Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Description

• Attend Monthly Safety and Maintenance training
• Search for and eliminate organizational weaknesses and jobsite conditions that create conditions for error.
• Responsible for welding and fabrication of pipe spools, flanges, fittings and structural items
• Provide recommendations for improvements
• Provide coaching and guidance to junior Mechanical Maintenance Technicians.
• Participate in regular training to improve performance, acquire professional licenses, and maintain certification required by Ormat and government regulations.
• Process work orders, assist in inventory, and requisitioning of parts and supplies
• Troubleshoot, repair and maintain mechanical equipment as required to support plant operations
• Periodically observe fellow maintenance technicians while performing work activities to ensure proper procedures, techniques, and safety guidelines are being followed.
• Perform routine and preventative maintenance tasks
• Strictly adhere to and enforce safety procedures as required by ORMAT, CAPP, and OSHA
• Perform environmental and general housekeeping duties
• Observe and follow Ormat’s environmental and operational rules, procedures and guidelines

Requirements

• Must be able to work in confined spaces, heights exceeding 10 feet, and in harsh weather conditions
• Ability to methodically troubleshoot mechanical equipment and systems.
• Protective equipment must be worn in the performance of some duties
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays when necessary
• Must be able to travel extensively to other locations, including rural areas to work on other projects
• Must be able to climb ladders, climb to and work off of elevated platforms, ladders and walkways
• Must be able to operate a vehicle in a safe manner
• The ability to lift a minimum of 20 pounds in awkward positions and 75 pounds from the floor to the waist
• 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
• Must be able to operate a forklift, crane, rig loads and/or a backhoe
• The ability to read technical documentation such as piping and instrumentation diagrams, one-line diagrams, and design and analysis reports.
• One (1) year of experience in the mechanical maintenance or other relevant field
• Must possess at any time a valid driver’s license with a driving record acceptable to ORMAT’s auto insurance carrier
• Hands-on experience in operations, maintenance and project implementation related to power production, turbine-generators, and auxiliary equipment.
• 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
• Ability to respond to emergency calls
• 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
• Must be able to use and acquire knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spread sheets, database and presentation. Must be proficient in MS Word, Excel, Power Point and use of the Internet
• Job requires sitting and/or standing for long periods of time with moderate bending, stooping, and kneeling
• May be required to obtain a Class B or Class A CDL – Tank Endorsement
• Must be able to work overtime as required

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance