Mechanical Maintenance Technician 1

<p><strong>Headquartered in Reno, NV, Ormat designs, develops, builds, owns and operates geothermal and recovered energy-based power plants in the US and worldwide. With a spotless international reputation, we&rsquo;re on track to become a leading global provider of renewable energy.&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>We take pride in our family-oriented business building practical green energy solutions from the ground up.&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>Join a team that&rsquo;s giving new life to the future of our planet.&nbsp;</strong></p>

Mammoth Lakes, CA, US, 93546

Ormat Technologies, Inc.

https://www.ormat.com/en/home/a/main/

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Full Time

$33.00 - 38.66

Overview: This position must&nbsp;be able to perform the essential functions below.&nbsp;The Technician works under close supervision, performing the essential functions at an adequate level.&nbsp;
Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Observe and follow&nbsp;Ormat&rsquo;s&nbsp;environmental and operational rules,&nbsp;procedures&nbsp;and guidelines&nbsp;</li> <li>Strictly adhere to and enforce safety procedures as required by ORMAT, CAPP, and OSHA&nbsp;</li> <li>Responsible for welding and fabrication of pipe spools, flanges, fittings and structural items&nbsp;</li> <li>Troubleshoot, repair and maintain mechanical equipment as required to support plant operations&nbsp;</li> <li>Perform routine and&nbsp;preventative maintenance tasks&nbsp;</li> <li>Provide recommendations for improvements&nbsp;</li> <li>Must be able to operate a vehicle in a safe manner, enter and exit vehicle without assistance, remain alert while driving for continuous period of time and read and understand maps&nbsp;</li> <li>Must be able to operate a forklift, crane, rig loads and/or a backhoe&nbsp;</li> <li>Must be able to work weekends and holidays when necessary&nbsp;</li> <li>Must be able to work overtime as required&nbsp;</li> <li>Must be able to travel extensively to other locations, including rural&nbsp;areas to work on other projects&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><u>OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:</u></p> <ul> <li>Perform environmental&nbsp;and general housekeeping duties&nbsp;</li> <li>Attend Monthly&nbsp;Safety and Maintenance training&nbsp;</li> <li>Ability to respond to emergency calls&nbsp;</li> <li>Provide coaching and guidance to junior Mechanical Maintenance Technicians.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Process work orders, assist in inventory, and requisitioning of parts and supplies&nbsp;</li> <li>Search for and eliminate organizational weaknesses and jobsite conditions that create conditions for error.&nbsp;</li> <li>Periodically observe fellow maintenance technicians while performing work activities to ensure proper procedures, techniques, and safety guidelines are being followed.&nbsp;</li> <li>Participate in regular training to improve performance, acquire professional licenses, and maintain certification required by Ormat and government regulations.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Perform other duties as directed&nbsp;</li> </ul>
Requirements: <p><u>DUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED:</u></p> <ul> <li>The ability to understand procedures and instructions specific to the areas of assignment as would be acquired in three to four years of high school&nbsp;</li> <li>One (1) year of experience in the mechanical maintenance or other relevant field&nbsp;</li> <li>Hands-on experience in operations, maintenance and project implementation related to power production, turbine-generators, and auxiliary equipment.&nbsp;</li> <li>The ability to read technical documentation such as piping and instrumentation diagrams, one-line diagrams, and design and analysis reports.&nbsp;</li> <li>Ability to methodically troubleshoot mechanical equipment and systems.&nbsp;</li> <li>Must have the ability to read, write and speak English at a level that will permit the employee to understand and communicate information in a manner that will enable the employee to safely and efficiently perform the job duties&nbsp;</li> <li>Must be able to use and acquire knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spread sheets,&nbsp;database&nbsp;and presentation. Must be proficient in MS Word, Excel, Power&nbsp;Point and use of the Internet&nbsp;</li> <li>Must possess at any time a valid driver&rsquo;s license with a driving record acceptable to&nbsp;ORMAT&rsquo;s auto insurance carrier&nbsp;</li> <li>Must be able to operate a vehicle in a safe manner&nbsp;</li> <li>May be required to obtain a Class B or&nbsp;Class A CDL &ndash; Tank Endorsement&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><u>PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:</u></p> <ul> <li>The ability to lift&nbsp;a minimum of 20 pounds in awkward positions and 75 pounds from the floor to the waist&nbsp;</li> <li>Must be able to climb ladders, climb to and work&nbsp;off of&nbsp;elevated&nbsp;platforms, ladders and walkways&nbsp;</li> <li>Must be able to work in confined spaces, heights exceeding 10&nbsp;feet,&nbsp;and&nbsp;in harsh weather conditions&nbsp;</li> <li>Protective equipment must be worn in the performance of some duties&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Work is subject to exposure to hazardous chemicals, electrical currents, gases, dust, and noxious odors.&nbsp;</li> <li>Job requires sitting and/or standing for long periods of time with moderate&nbsp;bending, stooping, and kneeling&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>Additional information</strong></p> <p>All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.</p>