Applications will be accepted through June 20, 2025 – Apply on-line at www.wfec.com

SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Lead Maintenance Supervisor, the Mechanic is responsible for safely performing general repair and preventive maintenance on all generating plant equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Includes the following: other duties may be assigned. Performs troubleshooting, preventive, and repair maintenance on plant equipment such as turbines, air compressors, pumps, gear reducers, fans, and all other plant equipment. Completes maintenance requests as assigned. Performs required alignment of drive couplings, belts, turbines, and other rotating equipment to design specifications. Performs welding and machining as required to maintain the plant, buildings, and equipment, in accordance with State of Oklahoma welding code requirements. Performs required piping and valve repair to standards and specifications. Performs lubrication of plant equipment according to vendor's recommendations and plant guidelines. Supports manpower requirements at other plants within Western Farmers as necessary to meet generation requirements of the cooperative. Supports manpower requirements of plant operations by working rotating shifts as necessary to meet generation requirements of the plant.

COMPETENCIES: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Attendance/Punctuality: Informs supervisor about necessary absences in a timely manner; Is consistently at work and on time; Uses paid leave within policy requirements.

Cost Consciousness: Conserves organizational resources; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Works within approved budget.

Customer Service: Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Meets commitments to customers; Responds promptly to customer needs; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Solicits customer feedback to improve service.

Dependability: Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan; Follows instructions and responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions.

Organizational Support: Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Follows policies and procedures; Supports organization's goals and values.

Problem Solving: Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.

Quality: Applies feedback to improve performance; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Quantity: Completes work in timely manner; Meets productivity goals; Strives to increase productivity.

Safety and Security: Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

Technical Skills: Displays technical knowledge equal to job requirements; Pursues training and development opportunities; Shares expertise with others; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors required.

Education and Experience: Requires three years of progressive related experience in mechanical maintenance in a power plant or industrial environment. Qualified Oklahoma Welding Certification is preferred. Related education may be substituted for experience at a rate of one year of education for two years of experience.

Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively other employees.

Math Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills: Ability to use a personal computer to access the intranet and Microsoft Office software as required.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: This position requires a current driver's license. Incumbent must pass, or have passed, certified Oklahoma Welder Test.

WORK SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS: May require overtime on short notice. May also require travel on short notice.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires lifting, pushing, pulling or carrying of weights equal to 50 pounds or more; climbing ladders and stairs and working on elevated platforms or scaffolding; kneeling, crawling, stooping, bending or twisting for extended periods of time; pushing, pulling and reaching above the shoulders; wearing personal safety equipment including breathing apparatus; manual and detailed hand work using both hands; vision within normal range (corrective lens are permitted); and hearing within normal range (hearing aids are permitted). Requires ability to enter boiler door no more than 15" in diameter.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires working in varying weather conditions outside and temperature extremes inside with extreme ranges of humidity and dryness; working in confined spaces for extended periods of time; walking or standing on inclined, uneven, or slippery surfaces; working with or near hazardous chemicals, materials, fumes, dust, or smoke; and working in areas of constant high noise and vibration levels. In accordance with WFEC Administrative Procedure 805-Alcohol and Drug-Free Workplace this position is classified as "safety sensitive".

MUST MEET ALL PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

WFEC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER

MINORITIES, FEMALES, DISABILITY, AND

VETS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

EOE/AA/M/F/DISABILITY/VETS

About Western Farmers Electric Cooperative

ABOUT WFEC WFEC is a generation and transmission (G&T) cooperative, headquartered in Anadarko, Oklahoma, was organized in 1941, when western Oklahoma distribution cooperatives found it necessary to secure an adequate power supply at rates that farmers and rural industrial developers could afford. Throughout its history, WFEC’s membership has grown to include 21-member cooperatives, plus Altus Air Force Base. These members are headquartered in Oklahoma and New Mexico. Today, with seven generating facilities, and a total power capacity exceeding 2,200 megawatts, including contract power purchases, WFEC owns and maintains over 3,700 miles of transmission line to over 330 substations and switch stations. Generating facilities are located at Mooreland, Anadarko and Hugo, Oklahoma and Lovington, New Mexico. For more information, visit www.wfec.com.

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