Plant Mechanic Foreman

Quick Facts

• Role: Plant Mechanic Foreman (Foreman 1 Plant Mechanic)

• Focus: Maintenance and repair for dams, power plants, and appurtenant facilities

Description

Lead a group of employees performing maintenance and repair work on dams, power plants, and related equipment and facilities. You will assign tasks, review progress for accuracy and compliance, and enforce safety practices through job hazard analysis and regular safety meetings. You’ll use drawings, blueprints, manuals, and standing operating procedures to direct safe work and prepare weekly progress reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead a crew of employees as Foreman 1 Plant Mechanic

• Assign tasks; provide deadlines and guidance on procedures; monitor work in progress

• Review work for accuracy and compliance with procedures and completion milestones

• Enforce safety rules; correct safety hazards; report issues as required

• Perform job hazard analysis; ensure safe working practices; direct weekly safety meetings

• Use and instruct employees on drawings/blueprints, manuals, standing operating procedures, and safe clearance procedures

• Prepare weekly progress reports

Requirements

• Ability to do the work without more than normal supervision (screen-out)

• Ability to lead or supervise

• Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, and repair

• Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment

• Ability to interpret instructions and specifications, including blueprint reading

• Ability to operate safely (non-motor vehicles)

Benefits

Federal employment includes a comprehensive benefits package; eligibility depends on the specific position type and schedule.