Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs minor and major mechanical maintenance on all plant equipment, including but not limited to combustion turbines, hydroelectric turbines, steam turbines, steam boilers, heat recovery steam generators, pumps, motors, fans, compressors, valves, hydraulic systems, and cranes.
• Performs preventive maintenance on all plant equipment in accordance with schedules to ensure reliable equipment operation.
• Travels to remotely located hydroelectric and combustion turbine plants and performs mechanical maintenance work.
• Maintains familiarity with safety policies; observes and practices all safety precautions.
• Operates forklift or similar machinery, as necessary, to unload delivery trucks, install / remove equipment, and for general material handling.
• Checks for fire and safety hazards and reports to the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Participates in training program and continually seeks to improve skills required for general maintenance including pipe fitting, millwright, machinist, welding, etc.
• Executes the duties of the Maintenance Supervisor during absence as directed.
• Due to our obligation to provide continuous, reliable electric service to our customers, the ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance and the ability to work outside your regularly scheduled office hours when necessary is an essential function of the job.
• The ability to handle stress and work well with others are essential functions of this position.
• Performs any other related duties as required or assigned.
• Maintain awareness of and compliance with applicable laws and regulations from various regulatory entities, internal policies, procedures, and directives. Ensure ongoing monitoring and timely incorporation of any changes to maintain adherence to compliance standards.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or at any time in the future.

Minimum Qualifications

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

PREFERRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

BENEFITS

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EEO / AA / M / F / VETS / DISABLED

Should you elect to apply for this position, AECC / AECI will review your qualifications. If after reviewing the qualifications and experience of all applicants, your skills and credentials meet our needs, someone from our organization may contact you. Please be advised that the time required to complete the applicant review process typically takes between 30 and 90 days but could extend beyond that. Once the position has been filled, all applicants will be notified via email.

Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation and Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. are Equal Opportunity Workplace and Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age or any other protected category.