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.

• Performs diagnostic, preventative and repair maintenance on all      plant heavy equipment, plant vehicles and yard equipment to ensure safe,      efficient vehicular operations 
• Provides technical support to engineering and operations 
• Responsible for managing backlog, scheduling, prioritizing      workload and maintenance expenditures 
• Provide timely customer service and relations when equipment is      broke down and expedited repairs are warranted. 

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

• Acts as a job leader liaison for contractors and temporary      employees and provides support to craft and non-craft employees 
• Schedules maintenance repairs and interacts with outside resources      to return equipment and vehicles into service quickly, efficiently to      minimize interruption 
• Schedules and performs regulatory and environmental compliance      inspections of assigned equipment systems 
• Assists in core and project budget preparation, specifically by      proposing purchases and specification of new equipment, recommending spare      parts inventory and continuous improvements to maximize efficiency and      availability 
• Maintains an adequate supply of inventory while sustaining a      clean, orderly shop to maximize efficiency, cost-effectiveness and safety 

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

• Develops and manages long-term maintenance programs to support      equipment including, but not limited to: 
  • Lubrication 
  • Balancing 
  • Thermography 
  • Ultrasound 
• Assists with complex overhauls, predictive, preventive and      breakdown maintenance on a variety of mechanical equipment. Equipment      includes: 
  • 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.

• Utilizes, maintains and updates detailed maintenance documentation      records needed to support a safe and professional work environment.      Documentation records include, but are not limited to: 
  • Calibration
  • Computerized Maintenance       Management System (CMMS)
  • Logs
  • Manuals
  • Overhaul and rebuilt       reports
  • P & IDS
  • Regulatory and       environmental compliance records
  • Vendor prints
• Stays proficient, through continuous learning and training, on      regulatory compliances and standards from various agencies including, but      not limited to: NFPA, OSHA, EPA and the State Department of Health 
• Reviews and recommends continuous improvements to maximize      implementation and effectiveness of Rainbow Energy Center’s mechanical      work practices 
• Completes specific training to enhance knowledge and skills for      required safety regulatory process and system technologies within plant      ownership areas 

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

• Knowledge of and demonstrated proficiency in heavy equipment,      plant vehicles and yard equipment.
• Skills in Microsoft Office Suite and Maximo along with other      computer applications for record keeping.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex equipment and systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively and concisely both verbally and      written. 
• Ability to read and interpret vendor and manufacture schematics      and instruction manuals, plant procedures and work practices. 
• Ability to learn, interpret and adhere to REC standards, safety      procedures, regulatory and environmental compliance practices in support      of REC’s safety program, environmental management system and Rainbow      Energy Center’s Mechanical safety program. 
• Ability to independently plan, organize, prioritize time and      workload to accomplish tasks. 
• Ability to self-motivate while working independently and/or as      part of a team.
• Ability to build and maintain effective work relationships, both      internal and external, and establish credibility with employees. 
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing business circumstances; must      be able to thrive in a constantly changing business environment.
• Ability and responsibility to work safely alone and with others      while following REC safety rules, certifications and procedures. 
• Ability and responsibility to ensure security procedures are      followed including immediate notification of potential incidents.