Utilities Mechanical/Electrical Technician (Wastewater)

St. Mary's County Metropolitan Commission•Maryland, MD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs corrective and preventive maintenance on electrical and mechanical systems, equipment, and instrumentation as requested through work orders. This role involves disassembling, rebuilding, and reassembling various equipment, performing electrical work, monitoring SCADA equipment, operating vehicles and equipment, responding to emergencies, and performing minor welding and cutting. The position may also require performing duties as an operator and standby duties on a rotational basis, ensuring the continuous and safe operation of MetCom’s facilities.

Requirements

Ability to gain thorough knowledge of St. Mary’s County Metropolitan Commission policies and procedures.
Ability to act as a representative of St. Mary’s County Metropolitan Commission to the public.
Expert knowledge of relevant maintenance and repair practices and procedures as they relate to electrical and mechanical systems, equipment, and instrumentation.
Knowledge of safety regulations and established procedures for ensuring safety.
Ability to effectively communicate with other staff members.
Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records.
Ability to wear appropriate PPE for confined space entry, including respiratory gear.
High school diploma or G.E.D.
Three years or more experience working on mechanical, electrical and instrumentation systems.
Or equivalent technical training, education, and/or experience.
Wastewater Collections 2 Certification.
Class B Maryland CDL Driver’s License with Tanker and Airbrake Endorsements.

Responsibilities

Performs corrective and preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on electrical and mechanical systems, equipment, and instrumentation as requested through work orders.
Maintains a variety of operational and maintenance logs, reports, parts inventory and other forms using designated computer programs.
Disassembles, rebuilds and reassembles motors, valves, pumps, gearboxes, etc., to rehabilitate and repair equipment; evaluates the operation of equipment after rebuilding for proper operations.
Performs electrical work including but not limited to connecting and disconnecting wires and performs all corrective and preventive maintenance on building electrical supply circuits.
Monitors and maintains SCADA equipment that is assigned to the wastewater collections system ie floats, transducers and wiring.
Requests the purchase of parts, equipment and services needed to perform repairs.
Operates and maintains motor vehicles, generators, construction and lawn maintenance equipment.
Responds to emergency and customer complaint calls, which includes standby duty.
Performs minor welding and cutting work to complete repairs and fabricate parts for bracing and repairs as required.
Perform duties as an operator when required to include station checks and standby.
Perform standby duties on a rotational basis.
Performs any other duties or assignments that are determined to be necessary for continuous and safe operation of MetCom’s facilities.
Performs other duties as assigned.