Wastewater Lead Maint. Mechanic

Bay County Board of County Commissioners

1d•$21 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, and calibrating mechanical, electrical, electronic, and ancillary equipment associated with the Advanced Wastewater Treatment Facility. This includes items such as pumps, valves, motors, air compressors, sensors, telemetry equipment, ultraviolet light disinfection equipment, solids centrifuge equipment, flow meters, and generators. The role also involves maintaining accurate records of maintenance and repair activities, managing a plant-wide parts/supplies inventory in a computer-based format, and fabricating/installing minor equipment and piping modifications. The position performs equipment vibration analysis and thermal imaging for predictive maintenance, ensures the work-order process is up-to-date, and supervises/schedules daily work for assigned Maintenance Mechanics, assisting with performance evaluations. A key aspect is ensuring all equipment adheres to the plant's preventative maintenance program and tracking tasks in CMMS, providing weekly updates to the supervisor. The employer reserves the right to add or change duties as needed.

Requirements

Possess a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Three (3) years of experience in the repair and maintenance of the types of equipment found in either industrial plants, refineries, chemical plants, commercial shipyards, water treatment plants, wastewater treatment plants, and/or collection systems.
Possession of or ability to obtain and maintain a valid Florida driver license upon offer of employment with a driving record acceptable to the County Driving Policy and insurance program.
Knowledge of repair and maintenance procedures for the types of equipment found at a SBR type Wastewater treatment facility, and in the BNR chamber advanced wastewater treatment facility.
Knowledge of and experience using a wide assortment of hand and power tools and other repair or maintenance equipment, including safety equipment.
Knowledge of safety procedures and precautions required when performing maintenance tasks on equipment typically found in the wastewater plants.
Knowledge of project management and organizational skills.
Ability to have excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work and maintain reliable full-time attendance.
Ability to comprehend, speak, and read the English language.
Ability to have and maintain good interpersonal and communication skills to deal with the public.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, subordinates, water plant lead mechanic, and supervisors.
Ability to operate backhoes, end loaders, and tractors.
Ability to evaluate a mechanical issue/problem, and determine the most reliable/cost efficient solution.
Ability to work with others problem solving, and evaluate multiple viewpoints to arrive at the most effective solution.
Ability to read and comprehend complex technical information and mechanical drawings concerning equipment construction, repair and maintenance procedures.

Nice To Haves

A comparable amount of training and/or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications, with the exception of the CDL and certification requirements.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoots, repairs, maintains and/or calibrates mechanical, electrical, electronic and ancillary equipment associated with the Advanced Wastewater Treatment Facility, inclusive of items such as pumps, valves, motors, air compressors, sensors and telemetry equipment, ultraviolet light disinfection equipment, solids centrifuge equipment, flow meters, generators and related equipment.
Maintains complete and accurate records of all maintenance and repair activities and a plant-wide parts/supplies inventory in a computer-based format.
Fabricates and/or installs minor equipment and piping modifications and additions to the plant process.
Performs equipment vibration analysis and thermal imaging to develop predictive maintenance needs and schedule.
Assures plant work-order process remains up to date, with minimal backlogged work orders.
Supervises and schedules day to day work for assigned Maintenance Mechanics and assist in completing performance evaluations for subordinates.
Performs and assures that all equipment is in check with the plant’s preventative maintenance program.
Tracks and maintains tasks and preventative maintenance items in CMMS, provide weekly updates to supervisor.
Performs other related duties as assigned.