Power Plant Maintenance Mechanic

  • CAMS
  • Oxnard, California
  • Full Time

Ormond Beach Generation Station is an operating power facility with a generation capacity of at least 1,500 megawatts (MW) . The station plays a critical role in supporting Californias energy grid, utilizing a variety of high-pressure steam and turbine systems to deliver reliable power to the region.

We are seeking a skilled and safety-conscious Maintenance Mechanic to support the operation and reliability of our mechanical systems and power generation equipment. In this role, you will install, inspect, maintain, and repair plant equipment, including turbines, pumps, boilers, and associated piping and systems.

This position requires advanced mechanical knowledge, fabrication skills, and the ability to work in physically demanding environments, including confined spaces and at elevations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Install, maintain, inspect, and repair plant equipment (e.g., turbines, pumps, heat exchangers, boilers).
  • Diagnose and correct mechanical issues on rotating and stationary equipment.
  • Perform preventive and corrective maintenance, including PdM activities.
  • Fabricate tools, fixtures, and plant components as needed.
  • Operate machining tools such as drill presses, lathes, and boring mills.
  • Conduct pipefitting, rigging, valve packing, insulation removal/replacement, and plumbing tasks.
  • Complete required documentation for maintenance tasks and equipment status.
  • Ensure safe work practices and adherence to environmental regulations.
  • Provide guidance and skill enhancement support to less experienced personnel.
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Minimum 10 years of industrial mechanical maintenance experience preferably in a power plant or heavy industrial environment.
  • Proficient with rigging, machining, and mechanical diagnostics.
  • Experience with welding and machine tools preferred.
  • Ability to interpret technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics.
  • Familiarity with rotating equipment, PdM, and root cause analysis techniques.
  • Valid drivers license; ability to operate company vehicles and equipment.

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to climb ladders and stairways (three-point contact).
  • Ability to bend, stoop, crouch, and work in confined spaces.
  • Capable of walking/standing for long periods.
  • Comfortable working in extreme weather and high altitudes.
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Ability to work extended hours and rotating shifts, including weekends.

Work Environment

  • Exposure to rotating equipment, high-voltage systems, and high-noise areas.
  • Outdoor and indoor work in varied environmental conditions.
  • Shift work with irregular hours, 24/7 on-call support may be required.
Job ID: 476420226
Originally Posted on: 5/9/2025

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