Plant Mechanic - Plant Daniel 

This position is based in Moss Point, Mississippi 

This position will be covered by the memorandum of Agreement between Mississippi Power and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 

Job Requirements 

Troubleshoot and repair mechanical problems on equipment in an industrial environment. The position will be filled at a Journeyman or Apprentice level based on experience in the maintenance of power plant or heavy industrial equipment. 

Job Knowledge 

• 5 or more years’ experience as a Journeyman Mechanic preferred
• Experience repairing industrial boilers preferred 
• Experience repairing pumps, valves, dampers preferred
• Experience welding (Stick, MIG, TIG) preferred
• Experience using an oxygen/acetylene torch preferred
• Experience using precision measurement tools preferred
• Experience rigging and lifting heavy equipment preferred
• Must be able to read and understand equipment prints required
• Must be able to read, understand and apply technical instruction manuals required
• Must be able to use power and hand tools required
• Must possess intermediate computer skills (Microsoft Office applications, Maximo a plus) 
• Must be able to work in a team environment 

Behavioral Attributes 

• Must exhibit a positive attitude 
• Understand and follow safety rules 
• Must demonstrate effective communication skills (oral and written) 
• Must exhibit a high degree of flexibility to demonstrate effectiveness in changing priorities and job assignments. 
• Must be self- motivated and effective in working in an empowered work environment. 
• Must be able to plan and execute the plan to complete job assignments.
• Must be willing to respond to call-out, work overtime, nights, weekends and holidays. 

Successful completion of the POSS/MASS pre-employment test is a requirement.