Maintenance Mechanic II

UNS Energy Corporation, headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, is a subsidiary of Fortis Inc., the largest investor-owned electric and gas distribution utility in Canada. Our public utility subsidiaries, Tucson Electric Power Company, UNS Electric, Inc. and UNS Gas, Inc., power our economy by providing electric and gas service to nearly 700,000 customers in Arizona.

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Vacancies exist for the position of Maintenance Mechanic IIin the Maintenance section of Tucson Power Production.

All job offers are contingent on successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Starting pay for this position is $54.89 per hour.

Date Posted: February 17th, 2025
Date Expires: March 2nd, 2025
Testing Date: To Be Determined
Interview Date:To Be Determined

**Candidates selected for testing will receive a confirmation email at the email address provided on the application as notification of the scheduled date and time of the testing session. Dates are subject to change based on business needs, weather and unforeseen circumstances. **

Normal Minimum Requirements:

* Must have successfully completed a Maintenance Mechanic II training program or have equivalent training in a similar job classification (4-5 years as a mechanic in an industrial, manufacturing, or utility setting)
* Must be able to read prints and equipment manuals
* Perform basic math calculations
* Perform basic computer skills - data entry, data retrieval
* Must posses working knowledge of hand tools, presses, saws, and welding equipment
* Possession of a valid, up-to-date drivers license
* Physically able to bend, stoop, and lift for extended periods
* Physically able to climb stairs and work from ladders
* Must be able to work harmoniously with other workers
* Must have basis knowledge of plant processes
* Strong verbal and written communication skills

*PLEASE NOTE: To be considered for this position, a resume and Letter of Interest must be submitted. Verification of completed training requirements must be included in your resume. Your Resume must enumerating qualifications and skills.

There will be a three-part testing procedure employed for this position. The first step is a written technical skills test, followed by a practical test and a behavioral based core competency interview. Each step of the process must be passed in order to progress to the next step.

TECHNICAL SKILLS WRITTEN TEST OUTLINE

Have knowledge of the following functions, operations, and systems:

Basic Generator Functions and Instrumentation
Turbine Operations
Basic Electricity and Theories
Water System
Know the following procedures:
Emergency Procedures to take place in event of a fire
Emergency Procedures to take place in event of an accident
Correct lifting
Be able to Discuss:
Environmental situations
Combustion and its elements
Arc Welding
Oxygen-Acetylene Welding
Tube leaks and repairs
Bearings, friction, proper lubrication
Fly Ash and its problems
Misalignment and ways to correct
Crane usage

As stated above, if you achieve a test score of 85% or higher on the written exam, you will then move into the practical testing portion of the bid. To assist you in preparations, we are including the following list of tasks for you to study.

PRACTICAL TEST OUTLINE

Precision Measuring
Pump Packing
Shaft Alignment

Successful completion of the above requirement moves you into the oral behavioral interview process.

Behavior Based Interviews

The interview dealing with the Core Competencies is a process called Behavioral Interviewing. In this process we believe that past behavior is the best predictor of future behavior...more recent behavior is a better predictor of future behavior than older behavior, and that long-standing trends are better predictors of behavior than isolated incidents. We therefore have patterned the questions during the interview to solicit behavior patterns that indicate with high predictability whether the candidate can perform the job as required. This type of interview is different than those that you may have taken in the past.
How do you get ready for the interview?

Analyze the job or position being interviewed for and determine the skills required. Evaluate your own background to identify your skills and experience related to the job. Develop & Rehearse brief scenarios about how you used those skills, each illustrating a specific activity of task required by the job. Each scenario should explain the problem, your solution and the results in quantifiable terms. Be prepared to give examples of occasions when results were different than expected. Your skill in handling failure as well as success is important. Be prepared for questions asking for more detail than you've initially given.

Position Description:

The primary duties of a Maintenance Mechanic II are to test, repair, maintain, overhaul and modify all mechanical plant equipment at the highest level of skill in accordance with plant procedures and directions, and to perform related duties as directed, including the duties of lower classifications.
Essential Functions: (As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, these include the following responsibilities, minimum job knowledge, skills, and abilities. This is not necessarily an all-inclusive listing.)
Position-Related Responsibilities:
* Understand and follow Company policies and procedures
* Understand and follow Federal, l,State and Company safety regulations
* Understand theory, operation, and troubleshooting of Plant equipment
* Perform repairs, maintenance and overhaul of Plant mechanical equipment
* Perform job setup, including required materials, tools, rigging and special equipment
* Maintain a high level of awareness and responsibility for the environment
* Perform work alone or in a team setting
* Guide, direct and train other employees as required
* Perform assigned work in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with Company practices and procedures.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

* Must meet position requirements and demonstrate competency through the established testing procedures
* Ability to utilize computer-based maintenance management system
* Ability to read and apply information from drawings and instruction books
* Perform basic math calculations for area, volume, material takeoff, rigging calculations, etc.
* Ability to use precision measurement tools
* Ability to perform oxyacetylene welding, cutting and heating, and arc welding skills as required
* Ability to safely operate power tools

All employees are expected and required to adhere to the Company Code of Ethics and Principles of Conduct.

Pay Rate: $54.89

All job offers are contingent on successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

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