Plant Mechanic (Power Systems) (Sub-Operator)

Duties

• Operates bridge cranes and other hoisting mechanisms for the purpose of moving, dismantling, assembling, overhauling and repairing of hydroelectric plant machinery and related equipment. Performs crucial picks and able to rig up to 150 tons.
• Operates and maintains lathes, shapers, milling machines, drill presses and band saws. Reads and understands blueprints.
• Performs maintenance on turbines, generators, governors, motors, pumps, bearings, eductors, valves, pipes, penstocks, air compressors and unit auxiliaries.
• Skilled in the use oxyacetylene, arc, air-arc, TIG and MIG welding equipment and able to weld aluminum, steel, stainless steel and cast.
• Must complete the Snake River Area Office sub-operator cross training program and become skilled in local powerplant operations. If not proficient in operation at the time of hire, provisions will be made for adequate training time, however operations is a critical element of the job and must be met in a timely manner.

Qualifications

Application materials must demonstrate sufficient experience and training to perform the duties of this position without more than normal supervision. Qualifications will be determined on the basis of information submitted in the applicants resume and responses to the assessment questions. For information about qualifications for federal wage system positions please visit: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/x-118c/index.asp

Minimum qualifications for trades and labor positions are determined by evaluation of job elements. Applicants must meet at least 2 points on the screen-out element(s) and obtain an average of at least 2 points on all of the job elements in order to be considered qualified for this position.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Applicants will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.