Mechanic

FirstEnergy at a Glance

We are a forward-thinking electric utility powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers’ lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stronger.

FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy includes one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, more than 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, and a regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of more than 3,500 megawatts.

About the Opportunity

This is an open position with Fort Martin Power Station, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp.[FOS]

Duties:

Mechanic performs duties in connection with the installation, removal, inspection, testing, replacement, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the mechanical equipment associated with power generation. Mechanic must perform operating duties as assigned:

• Removing, cleaning, inspecting, and installing sliding surface and rolling contact bearings with fixed or adjustable running clearances.
• Inspecting, repairing, and adjusting machines and equipment not requiring precision adjustment such as, but not limited to feeders, conveyors and unloaders.
• Disassembling, inspecting, repairing, adjusting, and assembling hand operated or check valves requiring only lapping, part replacement, cleaning, and packing replacement.
• Performing oxyacetylene cutting and shielded metal arc welding in the flat position. Performing soldering operations such as, but not limited to, joining copper fittings and valves to copper tubing.
• Cleaning, adjusting, and repairing rotating electrical equipment such as AC and DC motors.
• Safely operating the machine tools, hand tools, and rigging necessary to perform the duties of this level.
• Cutting, fitting, and installing threaded pipe, valves, and fittings up to 2 inches with necessary support devices.
• Installing soldered, glued and compression type tubing fittings.
• Aligning belt and chain driven equipment, conveyor belts, and open straight cut gearing with methods not requiring precision measurement.
• Must perform operating duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must possess an associates degree in an applicable field from an accredited college
• In lieu of a degree, 3 years mechanical journeyman experience applicable to the work or three years military experience applicable to the work
• Must pass the Plant Operator Selection System (POSS) and Power Plant Maintenance Positions Selection System (MASS) tests.
• Mechanical skills and abilities.
• Ability and willingness to work in high places, confined spaces, and near water.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Ability to occasionally lift weights up to 50 pounds.
• The job requires frequent walking, occasional standing, bending, and climbing stairs.
• Ability and willingness to work indoors in a wide range of temperatures and some work outdoors in all types of weather.
• Must be able to work assigned shifts, overtime, holidays, weekends, and call outs when needed.
• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work with vendors.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong estimating and problem solving skills.

EEI Testing

We administer selection tests for a variety of positions. The required tests have been developed by the Edison Electric Institute (EEI), a trade association of investor-owned electric utility companies. We strongly encourage potential employees to review all information, including the sample test brochures, and to use the available practice tests before taking the actual tests. Click this link to access the practice tests. You will be prompted for a name and password. Use firstenergy for both.

https://secure.eei.org/eeitests/onlineproducts/Login.aspx

Practice tests provide sample questions and detailed discussions of the correct answers. It's important to take the practice test as you would the actual one, with similar intensity and concentration. You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader on your computer.

Note: EEI website does not allow access to actual tests. Testing is held at various locations throughout our service territory based on where the job is located.

Benefits, Compensation & Workforce Diversity

At FirstEnergy, employees are key to our success. We depend on their talents to meet the challenges of our changing business environment. We are committed to rewarding individual and team efforts through our total rewards philosophy which includes competitive pay plus incentive compensation, a company-sponsored pension plan, 401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution, a choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs, as well as skills development training with tuition reimbursement. Please visit our website at www.firstenergycorp.com to learn more about all of our employee rewards programs. FirstEnergy proudly supports workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract. Unable to sponsor or transfer H-1B visas at this time.

Safety

Safety is a core value for FirstEnergy and is essential to all of our business activities. We ensure employees have the tools, information, and processes to perform their duties in a manner that assures safety for themselves, their co-workers, our customers and the public. Our goals are to provide a safe work environment, to maintain an accident-free, injury-free workplace, and to promote and maintain public safety. To meet these goals, we dedicate ourselves to achieving world-class safety standards.

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