About the Position: A Power Plant Senior Mechanic has the responsibility for planning, organizing, directing and participating in the installation, modification, maintenance and repair of all mechanical equipment at a hydroelectric power project which consists of a powerhouse, switchyards, dam or dams and related works.

Duties

Assist higher level management engaged in special studies designed to improve maintenance techniques and equipment reliability. Furnish special technical and practical guidance to trainees participating in the training program for powerplant personnel. Operate gas and electric welding equipment, including automatic welding machine for turbine cavitation repairs. Issue work assignments to subordinates, outlines methods to be used, and furnishes technical instructions on more difficult operations. Operate various machine shop equipment such as lathes, shapers, drill presses, bench grinders, hydraulic presses, pipe threaders, and various air or electric portable tools such as drills, grinders, impact wrenches and brazing torches.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceExecutive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) POWER PLANT SENIOR MECHANIC without more than normal supervision. Ability To Do The Work of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision Ability to perform the most difficult and complex Power Plant Senior Mechanic tasks including installing, modifying, maintaining and repairing all mechanical equipment at a hydroelectric power project which consists of a powerhouse, dam or dams, and related works; using hydro generators, sluice gates and spillway gates for power production and flood control; and inspecting and testing mechanical equipment to insure that the preventive and operating maintenance program meets established standards. or Ability to perform the full range of Power Plant Senior Mechanic tasks including operating various shop equipment such as drill press, bench grinders, hydraulic press, saw, and various air and electrical portable tools, such as drills, grinders, impact wrench, solder gun and brazing torch to rework or build new parts for the major and auxiliary equipment; and solving routine problems contacted in daily assignments and bringing major maintenance problems to the attention of superiors and suggests solutions to these problems. or Ability to perform common duties such as operating various shop equipment; inspecting equipment, repairing equipment, installing equipment, and recognizing safety hazards; and completing assignments assigned by journey level employees. Failure to meet this Screen Out Elements will result in an ineligible rating. Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal SupervisionABILITY TO INTERPRET INSTRUCTIONS, SPECIFICATIONS ETC. (INCLUDING BLUEPRINT READING)Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and EquipmentKnowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.Knowledge of MaterialsTechnical Practices (Theoretical, precise, artistic)Trouble shooting Physical Effort - Handle objects weighing 20 kilograms (45 pounds) and lifting and operating heavy and awkward hand tools. Many tasks require significant brute force. The incumbent is required to push, pull, reach, walk, stand, crawl, kneel, bend, and work in cramped positions over and under machinery of all types for sustained periods of time. Working Conditions - Work is primarily performed inside the power plant, outlet works, intake structures, and spillway structure where constant noise and vibration of generating equipment is present. Hazards include moving machinery, working on preheated metals, danger of injury from burns, cuts, dust, welding fumes, and flying particles of metal when performing chipping,Grinding, and welding. There may be occasional exposure to electrical shock hazards. Often works in cramped quarters for extended periods of time. Subject to falls from scaffolds and ladders, hazards of paring cables or slings and overhead traveling cranes and exposure to working in cold damp areas. Appropriate protective clothing and/or equipment is provided to minimize or eliminate hazardous conditions and its use is mandatory.

Contacts

• Address RL-W2SR06 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-WILMINGTON DO NOT MAIL Wilmington, NC 28402 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk