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Shop Mechanic

Ormat Careers
US$30–42

About the role

Ormat is a global leader in renewable energy. We design, develop, build, own and operate geothermal and recovered energy-based power plants in the US and around the world in more than 30 countries. Innovation, ingenuity and creative problem-solving are the powerhouses behind our success. 

 

Collaborative to our core, we strive to develop lifelong career partners invested in making a global impact. 

 

Join us as we shape the future of energy sustainability and truly make the world a better place. 

Location: Rio Vista, CA

 

Salary Range: $29.76 – $42.00

 

Position Summary

This position is responsible for the repair and maintenance of oilfield cement equipment.

Essential Functions

  • Perform maintenance on heavy equipment and light duty vehicles
  • Follows the Shop Foreman’s equipment maintenance schedule
  • Assess training requirements as well as training programs
  • Recommends and evaluates procedure, policies, and standards for fleet maintenance
  • Trains staff in various areas of fleet operations, maintenance, and repair
  • Prepare equipment for DOT BIT inspections
  • Ensures all shop work is documented
  • Must keep work areas clean
  • Must be able to work weekends and holidays when necessary
  • Must be able to work overtime as required
  • Must be able to operate a vehicle in a safe manner
  • Must be able to travel including internationally

Other Responsibilities

  • Other duties and projects as assigned by management

Education, Experience, and Skills Required

  • The ability to understand procedures and instructions specific to the areas of assignment as would be acquired in three to four years of high school
  • Must have 5 years’ experience managing a truck maintenance shop
  • Must have good employee management skills
  • Must have 5 years’ experience maintaining Oilfield Cementing Equipment
  • Must have experience trouble shooting 12/24 volt electric systems
  • Must have experience with various hydraulic systems
  • Must have 5 years’ experience working with heavy DOT vehicles, light duty vehicles
  • Must be able to work flexible hours if needed
  • Must have 2 years’ experience with, Perkins, Detroit 60 series and Cat Diesel Engines, Tier 3&4
  • Must provide own tools for the job.
  • Welding experience preferred
  • Experience with compressors and compressed gasses is preferred
  • Experience with pneumatic bulk equipment is preferred
  • Must be able to use and acquire knowledge of diesel electronic diagnostic tools.
  • Must have the ability to read, write and speak English at a level that will permit the employee to understand and communicate information in a manner that will enable the employee to perform the job duties safely and efficiently
  • Must possess at any time a valid driver’s license with a driving record acceptable to ORMAT’s auto insurance carrier

Physical Requirements

  • The ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
  • Must be able to climb stairs, work off of elevated platforms, in severe weather conditions and in confined spaces
  • Job requires sitting and/or standing for long periods of time with moderate bending, stooping, and kneeling
  • Must be able to wear personal protective equipment, including safety shoes and earplugs

 

 

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