Journeyman in Training - Mechanic (Dry Paste Plant)

  • Talen Energy
  • Colstrip, Montana
  • Full Time

Job Summary

Position will be a rotating 12 hour shift, and will be assigned to the Dry Paste Plant area.

A Journeyman in Training (Maintenance) must be able to complete any mechanical task assigned with the assistance of a qualified Journeyman. This consists of pipefitting, repairing/reseating/repacking valves, overhauling pumps and compressors. Complete disassembly of pumps and compressors, installing new bearings, impellers using precision equipment. Overhauling gearboxes, repairing sootblowers, retracts and agitator gearboxes. They are also required to be able to perform coupling alignments and balance rotating elements such as fans and pumps. Also installation of bearings correctly using precision measuring tools such as inside-outside micrometers, calipers, and dial indicators as required. The mechanic needs to know the plants systems and functions to allow for troubleshooting equipment and systems. Other job functions include overhauling coal mills and being able to lift the heavy wrenches and equipment weighing up to 75 pounds. Must be able to read and use technical manuals and write equipment history. Scaffold Rebuild. The Journeyman in Training (Maintenance) will be required to meet all requirements of the Journeyman in Training (JIT) Program. This job description is not meant to be all-inclusive of job duties, and will include other reasonable work expectations as assigned.

Essential Job Functions

1. Have experience and knowledge to use many different kinds of tools.
2. Read and use technical manuals to troubleshoot and overhaul equipment.
3. Know and understand the system and equipment to be able to troubleshoot problems.
4. Read blueprints and drawings to fabricate or repair equipment.
5. Use precision tools.
6. Operate equipment such as dump trucks, bobcat loaders, hoists and backhoe.
7. General cleaning of areas worked in.
8. Preventative maintenance. Checking equip., adding/changing oil, greasing with lubricants.
9. Document completed work to maintain accurate equipment history.
10. Complete all requirements of the JIT program as outlined by Technical Training and Maintenance.
11. Regular attendance and diligent work habits required

12. Must be willing and able to work rotating 12 hour shift assignment to the Dry Paste Plant.
13. Cleaning ditches, unplugging pipes and pipefitting. Repairing misc. pumps and equipment.
14. Changing parts, sandblasting, painting and cleaning scrubbers.
15. General cleanup.
16. Repacking pumps, sootblowers, valves and agitators.

Basic Qualifications

1. High School Diploma/GED
2. Minimum 3 years power plant experience or equivalent heavy industrial mechanic experience, or;
3. Completion of a formal coal-fired power plant apprenticeship/training program with a minimum of 6000 hours of on the job training.

License or Certificate Requirements:

1. Valid Drivers License
2. Passed or be able to pass the PPL Skilled Trades Testing/EEI MASS testing.

Note: You will have an opportunity to add attachments to your application. Please use this opportunity to upload your resume, cover letter, and any relevant documents .

Job ID: 485580467
Originally Posted on: 7/16/2025

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