Maint Mechanic Chf

Trinity River Authority of Texas•Midlothian, TX

About The Position

This position maintains equipment, machinery, facilities, buildings, vehicles, and grounds at a medium to large water/wastewater treatment facility. The incumbent directs assigned Maintenance Mechanics, frequently performs hands-on maintenance repairs, and serves as a training instructor. The role develops and schedules corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance programs; coordinates work with other departments, inspectors, contractors, vendors, and engineers; assesses mechanical problems and job requirements; manages parts and materials; and conducts condition assessments and repairs, sometimes offsite. The position maintains work records and equipment histories, uses Authority software and computerized maintenance systems, researches and develops repair specifications, and performs quality assurance and quality control of contract work. It directly supervises junior maintenance employees, including hiring, training, scheduling, career development, and performance evaluation, and ensures safety and security requirements are followed. The employee may perform supervisor-level duties, respond to emergencies after hours, participate in an emergency on-call program, handle and unload chemicals, and may use an air respirator/SCBA depending on assignment. Employees in this position are classified as essential personnel and must report when scheduled during departmental or emergency situations, including extended inclement weather. The position regularly leads the work of other employees and is responsible for acquiring parts and materials, managing inventories, allocating resources, maintaining equipment histories and condition assessments used for budget projections, and potentially preparing purchase requisitions. It receives periodic supervision and follows guidelines and procedures, exercising judgment about when to refer issues to a supervisor or more senior position.

Requirements

High school diploma; equivalent technical education is accepted.
Five years of experience in industrial maintenance, vehicle repair, and construction, including mechanical applications such as hydraulics, power transmission equipment, pump maintenance, pipe fitting, pneumatics, lubrication, and shaft alignment.
Valid Texas driver's license.
A Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (or predecessor agency) Class B Water or Wastewater Operators Certificate of Competency, if applicable.
Water-Surface Treatment Operator C License within three years of hire, if applicable.
Thorough knowledge of mechanical equipment operation and repair, including mechanical and fluid drive systems, bearing and shaft seals, pumps, conveying systems, piping, tubing and hose systems, and valves.
Working knowledge of utility construction, including underground piping installation, light carpentry, plumbing, welding, fleet equipment, and vehicle repair.
Knowledge of computer software, including Microsoft Office applications and Maximo.
Ability to make decisions and exercise good judgment; good oral and written communication skills; attention to detail.
Ability to perform formal and informal maintenance training as required.
Must pass a physical and a position-specific physical ability assessment.
Ability to report to work when scheduled during departmental and emergency situations, including extended periods of inclement weather.
Ability to meet the position’s physical and working-condition demands, including prolonged standing, walking stairs, ladder use, working at heights, and working in tight or confined spaces.

Nice To Haves

Sixty college credit hours or equivalent technical education.
Heavy equipment operation experience.
Two years of supervisory experience.
Commercial driver's license, preferred depending on assignment.

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and schedule corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance programs for facility machinery, equipment, structures, buildings, grounds, and vehicles.
Coordinate maintenance and repair work with departments, inspectors, contractors, vendors, and engineers.
Analyze mechanical problems, estimate job requirements, plan and schedule work, acquire parts and materials, manage inventories, and allocate resources.
Conduct condition assessments and repair facilities, equipment, grounds, structures, machinery, and vehicles through replacement, modification, or redesign; work offsite when required.
Document and maintain records for subordinate employees and associated work; use Authority software and develop subordinates’ ability to use relevant computer applications and systems.
Research and develop maintenance and repair specifications; conduct quality assurance and quality control of contract work; use and instruct others in the use of blueprints, manuals, technical publications, and manufacturer specifications.
Directly supervise junior maintenance employees, including hiring, career development, training, scheduling, and performance evaluation.
Ensure employees follow Authority safety guidelines and security measures; provide technical and safety training and develop training materials.
Perform duties of a Supervisor or Maintenance Operations Chief as required.
Respond to emergency situations, including after-hours response, as directed; participate in an emergency on-call program when required.
Use an air respirator/SCBA when required by assignment and report to work during adverse weather when classified as essential personnel.
Assist with safe handling and unloading of chemicals in the plant.
Maintain accurate equipment histories and condition assessments for budget projections and potentially prepare purchase requisitions for timely invoice payment.
Regularly lead the work of other employees.
Perform formal and informal maintenance training as required.