The New York Power Authority is an equal opportunity employer
Under general supervision, performs all types of mechanical, civil, and structural construction, maintenance and repair work on project features, including reservoir, concrete dams, powerhouse, appurtenant structures and buildings, with marine equipment and all fixed or movable machinery and other equipment. The work will require one or more skills such as mechanic, machinist, welder, ironworker, blacksmith, millwright, carpenter, crane operator, rigger, plumber, pipefitter, sheet metal worker, mason, painter and auto mechanic.
Specific functions include but are not limited to:
Calculate dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers
Machine parts to specifications using machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, or grinders.
Set up, adjust, and operate all of the basic machine tools and many specialized or advanced variation tools in order to perform precision machining operations
Observe and listen to operating machines or equipment in order to diagnose machine malfunctions and to determine need for adjustments or repairs.
Set up and operate metalworking, brazing, heat-treating, welding, and cutting equipment
Clean and lubricate machines, tools, and equipment in order to remove grease, rust, stains, and foreign matter.
Under general supervision, performs all types of mechanical, civil, and structural construction, maintenance and repair work on project features, including reservoir, concrete dams, powerhouse, appurtenant structures and buildings, with marine equipment and all fixed or movable machinery and other equipment. The work will require one or more skills such as mechanic, machinist, welder, ironworker, blacksmith, millwright, carpenter, crane operator, rigger, plumber, pipefitter, sheet metal worker, mason, painter and auto mechanic.
Specific functions include but are not limited to:
Calculate dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers
Machine parts to specifications using machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, or grinders.
Set up, adjust, and operate all of the basic machine tools and many specialized or advanced variation tools in order to perform precision machining operations
Observe and listen to operating machines or equipment in order to diagnose machine malfunctions and to determine need for adjustments or repairs.
Set up and operate metalworking, brazing, heat-treating, welding, and cutting equipment
Clean and lubricate machines, tools, and equipment in order to remove grease, rust, stains, and foreign matter.
Must have completed a formal apprenticeship in the machinist discipline. The successful candidate must have 4 years working at the journeyperson level in the machinist discipline.
Must have completed a formal apprenticeship in the machinist discipline. The successful candidate must have 4 years working at the journeyperson level in the machinist discipline.
Must be able to perform mechanical maintenance within a hydroelectric power plant.
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Hourly rates for union-represented employees are collectively bargained by the New York Power Authority and IBEW. The negotiated pay rate for this position is $51.01 per hour
The New York Power Authority and Canal Corporation believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents and veterans to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, NYPA/Canals is committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect communities across New York and enthusiastically serve them. We proudly celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race/color, creed/religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, disability, military status, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy and related conditions, familial/marital status, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest/criminal conviction record or any other category protected by law.
NYPA/Canals will also provide reasonable accommodations during the hiring process related to candidates’ disabilities, pregnancy-related conditions, religious observances/practices and/or domestic violence concerns. To request an accommodation, please email accessibility@nypa.gov
The New York Power Authority is the nation's largest state public power organization, with 17 generating facilities and more than 1,550 circuit-miles of transmission lines. More than 80 percent of the electricity we produce is clean renewable hydropower.
NYPA is a leader in promoting energy efficiency, new energy technologies and electric transportation initiatives.
Our lower-cost power production and electricity purchases support hundreds of thousands of jobs throughout the state. Our business customers range from Fortune 100 giants competing in international markets to small manufacturing or service firms that are vital to local economies.
We sell power to government agencies; to community-owned electric systems and rural electric cooperatives; to job-producing companies; to private utilities for resale—without profit—to their customers; and to neighboring states, under federal requirements.
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