Senior Water Treatment Mechanic

Kleinfelder Inc • Mcclure, OH

13d • $23 - $34

About The Position

Kleinfelder is seeking a Senior Water Treatment Mechanic to perform advanced maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and installation work on water treatment systems and related infrastructure. The role leads technical maintenance tasks and projects to support optimal plant operations and water service delivery. The position is available at any of the company’s Northwest Ohio locations and serves a wider area that includes Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan. The mechanic is issued a company service vehicle and may travel in state and out of state to work with different systems, sites, and technologies.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3–8 years of hands-on water and/or wastewater treatment experience.
• Thorough understanding of equipment operations and maintenance.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in computer applications for data management and reporting.

Nice To Haves

• Additional certification or training in water treatment operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex maintenance, repair, and installation of pumps, motors, valves, blowers, chemical feed systems, and other treatment equipment.
• Read blueprints and P&IDs; apply electrical knowledge and basic plumbing skills; and support instrumentation, field setup, and commissioning.
• Diagnose equipment and systems issues.
• Assist with planning and executing preventative and corrective maintenance programs.
• Collaborate with operations staff to support plant performance and efficiency.
• Monitor mechanical system performance and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory performance standards.
• Maintain accurate water operations records and reports, including production data, maintenance logs, and regulatory documentation.
• Provide guidance and training to entry-level technicians and staff professionals as needed.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid holidays
• Reimbursement for continuing education and many training and certification expenses
• Career development opportunities through an internal Mentoring Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED