Mechanical Maintenance Technician

• Observe and follow Ormat's environmental and operational rules, procedures and guidelines.
• Strictly adhere to and enforce safety procedures as required by ORMAT, CAPP, and OSHA.
• Responsible for welding and fabrication of pipe spools, flanges, fittings and structural items.
• Troubleshoot, repair and maintain mechanical equipment as required to support plant operations.
• Perform routine and preventative maintenance tasks.
• Provide recommendations for improvements.
• Must be able to operate a vehicle in a safe manner, remain alert while driving for continuous period of time and read and understand maps.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays when necessary.
• Must be able to work overtime as required.
• Must be able to travel extensively to other locations, including rural areas and other states to work on other projects.
• When assigned as a Mechanical Maintenance Technician 2 or 3:
• Must be able to operate a forklift, crane, and/or a backhoe.

• Perform environmental and general housekeeping duties.
• Attend monthly safety and maintenance training.
• Ability to respond to emergency calls.
• Participate in regular training to improve performance, acquire professional licenses, and maintain certification required by Ormat and government regulations.
• Perform other duties as directed
• When assigned as a Mechanical Maintenance Technician 2 or 3:
• Provide coaching and guidance to junior Mechanical Maintenance Technicians.
• Process work orders, assist in inventory, and requisitioning of parts and supplies
• Search for and eliminate organizational weaknesses and jobsite conditions that create conditions for error.
• When assigned as a Mechanical Maintenance Technician 3:
• Periodically observe fellow maintenance technicians while performing work activities to ensure proper procedures, techniques, and safety guidelines are being followed.

• The ability to understand procedures and instructions specific to the areas of assignment as would be acquired in three to four years of high school.
• One (1) year of experience in the mechanical maintenance or other relevant field
• Mechanical Maintenance Technician 2: Four (4) years of experience in the mechanical maintenance or other relevant field
• Mechanical Maintenance Technician 3: Five (5) years of experience in power plant mechanics or other specialized field
• Hands-on experience in operations, maintenance and project implementation related to power production, turbine-generators, and auxiliary equipment.
• The ability to read technical documentation such as piping and instrumentation diagrams, one-line diagrams, and design and analysis reports.
• Ability to methodically troubleshoot mechanical equipment and systems.
• Must be able to communicate with other employees and read and write at a level that will enable to perform the job duties safely and efficiently.
• Must be able to use and acquire knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spread sheets, database and presentation. Must be proficient in MS Word, Excel, Power Point and use of the Internet.
• Must possess at any time a valid driver's license with a driving record acceptable to ORMAT's Safe Driving policy.
• Must be able to operate a vehicle in a safe manner.
• When assigned as a Mechanical Maintenance Technician 2 or 3:
• May be required to obtain a Class B or Class A CDL - Tank Endorsement.

• May be required to obtain welding certification to fabricate and weld.
• The ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds in awkward positions and 75 pounds from the floor to the waist.
• Must be able to climb ladders, climb to and work off of elevated platforms, ladders and walkways.
• Must be able to work in confined spaces, heights exceeding 10 feet, and in harsh weather conditions.
• Must wear protective equipment in the performance of some duties.
• Work is subject to exposure to hazardous chemicals, electrical currents, gases, dust, and noxious odors.
• Job requires sitting and/or standing for long periods of time with moderate bending, stooping, and kneeling.

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