Assistant Waste Water Treatment Plant Maintenance Mechanic

WSP•Lakewood, CO

4d•$20 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Assistant Wastewater Treatment Plant Maintenance Mechanic for our Blackhawk, Colorado Wastewater Treatment Plant. Be involved in projects with our Earth and Environment Water Treatment Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
At least one year in a similar maintenance position at a warehouse, production facility, or a Public Works.
Ability to obtain a 40-hour OSHA HazWOPER certificate and/or current certification.
Ability to safely operate a company vehicle with a satisfactory driving record.
Possess a strong mechanical aptitude.
Good understanding of Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality guidelines, procedures, and safe work procedures.
Experience preparing safety documentation; JHEA’s, work permits, for “High Risk/Non-Routine Work” when required.
Ability to provide technical guidance, troubleshooting and resolution of technical issues/problems on a proactive basis
Previous work with SCADA control systems.
Basic understanding of pneumatic controls.
Working knowledge of electrical equipment and safety procedures
Shift work including nights, weekends, and holidays, (shifts can be 12-hours per day) may be necessary but will not be typically required.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds several times per day.
Ability to walk up and down stairs and on unimproved areas of the site several times per day.
Must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening.
This role is subject to a client-mandated drug/alcohol testing policy. As such, employee may be subject to random drug/alcohol tests. A copy of this policy will be provided during employee onboarding and is available upon applicant request.

Nice To Haves

Experience operating a skid steer, specifically snow removal around buildings and handling pallets.
Experience with Maintenance Connection CMMS.
Experience with maintenance resource planning and predictive maintenance concepts.
Additional experience in Environmental Science, Water Quality, Water Treatment or as a Wastewater Operator is highly desired.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on plant facilities, pumps, blowers, engines, motors, chemical feed systems, filters, valves, pipes, air compressors, heating/cooling equipment, aeration equipment, mixers, boilers, generators, and other major mechanical and hydraulic equipment found in a water or wastewater treatment facility.
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on mobile equipment including a skid steer and a light truck.
Operate skid steer to perform grounds maintenance, including snow removal on a seasonal basis.
Assist the operations staff with logging process variables, making process changes, troubleshooting equipment failures, and accessing site sampling locations.
Manage the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) database with the assistance of the site manager.
Coordinate and assist maintenance subcontractors and equipment inspectors.
Maintain an accurate inventory of parts and tools onsite.
Read and understand equipment drawings, datasheets, and assembly information.
Working knowledge of electrical equipment and safety.
Monitor facilities and equipment to identify and repair leaks and other malfunctions.
Identify and diagnose treatment plant equipment and controls failures
Install and perform preventive maintenance on plant process instrumentation including pH probes, turbidity and flow meters.
Models safe work practices and provides leadership in achieving safety goals.
Order parts for repairs according to equipment bills of material.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Retirement savings
Paid sick leave
Paid vacation (or other personal time)
Paid parental leave
Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.