Power Plant Mechanic - MSO LVL 1

About the role

Devon Power Station is seeking a skilled Maintenance Mechanic to support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of a 379-MW dual-fuel (natural gas and kerosene) generating facility. This position is responsible for inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, and overhauling GE LM6000 gas turbines, generators, balance-of-plant equipment, and associated mechanical systems.

The successful candidate will perform predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance activities while maintaining the highest standards of safety, environmental compliance, and equipment reliability. This role requires strong mechanical aptitude, turbine maintenance experience, and the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented power generation environment.

This position is covered by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW): Local 420547

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and overhaul activities on:
• GE LM6000 gas turbines
• Generators and excitation systems
• Pumps, motors, compressors, and heat exchangers
• Fuel gas and liquid fuel systems
• Cooling water, lube oil, and auxiliary systems
• Valves, piping, tubing, and pressure vessels
• Dismantle, inspect, repair, align, and reassemble rotating equipment to OEM and industry standards.
• Perform precision measurements using micrometers, dial indicators, calipers, laser alignment equipment, and other diagnostic tools.
• Conduct vibration analysis, equipment inspections, and condition monitoring activities.
• Diagnose equipment failures and determine root causes.
• Support reliability improvement initiatives and outage planning activities.
• Execute preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs.
• Review equipment history and maintenance records to identify recurring issues and recommend solutions.
• Utilize computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) for work order management and documentation.
• Maintain a strong safety culture and comply with all OSHA, environmental, and company safety requirements.
• Execute LOTO procedures, work permits, JHAs, and other safety processes.
• Utilize proper PPE and follow confined space and fall protection protocols.
• Collaborate with Operations to ensure safe, reliable plant performance.
• Support outages, emergency maintenance, and operational needs.
• Participate in training, mentoring, and cross-functional development programs.
• Available for overtime, call-outs, outage work, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Qualifications and Skills

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 3 years of mechanical maintenance experience in power generation, heavy industrial, petrochemical, refining, aerospace, or similar industrial environments.
• Experience maintaining gas turbines, preferably GE LM6000 units.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, mechanical drawings, schematics, OEM manuals, and technical procedures.
• Proficiency with precision measurement, alignment, and troubleshooting techniques.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required plant safety qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of power generation maintenance experience.
• GE LM6000 maintenance, outage, or overhaul experience.
• Experience with turbine borescope inspections, rigging, crane operations, and rotating equipment alignment.
• Experience using CMMS systems (Maximo, SAP, or equivalent).
• Military turbine maintenance experience or technical degree/certification in a related field.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong mechanical aptitude and knowledge of rotating equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment failures and perform predictive/preventive maintenance.
• Effective communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced plant environment with a strong focus on safety and reliability.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks including climbing, bending, kneeling, and prolonged standing.
• Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and in varying indoor/outdoor environmental conditions.
• Ability to wear required PPE and work safely around industrial equipment.
• Successfully complete required physical, background, and drug screening requirements.

Additional information

Applicants must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a clean driving record, as this position requires occasional travel for company business. Candidates should be comfortable operating a vehicle as part of their job responsibilities and must meet any applicable company and insurance requirements.

CAMS offers a variety of excellent benefits. Full-time employees are offered the following: medical, dental, vision, LTD, STD, and Life insurance plans. You can even select additional “al la carte” benefits to meet all your needs. You can also enroll in our 401k, flex spending accounts for medical and childcare needs, and participate in our employee referral and tuition reimbursement programs.

Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified Applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.

Pay and benefits

We believe in transparency and providing candidates with important information to make informed decisions. The salary range for this position is commensurate with experience, qualifications, and location. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, and relevant qualifications.

This range represents the base salary and does not include other forms of compensation, such as bonuses, benefits, or equity, which may be offered in addition to the base pay. The company reserves the right to modify compensation ranges at any time in accordance with business needs and market conditions.