Mechanic Welder - SGS

UNS Energy Corporation, headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, is a subsidiary of Fortis Inc., the largest investor-owned electric and gas distribution utility in Canada. Our public utility subsidiaries, Tucson Electric Power Company, UNS Electric, Inc. and UNS Gas, Inc., power our economy by providing electric and gas service to nearly 700,000 customers in Arizona.

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We are currently seeking a talented individual for the position of Mechanic Welder at our power plant facility located in Springerville, AZ. The Springerville Generating Station operates four coal-fired units with a combined generating capacity of over 1600 megawatts of power. Although we will be retiring two of the units we operate and maintain at this facility by 2032, we continue to work together to generate safe, clean, reliable power to enhance our families, customers and communities.

Position Description:

An employee in this classification will normally perform as a Maintenance Mechanic II and will use his/her welding skills as called upon. This position must be certified in all types of welding required for maintenance and repair in a steam generation facility. This position is required to maintain proficiency and periodic re-certification is mandatory. Mechanic responsibilities are to test, repair, maintain, overhaul and modify all mechanical plant equipment at the highest level of skill in accordance with plant procedures and directions, and to perform related duties as directed, including the duties of lower classifications.

Position-Related Responsibilities:

Understand and follow Company policies and procedures

Understand and follow Federal, State and Company safety regulations

Understand theory, operation, and troubleshooting of Plant equipment

Perform repairs, maintenance and overhaul of Plant mechanical equipment

Perform job setup, including required materials, tools, rigging and special equipment

Maintain a high level of awareness and responsibility for the environment

Perform work alone or in a team setting

Guide, direct and train other employees as required

Perform assigned work in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with Company practices and procedures

Maintain a high level of awareness and responsibility for environmental considerations that impact them, their jobs, and the Company to the level of their knowledge, training, and experience

This position may provide services to affiliates of the Company subject to the UNS Energy Code of Conduct and the related Policies and Procedures.

This is a safety sensitive position.

Support and communicate Operational Excellence goals, objectives, vision and values.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

(Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered)

Must meet position requirements and demonstrate competency through the established testing procedures

Ability to utilize computer-based maintenance management system

Ability to read and apply information from drawings and instruction books

Perform basic math calculations for area, volume, material takeoff, rigging calculations, etc

Ability to perform metal inert gas (MIG) and tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding; oxyacetylene welding, cutting and heating; and arc welding as required

Ability to use precision measurement tools

Ability to safely operate power tools

High school diploma or GED

All employees are expected and required to adhere to the Company Code of Ethics and Principles of Conduct.

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Pay Rate: $55.05

All job offers are contingent on successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

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