PROGEN is a leader of innovative rapid response solutions. We are a single source solution for designing, packaging and constructing power plants worldwide, having managed hundreds of megawatts of installed power generation solutions, supply and construction projects.

We offer engine generator sales, project management, site construction/support, shipping and logistics support, BOP supply chain management, plant commissioning, O&M training and the after sales service and support required.

Our team draws upon over 35+ years’ experience in the field to deliver practical, cost-effective power solutions. PROGEN has the expertise and capacity to design, construct, and install power plants anywhere in the world. Find out more at www.progen1.com.

GENERAL DEFINITION

The Mechanic repairs and maintains diesel engines, and mechanical and hydraulic components.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Apply mechanical knowledge to power generation applications.

• Perform diesel engine repairs (Locomotive Engines).

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, tear down, examine, rebuild and/or replace defective components.

• Inspects defective equipment and diagnoses malfunctions, using test instruments, such as motor analyzers, chassis charts, and pressure gauges.

• Inspects and verifies dimensions and clearances of parts to ensure conformance to factory specifications.

• Inspects, repairs, and maintains automotive and mechanical equipment and machinery, such as pumps and compressors.

• Disassembles and overhauls internal combustion engines, pumps, generators, transmissions, clutches, and rear ends.

• Reconditions and replaces parts, pistons, bearings, gears, and valves.

• Reads job orders and observes and listens to operating equipment to ensure conformance to specifications or to determine malfunctions.

• Attaches test instruments to equipment and reads dials and gauges to diagnose malfunctions.

• Adjusts brakes, aligns wheels, tightens bolts and screws, and reassembles equipment.

• Changes oil, checks batteries, repairs tires and tubes, and lubricates equipment and machinery.

• Operates valve-grinding machine to grind and reset valves.

• Examines and adjusts protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices.

• Operates safely and applies safety practice at work while performing duties.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS AND SKILLS

• Minimum 2 years of automotive or diesel experience. (Preferred)
• Provide personal basic tools to perform job tasks.
• High school diploma or equivalent. (Preferred)
• Vocational or Technical certification. (Preferred)
• Able to maintain regular, full attendance is a requirement.
• Able to work overtime during the week and weekend is a requirement.
• Able to grow in the position with a positive and willing attitude.
• Able to remember and understand instructions, guidelines, and additional essential information is required.
• Able to safely perform the essential functions of the job without posing a direct threat to the safety of self or others.
• Able to legally work in the United States.
• Able to pass a physical, drug and background check.

PHYSICAL AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described are representative to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, sit, talk, and hear; use fine hand motor skills; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

• Able to work in a mechanical/industrial shop or field environment (being aware of your surroundings and operations going on around you).
• Able to climb on overhead structures, to work beneath machines and in close quarters performing analysis and repair work.
• Able to work long hours performing essential duties.
• Able to see and hear, with or without correction.
• Able to respond to visual and audible instructions.
• Able to regularly lift, push, pull up to 50 lbs. unassisted and regularly.
• Able to occasionally lift, push, pull 50 lbs. assisted and regularly.
• Able to read, write and understand basic English.
• Able to withstand exposure to dust, grease/oil, noise, seasonal weather elements.
• Able to work in hazardous work environment around cranes, forklifts, moving equipment.

We’re proud to be one of Central Florida’s fastest growing companies and are actively seeking new team members. Whether you have 20 years of experience or you’re straight out of trade school looking for your first challenge, we have rewarding roles for the right people. PROGEN offers competitive wages, health benefits, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, PTO, and paid holidays.

We look forward to reviewing your resume!

PROGEN is a drug free workplace.