Will ensure that all CUP mechanical equipment is maintained within design parameters and in full compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures; ensure that all work is done in a safe manner; work collaboratively with all MIT Departments in a team effort to support the CUP in attaining goals; perform repair and maintenance work following prints and procedures and involving tasks such as welding, drilling, aligning, tapping, surface grinding, cutting and quality control; identify mechanical design, troubleshoot and provide machinery improvements or identify problems and recommend modifications necessary for resolution; implement safe work practices and immediately identify hazards and recommend and/or implement repairs; perform plant rigging and operate lifting equipment in order to handle heavy machinery and materials safely; design and fabricate repair parts and/or work with MIT Machine Shop to accomplish repairs; train others to gain knowledge as needed; coordinate, communicate and monitor contractors on specific tasks as required; keep track of spare parts, tools and consumables as they are used and assist in tracking physical inventories; and maintain CUP Facilities, the workshop, and related worksites in a clean and safe condition. POWER PLANT MAINTENANCE MECHANIC, Central Utilities Plant (CUP), has the primary responsibility for performing precision work with a wide variety of tools and equipment to repair, install and maintain mechanical components to support the reliable and continued operation of CUP Facilities.