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Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc. Mechanical Maintenance Technician in Dell, Arkansas
Discover a POWERful career at Associated Electric! Our organization offers challenging and rewarding work with career development and internal mobility opportunities - all within a family friendly and community centric culture. Our purpose is simple - to provide safe, reliable and affordable energy for our member-owners. At Associated Electric, one of the largest electric cooperatives in the nation, opportunities to gain valuable experience and contribute new ideas in an ever-changing industry are endless.
Become a part of our team at Dell Power Plant, where we are dedicated to providing reliable, efficient, and sustainable energy. Our combined cycle power generating facility, located in the heart of Dell, Arkansas, is looking for a highly skilled and motivated Maintenance Technician with a passion for learning and growing to ensure our plant operates at peak performance.Key Responsibilities:
Maintenance & Repair: Maintain and repair mechanical systems and equipment, including pumps, valves, and external turbine support equipment. Perform routine and emergent maintenance tasks with minimal guidance.
Troubleshooting & Diagnostics: Expertly troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical issues, applying timely and effective resolutions.
Equipment Operation: Set up and operate various tools, such as drill presses, pipe threading machines, and grinders, to fabricate and repair parts.
Technical Skills: Read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical one-lines, logic drawings, technical manuals, and P&ID's to ensure accurate maintenance and repairs.
Technology Integration: Utilize computerized maintenance and operations management systems to document activities and ensure seamless plant operations.
Qualifications:
Education: High School diploma or equivalent required.
Experience: Combined cycle plant experience preferred. Experience with standard industry practices in confined space, LOTO, hot work, etc.
Technical Proficiency: Strong mechanical ability and aptitude in mechanical maintenance. Proficient in using word processors, spreadsheets, and computerized maintenance systems.
Ability to qualify as Outside Operator within one year is preferred.
Additional Skills Preferred:
Experience with low and medium voltage electrical systems maintenance.
Strong understanding of schematics and technical documentation.
As an employer of choice and a certified Great Place to Work, Associated provides employees competitive compensation, 401k with an employer match, health, paid leave for family planning (including adoption), paid disability leave and other benefits. We support employees in their journey to physical, financial, emotional and social well-being and we encourage employees to enjoy time away with Paid Time Off, paid holidays and volunteerism in community events. Associated’s culture includes workforce flexibility options with opportunities for personal and professional growth including tuition reimbursement and development planning resources. Come join a team where your talents are appreciated, your voice is heard, and your work has an impact!
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Discover a POWERful opportunity at Associated Electric Cooperative.About 910,000 homes, farms and businesses count on their rural electric cooperatives to deliver electricity 24/7. And they do with power from Associated Electric, the wholesale power supplier to six regional generation and transmission cooperatives (G&Ts) that serve 51 local electric cooperatives in Missouri, southeast Iowa and northeast Oklahoma. Each employee at Associated Electric plays a part in providing economic and reliable power to member-owners. Associated employs about 700 people full time at one Arkansas and three Missouri locations, offering employment opportunities across a wide spectrum of technical, operational and professional disciplines. The cooperative is committed to employees and provides a competitive compensation and benefit package, as well as opportunities for personal and professional development. Associated Electric has many strengths: tremendous generation and transmission assets; a strong balance sheet; and a dedicated, talented workforce. If you are ready to work with a company whose financial position and credit ratings continue to be among the best in the country and in a work environment where leaders truly care about the well-being of the workforce, you have come to the right place.