Power Generation Maintenance Mechanic
National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)
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.
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Focus Statement 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; remove, install, and troubleshoot bearings, mechanical seals, and couplings, and perform machinery alignments; troubleshoot and repair equipment; and have a basic working knowledge of turbines, hydraulics, pneumatics, and motoroperated valves. Overview l Two-hour closed-book examination l May use a basic function, non-printing calculator l No extra papers, books, notes or study materials are allowed Minimum passing score is 75.
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