Technician III - GREC Maintenance

Grand River Dam Authority; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Grand River Energy Center in Chouteau, Oklahoma seeks a Technician III (Mechanical) to support a multidisciplinary maintenance team at the power generation facility. Responsibilities include installing, inspecting, maintaining, and repairing mechanical equipment and performing overhauls on turbines, generators, boilers, pumps, valves, and auxiliary equipment.

Candidates should have five years of skilled maintenance experience and two years of technical training, plus a valid Oklahoma driver’s

Qualifications

• Five years of skilled maintenance experience at a generation or large industrial facility.
• Two-year course of study in a technical discipline from a recognized school or equivalent.
• Valid Oklahoma driver’s license, or ability to convert from out-of-state within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Install, inspect, maintain, and repair mechanical equipment and parts of electrical machinery in a power station.
• Overhaul and adjust turbines, generators, boilers, pumps, valves, and auxiliary equipment.
• Inspect and maintain plant support equipment.
• Occasional odd shifts and after-hours work during emergencies.
• Create and maintain records for oversight areas; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Turbines & generators

Safety compliance

Record keeping

Leadership & teamwork

Education

Two-year technical training

Tools

Maximo

TK Pro

Excel

Access

Word

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. If you're passionate about growth, teamwork, and making an impact, you'll love building your career with us.

The Grand River Dam Authority is Oklahoma's largest public power electric utility, fully funded by revenues from electric and water sales instead of taxes. GRDA is also a steward of the waters of the Grand and Illinois Rivers in Oklahoma and manages over 70,000 surface acres of premier Oklahoma lake waters, as well as miles and miles of the Scenic Illinois River.