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Job Description

Job Description

Maintenance Mechanic – Power Generation / Renewables

 

Eastern North Carolina 

$30 - 35$ per hour 

401k, Full health insurance coverage and Employee ownership participation.

 

A clean energy developer and owner-operator is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to support operations at large-scale renewable power generation facilities in North Carolina.

 

This organization develops, builds, owns, and operates its projects long term and has invested over $100M in active energy infrastructure, with facilities currently under construction and entering operations. The business combines the stability of long-term utility contracts with the agility of a small, technically focused team.

 

This role suits a mechanically strong, hands-on technician looking for long-term career progression, a strong safety culture, and the opportunity to grow within a stable renewable energy platform.

 

Maintenance Mechanic Key Responsibilities

  • Perform mechanical maintenance on equipment within an electrical power-generating plant.
  • Install, inspect, test, maintain, and repair turbines, pumps, boilers, heat exchangers, pressure vessels, and auxiliary systems.
  • Carry out preventative and corrective maintenance on rotating and static equipment.
  • Diagnose mechanical faults and execute repairs or recommend corrective actions.
  • Support outage work, breakdown response, and emergency callouts.
  • Adhere strictly to safety, environmental, and lock-out/tag-out procedures.
  • Work collaboratively with operations, electrical, I&C teams, and contractors.
  • Maintain accurate maintenance records and uphold housekeeping standards.

 

Maintenance Mechanic Knowledge, Skills & Abilities 

  • Work in industrial environments including high-noise areas, confined spaces, and elevated locations.
  • Experience with rotating equipment and industrial plant systems.
  • Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively within a team.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting capability.

 

Maintenance Mechanic Preferred Qualifications

  • Associate’s degree or completed mechanical apprenticeship.
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Minimum 2 years of mechanical maintenance experience in power generation, chemical, manufacturing, heavy industrial, or military environments.