Job Description
Job Description
Power Plant Mechanic
Location: Bakersfield, CA
Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour DOE
Schedule: Full-Time | Overtime Available
Employment Type: Temp-to-Hire
Position Overview
Key Staffing is currently recruiting for experienced Power Plant Mechanics to support maintenance and outage (shutdown/turnaround) projects at power generation and cogeneration facilities. We are seeking mechanics with hands-on experience performing maintenance, repairs, and overhauls on critical power plant equipment in an industrial environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for dependable professionals who are safety-focused, mechanically inclined, and experienced working in power plants during scheduled outages and maintenance projects.
Responsibilities
- Perform preventative maintenance, repairs, and overhauls on power generation equipment.
- Disassemble, inspect, repair, and reassemble industrial rotating equipment.
- Maintain and repair pumps, valves, gearboxes, turbines, compressors, heat exchangers, and related mechanical systems.
- Align equipment and perform precision measurements using mechanical tools.
- Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings.
- Assist with shutdown (turnaround) activities, equipment inspections, and troubleshooting.
- Follow all plant safety procedures and OSHA regulations.
- Work effectively with supervisors and maintenance crews to complete projects safely and efficiently.
Qualifications
- Previous experience as a Power Plant Mechanic, Industrial Mechanic, or Millwright in a power generation or cogeneration facility.
- Hands-on experience working with equipment such as:
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- Steam and gas turbines
- Pumps
- Valves
- Gearboxes
- Compressors
- Heat exchangers
- Bearings and rotating equipment
- Experience supporting plant outages, shutdowns, or turnarounds is highly preferred.
- Ability to use precision measuring instruments and mechanical hand and power tools.
- Ability to read mechanical drawings and equipment manuals.
- Strong troubleshooting and mechanical repair skills.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and work in physically demanding industrial environments.
- Ability to work overtime and varying schedules during outage projects.
Required Certifications
- Valid Confined Space Certification
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 is preferred
- TWIC Card is a plus
- Valid Drivers License
What We're Looking For
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Excellent attention to detail
- Commitment to workplace safety
- Dependable attendance and punctuality
- Ability to work well as part of a team
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic
If you have experience maintaining critical equipment in power plants or cogeneration facilities and are looking for your next opportunity, we'd like to hear from you!
Commitment to Diversity: As an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting the needs of a multi generational and multicultural workforce, Key Staffing recognizes that a diverse staff, reflective of our community, is an integral and welcome part of a successful and ethical business. We hire local talent at all levels regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability and actively foster inclusion in all forms both within our company and across interactions with clients, candidates, and partners