What are the responsibilities and job description for the MECHANIC position at Santee Cooper?
Position Description:
Mechanic A
$37.00 - $46.15 (min. - mid.)
Mechanic B
$27.00 - $33.75 (min. - mid.)
- Supports reliable and efficient generating station operations by maintaining mechanical equipment, piping systems, and hydraulic and pneumatic power transmission systems in a state of operational readiness.
- Understands the hazards associated with job task assigned and follow safety rules, policies and procedures.
- Inspects, troubleshoots, assembles, installs and repairs steam, gas turbine and hydro generating equipment. Performs PM's on rotating and reciprocating equipment.
- Fits and welds high pressure steam piping and boiler parts.
- Maintains transmission piping and associated equipment for air, hydraulic, lubrication oil and water.
- Aligns and balances rotating equipment.
- Completes all safety and mandated training courses, both on-line and Instructor led.
- Fabricates and machines parts to close tolerances.
- Completes work order documentation including work performed, labor required and materials used.
- Operates mobile/overhead cranes and forklifts. Rigs and lifts station equipment.
- Maintains a 24-hour/day on-call status for emergency work at night, on weekends, and holidays as needed.
- Performs duties as lead man on projects and during major outages.
- Will consider Mechanic A or B
Mechanic A
- High school diploma/GED with courses in machine shop, welding, metal fabrication, mechanical repair, carpentry and 5 years related experience required.
- Must have 2 years experience as Mechanic B.
- Must be able to perform welding, fabricating machinery operation, precision measuring techniques, structural and piping system fabrication and machine alignment and balancing.
- Must be able to enter confined spaces, work at elevations above and below grade, accommodate overtime and on-call status.
$37.00 - $46.15 (min. - mid.)
Mechanic B
- High school diploma/GED with courses in machine shop, welding, metal fabrication, mechanical repair, carpentry and 2 years related experience.
- Must have 2 years as Mechanic C.
- Must be able to perform welding, fabricating machinery operation, precision measuring techniques, structural and piping system fabrication and machine alignment and balancing.
- Must be able to enter confined spaces, work at elevations above and below grade, accommodate overtime and on-call status.
$27.00 - $33.75 (min. - mid.)
Salary : $27 - $34