GRE HERC Services LLC (GHS) has an opening for a full-time Maintenance Mechanic Welder at its downtown Minneapolis facility. GHS operates the Hennepin Energy Recovery Center (HERC), on behalf of Hennepin County. HERC provides the county with cost effective resource recovery in harmony with a sustainable environment. We help the county manage waste by burning garbage to create energy for the electric grid and steam for nearby buildings. Our core values of Safety, Trust, Ethics, Accountability, and Mutual Respect guide everything we do.

In the Maintenance Mechanic Welder position, you help the team by performing various mechanical maintenance and repairs to ensure the safe and efficient operation of equipment in accordance with established plant operating procedures. This includes: 170kph boilers, pumps, conveyors, mag drum, air compressor systems, pugmill and ash metering screw, bag house, cooling tower, fans, valves, hydraulic systems, overhead cranes, and condensers.

Responsibilities of this position include:

Conducting standard preventive maintenance procedures within the facility to ensure the essential care, maintenance and operation of equipment, including taking vibration readings and pulling oil samples.
Assisting operations with deslagging furnace.
Maintaining a neat and organized work area in the shop and when completing work orders.
Completing assigned tasks with professionalism – i.e., Tasks completed safely and to high standard, clean work areas after jobs are completed, maintain positive teamwork attitude.
Self-supporting when completing assigned tasks by coordinating LOTO, confined space entry permit, hot works, pulling parts from inventory, requesting basic parts to order, etc.
Notifying lead mechanic when assigned work orders are completed so new ones can be assigned.
Conducting troubleshooting and repair activities, both scheduled and non-scheduled, to ensure that the plant works at optimum levels.
Rebuilding conveyor systems, performing alignments, maintaining pumps, replacing fan shafts and bearings, completing shaft alignments, replacing wear parts in the boiler furnace and ash dischargers, replacing screw conveyor assemblies, replacing gearboxes and performing troubleshooting procedures in a logical manner.
Using various shop equipment in the performance of assigned tasks, such as port-a-power and accessories, torch, plasma cutter, stationary and portable band saws, hydraulic press, mill and lathe, vibration analysis, trim balance, shaft alignment, and welding with stick, mig and tig welding.
Cleaning and lubricating various equipment as required.
Assisting with and performing rigging activities.
Reporting any malfunctions or potential equipment problems to the lead mechanic and maintenance leader via email.
Be available to be on call periodically over evenings, weekends, holidays and in emergency situations.
Exchanging necessary information with team members.
Complying with facility policies and procedures.
Performing other duties as assigned by the maintenance leader or lead mechanic.

To qualify for this position you must:

Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
Formal technical training is also required. Certificates in scaffolding, rigging, welding, and mobile equipment (forklift and scissor lift) preferred.
A minimum of five years of experience in the repair and maintenance of mechanical equipment is mandatory
Knowledge of how various kinds of equipment work and how to maintain and repair them
Ability to learn new skills and tools that enable the department to be more self-supportive and less reliant on contractors
Knowledge of safe work policies and practices
Skill to use hand tools, power tools and equipment to service and repair facility machinery
Be able to read blueprints / piping and instrumental diagrams
Ability to problem solve and analyze equipment issues to successfully repair them
Ability to communicate effectively with team members and supervisors
Be proficient with computer software and usage with maintenance management system, e-mail system, time entry, etc.
Be willing and able to be on call periodically over weekends and holidays as well as being willing to respond to plant emergencies on short notice.
Be able to work in dirty areas and in confined spaces for extended periods in full face respirator and possibly in fall protection gear.
Be able to climb onto equipment, walk and stand for long periods, lift up to 50 pounds and be unafraid of working at heights
Complete a successful background check, drug/alcohol test and references

Working Conditions:

This position typically works Monday through Friday. Hours are: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM. The ability to work overtime and on-call is required. Be available to be on call periodically over evenings, weekends, holidays and in emergency situations. This position is designated as a safety-sensitive position for drug, cannabis and alcohol testing purposes.

Compensation and Benefits:

It is a union position with pay starting at $52.16 per hour. Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, paid time off, a retirement plan, free on-site parking and more.

GRE HERC Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

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