Diesel Mechanic

Description:

General Summary:

Take ownership of and perform routine and emergency maintenance on all plant heavy equipment, plant vehicles and yard equipment to support plant operation. Provide routine and emergency maintenance on mechanical equipment to ensure safe, efficient and reliable electric plant operation. Maintain inventory of spare parts for motor pool and associated equipment involved. Assist in budgetary expenses for future planned maintenance of equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

Note: Label each responsibility bucket with an E (essential) or an M (marginal) and assign a percentage of time spent on each responsibility (should not

Plans, implements and maintains the startup and long-term operation of current plant heavy equipment, plant vehicles and yard equipment, as well as new equipment and systems to facilitate safe, accurate and efficient operations.

Leads and implements processes and procedures for maintenance of all Rainbow Energy Center fleet vehicles to ensure optimal performance, reliability and cost effectiveness.

Performs and assists with moderate to complex mechanical maintenance projects to ensure availability and maximize efficiency.

+ Lubrication + Balancing + Thermography + Ultrasound + Mobile equipment + Welding + Fabrication + Gearboxes + Heavy equipment + Valves

Maintains documentation on historical data to continually sustain and improve equipment and vehicles, as well as ensure safety to self, others and equipment.

+ Calibration + Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) + Logs + Manuals + Overhaul and rebuilt reports + P & IDS + Regulatory and environmental compliance records + Vendor prints

Requirements:

Education & Experience:

An Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) in automotive technology, diesel technology or mechanical maintenance technology; or the equivalent combination of education and/or experience is required. Three years of maintenance experience is preferred. Work experience in power plant maintenance and/or heavy equipment maintenance is strongly preferred. Must have a valid driver’s license. Must complete North Dakota Generation Mechanical Skills training program within three years. Must have a valid driver’s license.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities