NATURE AND LEVEL OF WORK
Perform skilled work oriented to the installation, repair, fabrication and/or maintenance of a wide range of utility production equipment.
Repair and maintenance projects vary from routine preventative assignments to projects requiring repair troubleshooting, measurement and adjustment, evaluation of parts needs, replacement of repair parts as needed.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Complete detailed inspections of all utility production mechanical equipment, determine necessary repairs, develop a prioritized work list for repairs, complete actual repair as needed.
May complete valve repair, steam/water pipe fitting, plumbing, painting, steam trap repair, instrumentation installation, and insulation work.
May perform or assist in the repair and installation of utility production equipment using specialized tools.
May install and maintain water, chilled water, air, gas, oil and steam piping, pipe hangers and specialty items.
Notify supervisor(s) of potential problems discovered during routine inspections and maintenance; recommend and/or assist in determining best repair options.
Persons filling this position will be specialized in their respective trade.
Millwrights will be able to install and repair equipment using specialized tools and techniques of their trade including but not limited to precision levels and measuring devices, laser alignment tools, vibration analyzers, grouting, and chemicals.
Utility Production Specialist will be familiar with MU utility production plants specifically, help coordinating outage work and making work plans for upcoming repairs on plant equipment.
Use management software for tracking work orders and preventative maintenance. May also complete these repairs working with other trades and maintenance staff.
Safely use and maintain in the normal daily job function tools and equipment including: various hand tools, grinders, drills, band and disk cutters, propane torch, acetylene torch, electric arc welder, electric arc plasma cutter, grit blasters, lathe, etc.
Complete rigging and heavy lifting of various materials utilizing and operating chain/cable hoists, engine hoists, pallet jacks, forklifts, and small portable cranes.
May fabricate parts or specialized tools to complete repairs. May repair, construct and install handrails, ladders, catwalks and other metal fixtures.
Or may assist in boiler, chiller and bag house operation (e.g., during start-up, shut down, and system upsets).
Coordinate with utility production supervision and engineering on projects and maintenance; prepare material lists, review inventory needs, review schematics, construction drawings, and equipment manuals, and assist in maintaining maintenance records.
Safely coordinate work with operations to maintain reliability of plant equipment by following all plant safety practices.
Follow all utility production safety and maintenance policies and procedures. Normal work will be in areas with access constraints, bag house compartments, boiler fireboxes, boiler drums, heights, extreme heat, fly ash, biomass and coal dust, and noise.
Coordinate with utility production operations to remove and return systems to service.
May oversee and coordinate work of others assigned to plant projects.
Assist in training and sharing knowledge of plant systems.
Perform other duties as assigned.