New York Power Authority

Journeyperson Mechanic (Sheetmetal specialty)

LEWISTON, NYPosted 30+ days ago

Job summary

  • Job post source

    This job is directly from New York Power Authority

  • Job overview

    The Journeyperson Mechanic (Sheetmetal specialty) role involves performing mechanical work in a hydroelectric power plant, specializing in sheetmetal tasks to support plant operations.

  • Responsibilities and impact

    The candidate will perform mechanical maintenance using sheetmetal skills, operate fabricating machines, fabricate and install HVAC sheet metal equipment, interpret blueprints, and rig materials and equipment as needed.

  • Compensation and benefits

    The position offers a negotiated union hourly rate of $47.85 and includes benefits typical of a public utility employer, with a commitment to diversity and equal opportunity.

  • Experience and skills

    Candidates must have completed a formal sheetmetal apprenticeship and have at least 4 years of journeyperson-level experience, with skills in fabricating, blueprint reading, and rigging.

  • Work environment and culture

    The company values diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering an inclusive and innovative work environment that reflects New York communities and supports equal opportunity.

  • Company information

    New York Power Authority is a public utility focused on hydroelectric power generation, emphasizing diversity and community service in New York State.

  • Job location and travel

    The job is located near Buffalo, New York, within a hydroelectric power plant environment.

  • Unique job features

    The role requires working within a hydroelectric power plant and involves union representation with collectively bargained wages.

Company overview

The New York Power Authority (NYPA) is the largest state public power organization in the United States, providing low-cost electricity to government agencies, municipal utilities, and rural electric cooperatives. Established in 1931, NYPA operates 16 generating facilities and over 1,400 circuit-miles of transmission lines. It generates revenue primarily through the sale of electricity and energy services. NYPA is also a leader in promoting energy efficiency, renewable energy, and technological innovation to support New York State's clean energy goals.

How to land this job

  • Tailor your resume to emphasize completion of a formal apprenticeship in the Sheetmetal specialty and at least four years of journeyperson-level experience, showcasing your hands-on skills in fabricating, assembling, and repairing sheet metal HVAC equipment and power plant structures.

  • Highlight your ability to interpret blueprints and technical drawings accurately, and demonstrate experience with setting up and operating fabricating machines such as shears, brakes, presses, and forming rolls, as well as using hand and power tools effectively.

  • Apply through multiple channels including the New York Power Authority's official corporate careers page and LinkedIn, ensuring your application reaches the widest possible audience within the organization.

  • Connect with current employees in the mechanical or maintenance divisions at NYPA on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on recent NYPA infrastructure projects or asking about their experience working with sheet metal specialties in hydroelectric power plants to initiate conversations.

  • Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'sheetmetal specialty,' 'fabricating machines,' 'blueprint interpretation,' 'HVAC equipment,' and 'power plant mechanical work' to improve your chances of passing automated screenings.

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