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Certificate
Power Generation Maintenance Mechanic
National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)
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A Power Generation Maintenance Mechanic must be able to safely use hand and power tools; work safely in accordance with regulatory and industry standards; perform advanced rigging and mathematical calculations; interpret construction drawings; identify, inspect, troubleshoot, maintain, and replace pumps, drivers, compressors, pulverizers, gearboxes, valves, and other major mechanical equipment; prepare and assemble piping components to include threading, cutting, and joining.
Apply basic safety practices to protect workers during power generation mechanical maintenance operationsApply basic rigging techniques to safely move and position equipment and componentsSelect and apply fasteners anchors gaskets and packing for mechanical maintenance applicationsPerform oxyfuel cutting to support mechanical fabrication and maintenance tasksRead and interpret construction drawings to support maintenance and installation activitiesInstall and maintain pumps drivers and valves for power generation systemsOperate mobile and support equipment to assist with mechanical maintenance activitiesApply lubrication practices to maintain rotating equipment and mechanical componentsUse precision measuring tools to support equipment installation and alignment activitiesInstall and maintain bearings couplings and mechanical seals for rotating equipmentPerform conventional and reverse alignment on rotating equipment and machineryInstall and maintain belt and chain drives for mechanical power transmission applicationsApply ferrous metal piping practices and install and maintain valves for power plant piping systemsMaintain low-pressure and high-pressure steam systems and associated auxiliariesMaintain heaters furnaces heat exchangers cooling towers and fin fans for power generation applicationsMaintain and repair conveyors for material handling in power generation facilitiesMaintain and troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic systems and componentsApply vibration and balancing techniques to rotating equipment maintenanceMaintain fuel preparation and delivery equipment for power generation systemsMaintain and repair compressors pumps gearboxes and turbines in power generation facilities