Power Plant Mechanic A, WB-5352-00, (16300)

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD, Section 9905 to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. Applications must be submitted after 12:01 AM (ET) of the posted Job Posting Open Date and before 11:59 PM (ET) of the posted Job Posting Close Date to receive consideration.

This position serves as a journeyman Power Plant Mechanic at a hydroelectric power project and is responsible for the inspection, cleaning, testing, installation, modification, maintenance, and repair of all mechanical equipment.

The primary duties include:

• Performs preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, and overhauls on mechanical systems such as generators, turbines, pumps, compressors, fans, gear boxes, valves, and hoisting equipment.
• Installs new equipment, which includes dismantling old systems, assembling new components, and making major modifications.
• Operates mobile and gantry cranes for loading, unloading, and installing equipment. Performs all necessary rigging to handle materials and equipment.
• Operates 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.
• Follows all safety rules and regulations, properly using safety equipment, and recognizing and guarding against hazards associated with the work environment.
• Performs work individually, or as a member of a crew, and is responsible for the quantity, quality, and timeliness of work in accordance with accepted trade practices and established procedures.

Specialized Experience Requirement: Journeyman level training and knowledge of the maintenance, repair, and installation of mechanical equipment within an electric power generating facility.

All positions require the applicant to be a citizen of the United States.

Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to register for Selective Service prior to appointment.

A trial or probationary period may be required.

Direct deposit of pay is required.

This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10% of the time.

The duties of this position require the incumbent to pass pre-employment and regular physical screenings to determine fitness for duty.

Dependent upon location this position is a Testing Designated Position under the U. S. Army Drug-Free Federal Workplace Civilian Drug Testing Program. Incumbent may be required to sign a DA Form 5019, Condition of Employment for Certain Civilian Positions Identified Critical Under the Department of the Army Drug-Free Federal Workplace Program.

Incumbent must be able to lift and carry objects up to 45 pounds.

This position requires that the incumbent possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.