Certification: Power Generation Maintenance Mechanic Assessment

13614 Progress Boulevard, Alachua, FL 32615

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 motor-operated
valves.

More than two years of education or training after high school required?
Yes
More than two years of work experience required?
No
Oral or Written Exam Required?
Yes
Renewal Required?
Every 5 Year(s)
Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)?
No
Renew through Re-Examination?
Yes
Renew through Continuing Professional Development(CPD)?
No
Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)?
No

Core

  1. The certification does not have a minimum education level or has an education level below a two-year Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree and the certification does not have a minimum requirement for work experience or requires two or less years of work experience.
  2. The certification has an education level of an Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree or higher, but has a work experience requirement of less than 2 years of work experience.
  3. The certification has a work experience requirement of more than 2 years but does not require a two-year Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree.