Machinery Lubrication Technician, Wastewater Industry
About The Position
AlexRenew is a wastewater utility serving more than 300,000 customers in Alexandria, Virginia, and parts of Fairfax County. The Machinery Lubrication Technician performs lubrication-related work to support the performance and reliability of rotating equipment at the Water Resource Recovery Facility and offsite pumping stations. The position supports predictive maintenance programs and helps reduce equipment failures through proper lubrication practices. Under general direction, the technician reviews system designs and recommends changes to plant mechanical systems. The role is designated as emergency personnel and requires reporting to work to maintain continuous wastewater treatment plant operations. The technician is also responsible for preventing or mitigating environmental impacts related to work tasks, accidents, and emergency conditions. The role works under the direct supervision of a Maintenance Technician or Supervisor. Work includes lubricating equipment, monitoring and analyzing predictive maintenance data, documenting activities, and collaborating with maintenance and operations teams. The position promotes safe behaviors and health awareness and follows applicable safety procedures and personal protective equipment requirements. The fixed two-week schedule runs from 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.: Week 1 is Tuesday through Friday, and Week 2 is Monday through Thursday.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Two years of wastewater industry experience in mechanical, electrical, or instrumentation maintenance.
- Machinery Lubrication Technician Level 1 certification, or ability to obtain it within eighteen months in the position.
- Valid driver's license.
- Basic understanding of lubrication principles and mechanical systems.
- Ability to follow strict safety guidelines and use personal protective equipment.
- Ability to read and interpret safety rules, policies, and standard operating procedures.
- Ability to communicate effectively with management and coworkers.
- Ability to apply basic addition and subtraction.
- Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out written, oral, or diagrammed instructions.
- Ability to solve problems and make decisions as a member of a team.
- Ability to follow oral instructions promptly and accurately.
- Ability to work effectively as a team member.
- Ability to follow standard operating procedures and equipment operations and maintenance manuals.
- Ability to use computer software programs.
- Ability to report to work as designated emergency personnel to help maintain continuous wastewater treatment plant operations.
Nice To Haves
- Virginia Wastewater Works Class 4 license, or ability to obtain it within eighteen months in the position.
Responsibilities
- Perform oil changes, apply grease, and collect oil samples from pumps, motors, gearboxes, and other rotating equipment.
- Use ultrasound tools to verify proper lubrication and detect bearing anomalies.
- Support vibration analysis and other predictive maintenance technologies.
- Maintain lubrication routes and schedules using CMMS systems such as Maximo.
- Monitor and trend oil analysis results to identify contamination or degradation.
- Assist with root cause failure analysis and reliability improvement initiatives.
- Coordinate with maintenance and operations teams to ensure equipment is lubricated according to manufacturer specifications.
- Document lubrication activities and maintain accurate records.
- Stay current on lubrication technologies and best practices.
- Retrieve, compile, compare, and analyze predictive maintenance data, including vibration reports, oil sample reports, and infrared analysis reports.
- Gather and analyze historical data from SCADA, CMMS, and other sources.
- Observe and document variations from normal operating conditions.
- Review product specifications and system designs related to wastewater treatment equipment.
- Perform operability reviews of processes, products, and plant procedures.
- Generate and close work orders using the Mentor APM system.
- Promote safe behaviors and health awareness while performing daily tasks.
- Perform other duties as assigned or required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
