Maintenance Technician

Aquarion Water Company•Shelton, CT

51d•$41•Onsite

About The Position

A job is available in Supply Operations for a Maintenance Technician. This position is responsible for the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and calibration of a variety of equipment that supply, treat, pump, store, and distribute water. Application of knowledge in water treatment process, PLC based control systems, and mechanical concepts is imperative to ensure a high-quality product while maintaining economic efficiencies.

Requirements

Incumbent must possess mechanical aptitude, organizational ability, and effective communications skills, both oral and written.
Incumbent must possess a thorough knowledge of electrical, mechanical, instrumentation & control systems, and a proven ability to apply this knowledge to pump stations, treatment plants, well stations and other operating facilities.
Candidate must be able to perform a variety of duties related to the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of equipment and facilities that supply, treat, pump, store and distribute water.
Excellent diagnostic skills are required as situations can be complex and non-recurring.
Must be able to identify recurring and non-recurring operating conditions and maintenance needs and make necessary repairs and adjustments.
Minimum of eight (8) years of increasingly responsible experience in the maintenance of mechanical, electrical and control systems.
Water Treatment and/or Distribution license, certification for HVAC, electrical, electronics, or plumbing required.
Educational requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent.
Incumbent must hold and maintain a valid State of CT CDL A.
A clean driving record is required.

Responsibilities

Evaluate, plan, and execute all mechanical functions necessary to modify, dismantle, repair, overhaul, and rebuild all types of plant machinery and equipment.
Must be able to operate, troubleshoot and maintain electrical and electronic equipment such as instrumentation, motors and motor controls, HVAC and standby power systems.
Read and interpret electrical, mechanical, and control system shop drawings and blueprints in order to execute new project construction and modifications to existing mechanical and electrical systems.
Setup and operate all types of shop tools such as mills, lathes, grinders,
Must have experience operating and repairing heavy machinery, including payloader.
Must have the ability to perform all types of building maintenance such as plumbing, roofing and lighting.
Operate a diverse assortment of mechanical and electrical tools, including test and calibration equipment, pneumatic tools, cutting, hand, and power tools.
Ensure all activities are in compliance with company and regulator mandated procedures, rules, regulations, and guidelines including working knowledge of OSHA regulations as applied to construction and maintenance.
Perform project management as assigned including oversight and direction of contractors.
Maintain accurate and complete records of work performed; enter and retrieve data utilizing SAP maintenance program, prepare written reports of work completed.
Perform related duties as required or requested and, in a manner consistent with the Company’s mission and values.
Must be available for emergency and scheduled work outside normal business hours including weekends and holidays.
Must be able to work standby.