Mechanical Assistant
Public global power company that owns and operates electricity generation, regulated utilities, LNG infrastructure, renewable energy, and battery-storage assets.
About The AES Corporation
AES develops, constructs, and operates power-generation and distribution businesses, supplying affordable and sustainable power. Its portfolio includes solar, hydro, wind, natural gas, coal, battery storage, utilities, and LNG infrastructure.
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About the Role
You will support mechanical maintenance activities at the power plant, focusing on preventive maintenance to help ensure equipment operates correctly and remains available. You will perform daily inspections, monitor compressors and pumps, take readings, help repair faults, participate in equipment installation and commissioning, and record work using digital tools. You will coordinate with Maintenance, Operations, and Safety while following quality, safety, and environmental procedures.
Requirements
- Completed technical secondary education, preferably in electromechanics.
- Approximately 2 years of experience in power-generation plants or similar environments.
- Knowledge of mechanical and electrical maintenance.
- Knowledge of safety, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and personal protective equipment.
- Proficiency with computer and digital tools.
- Knowledge of SAP is desirable.
Responsibilities
- Perform daily plant inspection and control rounds.
- Execute preventive checks on equipment, especially compressors and pumps.
- Conduct visual inspections and read gauges, pressures, and temperatures.
- Support the execution and review of scheduled maintenance plans.
- Assist with fault repairs and failure analysis to identify causes and prevent recurrence.
- Participate in installing and commissioning new equipment.
- Record inspections, updates, and task information using available digital tools.
- Inspect tools and lifting equipment used in mechanical maintenance.
- Coordinate with Maintenance, Operations, and Safety areas.
- Follow quality, safety, and environmental procedures and practices.