance, including but not limited to turbines, generators, boilers, hrsg, pumps, compressors, fans, valves, hydraulics, pneumatics, and conveyors, Gearboxes, Cylinders, Rams.
• Use of hand tools, pneumatic/hydraulic tools, torches, welders, forklift, manlift, backhoe.
• Functional competency with personal computers; experience with Maximo, TK Pro, Excel, Access, and Word.
• Must be capable of methodical analysis of complex technical problems.
• Must possess and demonstrate excellent writing and composition skills.
• Ability to read, interpret and carry out complex written and oral instructions.
• Highly motivated with a willingness to work extended hours when necessary, this includes scheduled overtime and emergency callouts to support the plant.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to walk, climb stairs, crawl, work from ladders and elevated platforms. Must not have a fear of heights, confined spaces, or working around high voltage equipment.
• Ability to lift, move, and carry weights of up to 50 lb. on an irregular basis.
• Must possess mental, visual, and auditory acuity for attention to visual and auditory detail. Manual dexterity is required for operation of test equipment, small tools, and the installation, adjustment, and repair of equipment.

SELECTED APPLICANT:

• Annual assessment of continuing education could result in additional training opportunities

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS & SAFETY CONCERNS:

• Work locations range from an office environment to outdoors and/or indoors in a high noise/high temperature environment with possible work in confined spaces.
• Emergency repair work may be required during system upsets.

JOB LOCATION:

• Work is performed at the Grand River Energy Center in Chouteau, Oklahoma. Minimal travel requirements.

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