Turbine Mechanic Helper

A Wholly Owned Subsidiary of Westinghouse Electric Company LLC

WECTEC Staffing Services provides customer-focused solutions with offerings ranging from high-volume and low-cost to specialized niche solutions, never compromising on delivering best-in-class customer service to both our clients and our professionals each day.

Turbine / Generator Maintenance Helper

Comprehensive knowledge of power plant maintenance work, and is skilled in working with the turbine and other associated plant equipment. Also should be able to work on all turbine/ generator equipment and associated turbine support equipment (i.e. feed pumps, valves, lube oil system). Turbine Technician should have the ability to perform disassembly, troubleshooting, repair, assemble/align all components of a turbine generator.

Education / Training Requirements
High School diploma
Meet all applicable requirements to maintain unescorted access
Pass initial and annual Radiation Worker Training
Must have a minimum of 1 year of turbine related experience



Minimum Skill Requirements and Accountabilities
Follow safe work practices
Use administrative documents, procedures, data sheets / forms properly
Practice Foreign Material Exclusion and housekeeping per station directives
Lead or participate in Pre-Job Briefings
Use and properly operate applicable basic hand tools, have working knowledge of precision instruments, hydraulic wrenches, machine shop equipment such as grinders, band saw, drill press, chain falls, shackles, eye bolts, etc.
Disassemble, inspect, store and reassembly turbine components as directed by station procedures
Disassemble/reassemble hydraulic coupling bolts
Remove and install gaskets and packing
Assist in alignment and balance of turbine as directed by staff
Remove/replace/properly handle mechanical seals.
Ability to take critical measurements with a high degree of skill accuracy and efficiency
Ability to inspect, remove and install anti-friction/sleeve bearings, including the check of shaft size and housing fit
Care, use and proper installation of mechanical seals on various plant equipment
Removal/replacement of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical valve actuators without damage to equipment (no electrical disconnects)
Proper lapping and refurbishment of gate, globe and check valves
Disassembly, inspection and repair of pump equipment
Removal and inspection of steam/oil seals on turbine generator equipment
Turbine bearing inspection including the bluing and check of the support pads


Turbine / Generator Learner/ Helper I - One year Industrial experience

Turbine / Generator Learner/ Helper II - Two years' to three years' Industrial experience satisfactory performance

Turbine / Generator Learner/ Helper III - Three years' to four years' Industrial experience satisfactory performance

EOE of Minorities / Females / Vets / Disability.

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