M. & O. Specialist

Massachusetts Water Resources Authority•Clinton, MA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The M. & O. Specialist (Maintenance and Operations) performs inspections, overhauls, maintenance, and repairs of mechanical, electromechanical, hydraulic, and related systems and equipment at MWRA facilities. The work is carried out as part of a team and includes maintenance and repair of HVAC components, instrumentation and control, plumbing, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and other plant systems. The specialist uses manuals, specifications, blueprints, schematics, and verbal instructions; performs work orders and preventive and corrective maintenance; and may fabricate, weld, braze, or solder equipment and assemblies. The position operates and maintains a range of process equipment, documents work in the MAXIMO database, follows MWRA safety and operating procedures, and assists other trades as assigned. It may supervise assigned skilled laborers, building and grounds workers, and other maintenance personnel. The role is based in Clinton, Massachusetts, and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. It is designated essential during emergencies or other circumstances when the MWRA Executive Director requires essential personnel to report to work. The position works under the general supervision of a Unit Supervisor and supervises entry-level staff.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; or satisfactory completion of a formal mechanic training program and at least two years of related experience, together with satisfactory completion of training under the Productivity Improvement Program; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid Class D driver's license.
For Clinton, a valid Grade II Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator's License, or the ability to obtain the appropriate license within one year.
Successfully complete a competency-based training program related to the essential duties and demonstrate the required competencies.
Basic reading, writing, mathematical, and oral communication skills.
Thorough knowledge of standard trade practices, materials, tools, occupational hazards, and safety practices.
Skill in operating tools, instruments, and equipment used in the trades.
Computer skills necessary to access and use the Maximo and Lawson databases.
Training in confined-space entry, CPR, and first aid; ability to enter, set up, install, and disassemble confined-space equipment and work in a confined space.
Ability to acquire the knowledge and work processes needed to perform maintenance tasks under Reliability Centered Maintenance or a similar maintenance management program.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequent lifting or moving of up to 25 pounds and occasional lifting or moving of more than 50 pounds.
Ability to work in outside weather conditions and in environments that may include moving mechanical parts, wet or humid conditions, vibration, elevated or precarious locations, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and very loud noise in field settings.

Responsibilities

Use manufacturer manuals, specifications, blueprints, schematics, and verbal instructions to install, repair, troubleshoot, inspect, check, and maintain mechanical, electromechanical, and hydraulic systems, including HVAC mechanical components.
Perform electrically related activities specified by work orders.
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical, electromechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment according to vendor specifications.
Perform non-licensed maintenance, repair, and installation tasks involving instrumentation and control, plumbing, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and electrical systems.
Fabricate sheet-metal devices and assemblies using powered and manual forming tools; weld, braze, and solder using common gas and electric equipment.
Operate equipment manually and through instrument panels and programmable logic control units, including pumps, valves, gates, meters, gauges, controllers, motor control centers, level-control devices, mixers, oxygen-generation, chemical-feed, and odor-control equipment.
Follow MWRA safety, operating, and emergency-response procedures and policies.
Operate vans and pickup trucks to transport supplies and equipment to work sites.
Install retrofits and new equipment, and modify and align existing equipment to specifications.
Supervise assigned skilled laborers, building and grounds workers, and other maintenance personnel as needed.
Perform, document, and report inspections and work in the MAXIMO database.
Perform work in compliance with the Operations Integrated Contingency Plan.
Assist other trades as required or assigned and perform light maintenance independently or as part of a team.
Generate inspection lists and maintenance reports using the computerized maintenance management system; inspect and troubleshoot systems and equipment.
Set up ladders, staging, and rigging after appropriate safety training, and use hoists, jacks, dollies, lifts, and related equipment to access jobs and remove or install equipment.
Operate forklifts or other light equipment that does not require a special license, and operate portable pumping, ventilation, and other equipment needed for assigned tasks.
Grease and lubricate equipment, replace oil reserves, make minor packing adjustments, open hatches, install safety rails, change light bulbs, and replace HVAC filters.
Remove snow from immediate work areas as needed to perform tasks.
Conduct routine testing, lockout/tagout, startup and shutdown, and adjustment of process equipment.
Clean and maintain work areas and perform other light maintenance tasks.