WESTERN FARMERS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE
Post Office Box 429, Anadarko, OK 73005 ~ www.wfec.com
DATE: October 15, 2009 POSTING #: 290323
POSITION: Mechanic SALARY: H21 - $23.98 to
H25 - $28.59
DEPARTMENT: Anadarko Plant LOCATION: Anadarko, OK
APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED THROUGH NOVEMBER 5, 2009
SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Mechanical Supervisor, the Mechanic is responsible for safely performing general repair and preventive maintenance on all 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 all other plant equipment. Completes maintenance requests as assigned. Performs required alignment of drive couplings, belts, turbines, and other rotating equipment to design specifications. Performs welding and machining as required to maintain the plant, buildings, and equipment. Performs required piping and valve repair to standards and specifications. Performs lubrication of plant equipment according to vendor’s recommendations and plant guidelines. Supports manpower requirements at other plants within Western Farmers Electric Cooperative as necessary to meet generation requirements of the cooperative. Supports manpower requirements of plant operations by working rotating shifts as necessary to meet generation requirements of the plant.
COMPETENCIES: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Technical Skills: Displays technical knowledge equal to job requirements; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
Quantity: Meets productivity goals; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity.
Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
Attendance/Punctuality: Is consistently at work and on time; Uses paid leave within policy requirements; Informs supervisor about necessary absences in a timely manner.
Organizational Support: Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values.
Dependability: 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.
Safety and Security: Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
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: Requires three years of progressive related experience in mechanical maintenance in a power plant or industrial environment. Related education may be substituted for experience at a rate of one year of education for two years of experience.
Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. 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 and Microsoft Office software as required.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Driver’s License required.
WORK SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS: May require overtime on short notice. 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. Requires the use of protective masks and breathing equipment.
MUST MEET ALL PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
MINORITIES AND WOMEN ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
WFEC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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