Mechanic Helper - Comanche Peak

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Job Summary

Start a promising career with a global leader, take a look at the exciting employment opportunities as a mechanic helper at Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant.

Job Description

Under direct supervision, performs skilled mechanical work in the inspection, repair, testing, adjustment, installation and removal of nuclear power plant equipment. Inspects and repairs turbines, heat exchangers, pumps, fans, valves, air compressors, diesel engines and similar equipment. Aligns and balances rotating equipment. Perform welding and oxyacetylene cutting and brazing. May be required to operate forklifts, man lifts, cranes, and trucks. May set up and operate lathes, milling machines, shapers, drill presses and other machine tools in the performance of machine work to close tolerances. May be assigned as needed to support decon, housekeeping, painting, calibration, and other duties as assigned by the Company. This position advances into the classification of Mechanic based upon completion of basic training, qualifications and oral board.

Description & Responsibilities: 

• Review work documents, procedures, station drawings and technical information, prepare for pre-job briefs and conduct task evolutions
• Paired with mechanic will have significant interfaces with Operations and other Maintenance Organizations
• Assist in review of work documents and procedures during preparation phase; conduct parts verification and field walk downs
• Extensive use of written procedures with requirement for accurate documentation of all activities conducted
• Performs emergency response duties as assigned and other job duties as assigned

Job Qualifications:

Minimum background and knowledge requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Good written and verbal skills
• Strong teaming skills – must be able to work well with others and be self-motivated

**Candidates must take and pass the Power Plant Maintenance Position Selection Process Test (MASS test)

Preferred Background and knowledge requirements:

• Commercial / Military Mechanical Experience; preferably with Nuclear Power
• Maintenance type work experience
• Welding, Machining experience
• Rigging experience
• Mobile Crane Operating Experience
• Rigging Experience
• Commercial Driver License
• Familiarity with reading mechanical drawings and vendor technical manuals

Physical demands and working conditions:

• Must be able to climb stairs, work above ground, lift loads up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to be a radiation worker
• Must meet requirements of NRC psychological testing regulations
• Must satisfactorily complete Plant Access and Radiation Safety training, including respirator qualifications and maintain unescorted access
• Occasional irregular hours, overtime and shift work

Job Family

Plant Operations

Company

Vistra Nuclear Operations Company

Locations

Glen Rose, Texas

Texas

If you currently work for Vistra or its subsidiaries, please apply via the internal career site.

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