Field Mechanic

Job Summary: The main responsibility of the Field Mechanic is for the onsite maintenance needed to keep equipment operating in the field. Field Mechanic applies automotive mechanics knowledge related to the inspection, maintenance and repair of vehicles and special equipment all while working in a field environment. Receive instructions from the supervisor and perform work to make sure it conforms to established regulations and procedures. Must be a professional mechanic at the gasoline, diesel and senior mechanic level, with solid knowledge and experience in a wide variety of skills. These skills include, but are not limited to, equipment service and repair of Mobile Hydraulics, Aerial Hydraulics, OSHA Boom Inspections, BIT Biennial inspections of terminals, Air Brakes, Diesel and Gasoline powered vehicles and equipment.

Job Description:

• Performs maintenance and repair of company owned, rented or borrowed, electric utility-related vehicles (service, construction, transport and passenger vehicles) and various types of equipment.

• Conducts visual, auditory and operational inspection of vehicles and equipment to identify and troubleshoot problems for repair; identifies problem causes; researches problems via repair manuals, schematics, OEM's, service bulletins and other mechanics, as needed

• Repairs / Rebuilds Vehicles & Components - Uses hand tools and power tools to disassemble, access and re-assemble equipment or components; removes and replaces broken or worn parts (such as cylinders, brakes and gaskets); performs tune-ups and electrical repairs.

• Uses power and hand tools to access, remove and/or replace worn or broken parts

• Changes oil and filters; cleans and lubricate moving parts; identifies worn parts for preventative repair work

• Inspects, maintains and repairs vehicles and special equipment installed in said units

• Completes all duties and responsibilities of a gasoline, diesel and senior mechanic in a field environment.

• Reads and interprets schematics and blueprints.

• Follows all policies and procedures.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Performs major storm restoration work and associated drills as assigned.

Additional Job Description: Education and experience

• Highschool Diploma or GED Experience

• Self-starter

• Detail oriented

• Computer literate

• Welding and Fabricating skills

• Ability to read and interpret schematics and blueprints

• Exam Requirements (passed the following exam required for this class):

• General Skills

• Defensive Diving DOT

• Medical Examination

• Have 5 years of experience in the tasks performed at the Gasoline, Diesel or Senior Mechanic level is preferred.

• Experience with Microsoft Office programs, and ability to use an FMIS Fleet Management Information System to input and research maintenance history information as needed

• Good Welding and Fabricating skills.

• Self-starter and detail-oriented individual

License/Certifications

• Valid Puerto Rico driver’s license Category 9 is required

• Permit to Operate Commercial Vehicle from The Transport and Other Public Services Bureau (NTSP, "Negociado de Transporte y Otros Servicios Públicos de Puerto Rico")

• Driver's Record (DTOP)

• Hold a Automotive Technician in Mechanics of Heavy Equipment and Trucks or Technician Mechanics in Automotive Vehicles license issued by the Puerto Rico Examining Board of Automotive Mechanics and Technicians.

• ASE Certification (T-Series 1-8) Desired

• Special Endorsement for hazardous materials from NTSP is preferred

Travel Requirements

• 100%

Physical Demands

• Stationary Position: Frequently

• Pushing/ Pulling/ Reaching: Constantly

• Climb: Constantly

• Kneel: Constantly

• Grab: Constantly

• Bend: Constantly

• Lift/ Carry over: 31-50 LBS

• Vision: Vision acuity to operate vehicle

• Hearing: Understanding sounds required for operating vehicle

Working Conditions

• Wet or humid: Constantly

• Working near or on moving mechanical parts: Constantly

• Working near or on heavy machinery: Constantly

• Working in high places: N/A

• Exposed to fumes or airborne particles: Seldom

• Exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals: Seldom

• Frequency of working in outdoor weather conditions: Constantly

• Work with electricity: N/A

• Work with explosives: N/A

• Work on or near a source of radiation: N/A

• Loud Noise conditions (above 87 db.): Frequently

• Other environmental factors including weather conditions.

This position is classified as a safety-sensitive function and is subject to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s drug and alcohol testing regulations under 49 CFR Part 40. Candidates must meet all applicable federal requirements, including pre-employment and random testing, medical certification, and driver qualification standards.

LUMA Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, military status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal or local laws.