Thermal - Plant Maintenance Mechanic-III

Cordiaenergy; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Plant Maintenance Mechanic to ensure the efficient operation of power, steam, and chilled water facilities. This role involves performing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting equipment issues, and leading contractors while adhering to safety and environmental regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in maintenance with a hands-on approach and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will make a significant impact on operational reliability and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience maintaining power, steam, and chilled water equipment.
• Hands-on maintenance experience with cogeneration and central heating plants.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of plant equipment.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and environmental regulations.
• Coordinate with contractors and manage inventory of spare parts.

Skills

Maintenance of power, steam, and chilled water equipment

Troubleshooting skills

Contract management

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility in fast-paced environments

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

RedTag program

Job description

Thermal - Plant Maintenance Mechanic-III

Tempe, AZ, USA Req #211

Monday, February 17, 2025

Plant Maintenance Mechanic III

Summary

Reporting to the Operations and Maintenance Manager, the Plant Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for day-to-day preventative maintenance and repair of the Arizona State University power, steam, and chilled water facilities while assisting with maintenance activities at the downtown Phoenix plants as needed. The primary objective is to ensure the plants are operated and maintained with regard to the priorities in order: Safety, Reliability, and Efficiency.

Principle Responsibilities/Key Results Areas

1. Reviews and understands the operating and maintenance requirements of the main plant, remote plants, and distribution system.
2. Performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of plant equipment.
3. Initiates work requests in Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for plant equipment requiring maintenance and meets weekly with plant management to schedule, plan, and coordinate work.
4. Interprets technical manuals, sketches, prints, instructions, manufacturer’s data, and equipment history records and incorporates the applicable information in developing work plans.
5. Identifies opportunities to improve O&M work processes and leads problem-solving analysis when required to address issues and corrective actions while sharing lessons learned and best practices.
6. Completes all necessary logs, records, maintenance documentation, and plant paperwork.
7. Coordinates with operations for initiating LOTOs in computer-based program (RedTag).
8. Acquires and reviews bids and oversees contractors for maintenance and other services. Provides coordination between contractors, consultants, and material suppliers on plant projects.
9. Plans and executes routine project maintenance and supports major maintenance and capital replacement projects utilizing Cordia Project Management Policies.
10. Ensures that all safety policies and regulations are followed, and all daily work is executed in accordance with Cordia safety policies.
11. Ensures full compliance with all environmental regulations with a goal of zero exceedances, reportable spills, or other violations.
12. Responsible for ordering and inventory management of spare parts and other plant supplies.
13. Performs other duties as needed (i.e., facility cleaning, assisting operations, etc.).

Requirements

Experience and Education

1. High School diploma or equivalent.
2. Must have a minimum of five (5) years of steady work experience, maintaining power, steam, and/or chilled water equipment.
3. Hands-on maintenance and troubleshooting experience with cogeneration and/or central heating and cooling plants.
4. Proficiency in contract management and proven skills in leading/directing contractors.
5. EPA section 609 universal refrigeration certificate is a plus.

Knowledge and Skills

1. Knowledge and experience in working with power, steam, and/or chilled water equipment.
2. Gathers data; identifies issues; relates and compares; identifies cause-effect; interprets different viewpoints; determines and takes a course of action after identifying and developing possible consequences.
3. Seeks, acquires, and promptly applies new knowledge and skills, including interpersonal skills, new technology, and emerging industry practices. Adjusts quickly to change. Supports and champions change processes.
4. Flexibility to work in a fast-paced environment with a "hands-on" team player approach.
5. Results-oriented, with the ability to work with minimum supervision in order to coordinate and facilitate activities across groups.
6. Communicates openly to ensure all personnel are informed of plant and equipment conditions.
7. High integrity, energy, and enthusiasm.
8. Ability to work in adverse climate conditions.