Regional Mechanic - Reliability Inspector

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

Wheelabrator Technologies operates 15 waste-to-energy facilities and four independent power production facilities located across the United States. By generating clean, renewable energy, we are leading the way in reducing America's dependence on traditional fuels. We've been nationally recognized for our positive impact on the environment, and our facilities actively participate in OSHA's Voluntary Protection Program as Star Worksites, making Wheelabrator one of the most safety-conscious employers in the country. To learn more please visit us at: http://www.wtienergy.com .

We currently have an opening for a Regional Mechanic - Reliability Inspector. Qualified candidates must have the ability to travel continuously inside or outside of New England and Northern regions.

Job Summary

Be willing and able to travel as part of the Regional Maintenance crew to Wheelabrator Plants in and out of New England as directed. To assist the Regional Maintenance crew in performing inspections of the boilers, feed chutes, expellers and APC components. Assist with formulation of a scope of work and repair method. Compile and analyze NDE inspection reports on NDE done on the feed chutes, drop off chutes, boiler pressure parts, SDA's and fabric filters. Assist the R-Stamp QC Manager with the management of the R-Stamp program including putting together complete R-1 packages and Code material organization, ordering and tracking. Assist the Regional Maintenance crew with any major projects or boiler component overhauls.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

This position requires extensive travel, approximately 75-100% of the time, among the plants in the region; must be available to work plant outage schedules, day or night, and 12-hour shifts.

Identify problem areas in the boiler and its auxiliaries through visual and NDE inspections. Work with the Regional Maintenance Manager, and Crew to repair problem areas.

Work as part of the Regional Maintenance crew as needed on projects and repairs.

Responds to call-in repair emergencies

Follows safety and environmental procedures, corrects safety & environmental hazards & environmental hazards & reports to appropriate supervisor

Complete training programs within time frame prescribed by plant training coordinator

Maintains and follows all Company environmental compliance, health and safety requirements, policies, procedures and rules.

Completes all required Environmental Management System and Compliance Training.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Familiar with reading and comprehending welding procedures related to SMAW, GTAW and GMAW.

Familiarity with proper rigging techniques and hand signals

Ability to comprehend instructional/vendor manuals, technical data and work orders

Ability to receive and comprehend instructions given both written and verbally; also the ability to perform tasks or functions completely with minimal supervision

Ability to safely operate powered equipment including, but not limited to, industrial forklifts, man lifts, skid steer type loaders, and other mobile equipment.

Education/Experience:

Education: High School Diploma or GED (accredited).

5 yrs experience in power plant maintenance or mechanical maintenance repairs.

Experience supervising crews performing boiler UT profiles.

Experience in inspection, troubleshooting and repair power boilers.

Certified NDE Level II in Liquid Penetrant, Magnetic Particle and Ultrasonic Testing.

Proficient in Excel and Word

Auto-cad experience

Experience in combination of welding, pipefitting, millwright, mechanic, and machinist work is a plus.

Displays thorough knowledge of repairing sootblowers, boilers, A-line equipment, fluid transfer pumping system, automated control valves, turbines, cranes etc.

Must be able to direct, lead, and guide others in order to complete assigned tasks. Ability to travel inside or outside of New England and Northern regions, continuously.

Work rotating shifts, as needed and extensive overtime hours.

Certificates and Licenses:

UT Level II

MT Level II

PT Level II

Licenses as required by Local, State, Federal, Environmental and/or Health/Safety Regulatory agencies

Computer Skills:

Basic Computer skills

Physical Demand:

Stand

Sit

Walk

Handle tools, equipment, fine motor skills

Reach with hands and arms

Climb and walk on heights often greater than 4 feet

Stoop, kneel, bend, push, pull, crawl

Ascend and descend stairs and stationary vertical ladders as part of normal work activity and emergency egress situations

Lift up 50 lbs. or less

Move about all areas of the plant, including catwalks, deck grating, and uneven surfaces

Close vision, distance vision, corrected or otherwise; color vision sufficient to correctly distinguish wires, or pipes recognizable by color

Operate a 1.5 inch fire hose operating at 125 psi line pressure to the extent required to extinguish fire

Operate fire extinguishing equipment ranging from hand held extinguishers to 200 lb portable units

Access confined spaces and pressure vessels through standard 12" by 16" manways

PPE Required:

Work in areas under adverse conditions that may require the donning and use of personal protective equipment including, but not limited to, the following with average fatigue:

Negative pressure respirator

Positive pressure respirator

Self-contained breathing apparatus (steel or composite bottle)

Hardhat

Approved safety shoes

Eye protection, corrected or otherwise

Rubber suit and gloves

Chemical resistant suit

Heat resistant outerwear

Flame resistant outerwear

Approved hearing protection

Gloves

Safety harness

Environmental Conditions:

Moving mechanical parts

Wet or humid conditions (non-weather)

Airborne particles

Potential exposure to dust and chemicals

Exposure to hot and cold temperatures and outdoor weather conditions

Noise in work environment

Work Environment

Listed below are key points regarding the physical requirements, and work environment of the job. A reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Required to use motor coordination with arm, hand, finger, and leg dexterity.

Required to exert physical effort in handling objects more than __ pounds frequently.

Requires pushing, pulling, bending, twisting and lifting up to __ lbs.

Normal setting for this job is outdoors.

Will be exposed to a physical environment, which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements most of the workday.

Note: The level of physical effort may vary from site to site and in some cases be greater or lesser than documented here.

Benefits

At Wheelabrator Technologies, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

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