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 employee directs assigned subordinate Maintenance Mechanics, performs hands-on maintenance repairs, and serves as a training instructor. The role develops and schedules corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance programs; coordinates repairs with other departments, inspectors, contractors, vendors, and engineers; and manages parts, materials, work plans, and related records. The position also oversees subordinate employees, supports maintenance specifications and contract quality control, and may perform supervisory or emergency-response duties as needed. Employees in this role are classified as essential personnel and must report when scheduled during departmental or emergency situations, including severe weather.

Requirements

High school diploma; 60 college credit hours are preferred, or equivalent technical education.
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.
Ability to pass a physical and position-specific physical ability assessment.
Thorough knowledge of mechanical equipment operation and repair, including mechanical and fluid drive systems, bearings 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, and welding; fleet equipment and vehicle repair; and computer software including Microsoft Office and Maximo.
Ability to make decisions and exercise good judgment; good oral and written communication skills; attention to detail; and ability to conduct formal and informal maintenance training.
Ability to follow guidelines and procedures, interpret policies where necessary, and determine when issues should be escalated to a supervisor.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and schedule repair programs for machinery, equipment, structures, buildings, grounds, and vehicles using corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance strategies.
Coordinate maintenance and repairs with other departments, inspectors, contractors, and vendors; provide relevant information to engineers for plant renovations and improvements.
Analyze mechanical problems, estimate job requirements, plan and schedule work, acquire parts and materials, manage inventories, and allocate resources.
Assess and repair facilities, equipment, grounds, structures, machinery, and vehicles through replacement, modification, or redesign; work offsite when required.
Document work and maintain records for subordinate employees; use Authority software and develop subordinates’ skills with computer applications and file-sharing 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 safety and security requirements are followed.
Provide operational, technical, and safety training; develop training aids or materials; serve as a training instructor.
Perform duties of a Supervisor or Maintenance Operations Chief as required.
Respond to emergencies, including after-hours situations, as directed; participate in an emergency on-call program if required.
Use an air respirator or SCBA depending on assignment; report to work during adverse weather if designated as essential personnel.
Assist with the safe handling and unloading of plant chemicals.
Lead the work of other employees.
Maintain accurate equipment histories, costs, and condition assessments used to support budget projections; generate purchase requisitions when needed.