Mechanic/Operator - Anadarko Power Plant

Applications will be accepted through September 24, 2025 - Apply on-line at www.wfec.com

SUMMARY: This job is the entry level position in the Anadarko Power Plant. The incumbent receives training in both plant maintenance and plant operations functions. While under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor, the Mechanic/Operator assists in the safe performance of general repair and preventive maintenance on generating plant equipment. When assigned to Operations functions, the Mechanic/Operator provides support for plant operations. Satisfactorily completes the required plant training program within the established timeframes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Include the following: other duties may be assigned. Learns and follows all safety and plant procedures. Works with mechanics as a helper/trainee by learning and performing basic preventive and repair maintenance on plant equipment. Obtains and provides materials and tools to work locations. Completes maintenance requests as assigned. Maintains cleanliness throughout the power plant. Works with plant operations as a helper/trainee by learning and performing routine unit operations functions. Takes and records hourly readings of auxiliary equipment. Performs lubrication of plant equipment according to vendor's recommendations and plant guidelines while working maintenance or working a rotating shift as an operator. Operates various power tools, hand tools, and equipment such as forklifts, winch trucks, cranes, tractors, mowers, and other plant related equipment.

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 a high school diploma or a GED and two years of progressive related experience in mechanical maintenance in a power plant, industrial, construction, or manufacturing environment. Knowledge of the principles of power plant operation, including the steam water cycle, basic electricity, hydraulics, and fluid and gas properties is also preferred. 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 complete forms and routine correspondence. Ability to speak effectively with 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 interpret 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 computer and to learn and use Microsoft Office software.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: This job requires a current driver's license.

WORK SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS: Required to work a rotating shift schedule, relief shift schedule, or irregular shift schedule as necessary and while performing work in the Operations Department. May require overtime on short notice, including but not limited to call outs. May require travel on short notice. May require working a shift change on short notice for short periods of time.

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. In accordance with WFEC Administrative Procedure 805-Alcohol and Drug-Free Workplace this position is classified as "safety sensitive".

MUST MEET ALL PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

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MINORITIES, FEMALES, DISABILITY, AND

VETS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

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