United States Job Openings

KAUAI ISLAND UTILITY COOPERATIVE

Power Plant Maintenance Person

Eleele

October 26, 2024

Job Summary:
Kauai Island Utility Cooperative is looking for a skilled individual to perform all types of work necessary in the installation, repair and maintenance of diesel engines, gas turbines, steam boilers, centrifuges, pumps, piping and structural equipment; performs the duties of a Journeyman Mechanic.
Rate of Pay: $39.75 - 55.77 per hour, and is determined by the current collective bargaining agreement; may include a step progression.

Please provide your Certificate of Completion from an accredited Apprenticeship Program, and your work process hours & curriculum data, with your application.

This position requires the incumbent to be physically on-site. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Kauai Island Utility Cooperative (KIUC) is an award winning and dynamic not-for-profit electric cooperative. Formed in 2002, KIUC is an industry leader in the transformation to a clean and modern renewable energy future. Member-owned, the cooperative is focused on improving the quality of life for its 34,000 members and is one of 900+ electric co-ops serving more than 40 million members in 47 states. KIUC may be relatively small in size, but its bold leadership in renewable innovation has had an enormous positive impact on the global transition to 100% clean energy. KIUC has led utilities in the State of Hawaii in both reliability and renewable production for the past two years.
Position Responsibilities:

Knows and applies company policies, safety programs, and other applicable rules and procedures.
Works from instruction books, blueprints, sketches, oral and written instructions.
Sets up and operates machine tools, such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, grinders and drill presses. Knows properties and uses of metals. May be required to machine metals and parts to original tolerances.
Arc and gas cuts steel and nonferrous alloys. Arc and gas welds, brazes, and silver solders steel and nonferrous alloys. Heats machine parts for shrink fits.
Uses precision measure instruments accurately such as inside micrometers, outside micrometers, calipers, depth gauges, dial indicators, etc.
Must observe standard and special safety and environmental regulations pertaining to his/her job at all times; required to use protective equipment as prescribed and furnished in order to protect self, fellow workers, others, and their property.
Performs operational or overhaul maintenance on power plant equipment such as boilers, turbines, internal combustion engines, fuel handling systems, safety devices, fans, heaters, pumps, compressors, tanks, etc.
Performs general maintenance and repairs on fences, property, buildings, structures and other company equipment.
Layout, install or repair all types of piping and valves including hangers, supports, etc.
Concrete work including the construction of forms, installation of steel, cementing and finishing.
Rigging, using rope, rope blocks, cable, slings, and various fittings; splices and cares for ropes and blocks.
Operates company motor vehicles including forklifts, man lifts, and cranes. Responsible for operating motor vehicles according to traffic code, safety rules and operating procedures. Maintains company vehicles and trucks under his/her responsibility.
Assists in electrical installation or repair work.
Maintains plant cleanliness.
Instructs and directs people as required on any or all of the above operations.
Performs similar and incidental duties as required.

Requirements:

Must be a graduate of the Power Plant Maintenance Person Apprentice Program, or demonstrate equivalent training and experience maintaining and troubleshooting utility size diesel engines, gas turbines, steam boilers, and auxiliary equipment through written examinations and/or job performance. The company may decided to substitute equivalent work experience for the Apprentice Program requirement.
Must pass differential aptitude tests (standardized tests of abstract reasoning, mechanical reasoning, verbal reasoning, and numerical ability) and other job related tests as deemed necessary by the company.
Must be available for call-outs and overtime.
Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid State of Hawaii Driver's License.
Must have a minimum of four (4) years' experience in power plant maintenance activities. Work experience or equivalent educational background may be substituted when approved.
Must have the ability to clearly and effectively present information and respond to questions.
Must possess good interpersonal skills and organizational skills to handle multiple priorities.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instruction in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and see, talk or hear. Required to walk, bend and reach with body, legs, feet, hands and arms.
The employee must occasionally lift, carry, and/or move objects weighing up to 75 pounds.

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