Western Farmers Electric Cooperative has the following job opening:
DATE: November 8, 2019 POSTING #: 290967
POSITION: Mechanic SALARY: $21.99 to $38.97
DEPARTMENT: Hugo Power Plant LOCATION: Hugo, OK
Applications will be accepted through November 27, 2019 – Apply on-line at www.wfec.com
*At the option of the hiring official, this position could be filled within an Apprentice to Journeyman Mechanic level based on knowledge, experience, skills, and behaviors required.
SUMMARY – Under general supervision of the Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor, the Mechanic is responsible for performing repair and preventive maintenance on generating plant equipment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES – Include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Performs troubleshooting, preventive, and repair maintenance on plant equipment such as turbines, air compressors, pumps, gear reducers, fans and other plant equipment. Completes work orders as assigned. Performs routine alignment of drive couplings, belts, and other rotating equipment to design specifications. Performs various welding required to maintain the plant, buildings, and equipment. Performs lubrication of plant equipment according to vendor’s recommendations and plant guidelines. Informs supervisor of needed spare parts and tools to complete job assignment. Clears plant equipment according to the Safe Clearance Procedure. Operates various power tools, hand tools, and equipment such as backhoes, loaders, and cranes. Completes written or on-the-job training as required. Uses a computer to enter and retrieve information in the PeopleSoft or maintenance management system.
COMPETENCIES: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Attendance/Punctuality: Informs supervisor about necessary absences in a timely manner; Is consistently at work and on time; Uses paid leave within policy requirements.
Cost Consciousness: Conserves organizational resources; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Works within approved budget.
Customer Service: Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Meets commitments to customers; Responds promptly to customer needs; Responds to requests for service and assistance;
Solicits customer feedback to improve service.
Dependability: Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan; Follows instructions and responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions.
Organizational Support: Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Follows policies and procedures; Supports organization’s goals and values.
Problem Solving: Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
Quality: Applies feedback to improve performance; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness;
Monitors own work to ensure quality.
Quantity: Completes work in timely manner; Meets productivity goals; Strives to increase productivity.
Safety and Security: Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
Technical Skills: Displays technical knowledge equal to job requirements; Pursues training and development opportunities; Shares expertise with others; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.
Dependability/Attendance/Punctuality: Follows instructions and responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan; Is consistently at work and on time; Uses paid leave within policy requirements; Informs supervisor about necessary absences in a timely manner.
Safety and Security: Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
Planning/Organizing: Uses time efficiently; Sets goals and objectives; Prioritizes and plans work activities; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
Customer Service: manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments to customers.
Cost Consciousness: Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Conserves organizational resources.
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors required.
Education and Experience: Mechanic: Requires five years of progressive related experience in mechanical maintenance in a power plant or industrial environment, or completion of a recognized apprentice program in power plant mechanical maintenance. Related education may be substituted for experience at a rate of one year of education for two years of experience.
Education and Experience: Apprentice: Entry level requires two years of industrial or utility experience in mechanical maintenance. One year of directly related experience is required for each step above the entry level. Related education may be substituted for experience at a rate of one year of education for two years of experience. Previous experience in cutting and welding is desired.
Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to read Flow Diagrams and Blue Print Drawings. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively other employees.
Math Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Computer Skills: Ability to use a personal computer to access the intranet, PeopleSoft, Microsoft Office, and other software as required.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: This position requires a current driver’s license.
WORK SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS: May require overtime on short notice and call out from home to support maintenance activities. May also require travel on short notice.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires lifting, pushing, pulling or carrying of weights equal to 50 pounds or more; climbing ladders and stairs and working on elevated platforms or scaffolding; kneeling, crawling, stooping, bending or twisting for extended periods of time; pushing, pulling and reaching above the shoulders; wearing personal safety equipment including breathing apparatus; manual and detailed hand work using both hands; vision within normal range (corrective lens are permitted); and hearing within normal range (hearing aids are permitted).
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires working in varying weather conditions outside and temperature extremes inside with extreme ranges of humidity and dryness; working in confined spaces for extended periods of time; walking or standing on inclined, uneven or slippery surfaces; working with or near hazardous chemicals, materials, fumes, dust or smoke; and working in areas of constant high noise and vibration levels. In accordance with WFEC Administrative Procedure 805-Alcohol and Drug-Free Workplace this position is classified as “safety sensitive”.
MUST MEET ALL PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
WFEC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER
MINORITIES, FEMALES, DISABILITY, AND
VETS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
EOE/AA/M/F/DISABILITY/VETS