Maintenance Mechanic

Irvine Ranch Water District•Irvine, CA

23d•Onsite

About The Position

Irvine Ranch Water District (IRWD) is seeking two Maintenance Mechanics for the Mechanical Services Department. This is a progressive, values-driven agency with an international reputation for its leading-edge financial management practices, water recycling program, water use efficiency practices, water banking, urban runoff treatment, and energy generation and storage. Established in 1961, IRWD is an independent special district serving central Orange County, providing high-quality drinking water, reliable sewage collection and treatment, ground-breaking recycled water programs, and environmentally sound urban runoff treatment. IRWD employees enjoy working in a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment. Under general supervision, this role involves installing, maintaining, servicing, and assisting in the overhauls of all District stationary rotating equipment related to domestic and reclaimed water distribution systems, sewage collections systems, wastewater/water treatment plants, and dewatering/solids handling. The position performs cross-functional electrical and mechanical planned maintenance, including predictive (condition based monitoring) and preventive maintenance routes in a computerized environment. Participation in the department's after-hours standby program may be required at the District's discretion.

Requirements

High School graduation or equivalent required.
Minimum of two years apprentice-level experience in a job requiring the application of mechanical/electrical skills in a water/wastewater treatment plant, water distribution system, or similar environment preferred.
Ability to operate all hand and power tools.
Valid Class 'C' California Driver's License required.
Must be certified annually to wear respiratory equipment.
Must be clean shaven such that facial hair does not interfere with the fit of self-contained breathing apparatus.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a Formal Apprenticeship Program and/or Collections System Maintenance and Water Distribution Certifications highly desirable.
Completion of 21 field- related college units or hold an accredited college Certificate in Mechanical/Electrical Maintenance highly desired.
Valid Class 'A' California Driver's License highly desired.
HAZMAT 1st Responder Certification, and/or a California Crane Operators Certificate highly desired.
CWEA Grade I Plant Maintenance Technologist Certificate desired.

Responsibilities

Installs, dismantles, overhauls, and repairs waterworks machinery and equipment, including pumps, motors, engines, compressors, gear drive units, piping, valves, and related equipment.
Performs repairs and modifications while providing training to apprentice level personnel.
Prepares reports summarizing the District's mechanical maintenance/electrical functions, including labor, work performed, and materials used.
Provides feedback on work performed.
Performs Electrical and Mechanical Predictive Maintenance/Machinery Condition Monitoring routes.
Utilizes computer-based machinery analyzers as directed by senior level personnel for efficiency testing, tribology, thermography, and tri-axial vibration analysis.
Possesses knowledge and experience to properly and safely maintain District chemical, chlorination, and disinfection systems.
Identifies source(s) of existing or potential mechanical/electrical problems with systems, techniques, parts and equipment and works efficiently to correct, troubleshoot and diagnose various equipment malfunctions.
Reads and interprets blueprints, schematics, installation manuals, and follows written and verbal instructions.
Performs basic maintenance and repair operations using welding/machining skills required in Mechanical Services functions.
Responds to emergency situations during off-hours as required.
Participates in the department after hours standby program at the sole discretion of the District.
Troubleshoots the cause of malfunctions using visual inspection, precision measuring and test instruments.
Performs beginning horizontal welding and machining.
Adept in basic fabrication and silver soldering, and braising.
Basic use of oxy-acetylene, and arc welders on ferrous and nonferrous metals; makes cuts using a band saw; and performs simple parts fabrication.
Performs routine electrical/mechanical maintenance functions such as pump/motor, air compressor, engine and gear drive services.
Assists in installing, dismantling, overhauling, and repair all waterworks machinery and equipment, including pumps, motors, engines, compressors, gear drive units, piping, valves, conveyors, and related equipment/appurtenances.
Uses shop cutting, grinding, bending, pressing, and drilling tools.
Has basic knowledge of machine shop practices.
Performs daily/weekly shop, tool, and vehicle maintenance/clean up.
Submits purchase requests for materials and tools via an Oracle network system.
Monitors spare parts and daily expendables inventory.
Assists in ensuring inventory is maintained at an acceptable level via purchase orders.
Checks shipments to ensure they are complete and correct, then administrates correct storage.
Suggests changes in work plans, and provides work-in-progress reports.
Uses Computerized Maintenance Management System, Oracle network, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Creates reports based on equipment condition and maintenance records.
Assists in presenting Department safety meetings.
Responds to emergency situations during off-hours as required.
Participates in standby duties at the sole discretion of the District.
Participates on process teams and committees.
Complies with District safety work-related practices and attends relevant safety training.
Responsible for all other work-related duties.
In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, Irvine Ranch Water District employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.