Mechanic

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Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on rotating equipment, process systems, mobile equipment, and facility infrastructure supporting operation of a large scale wastewater treatment plant in Questa, NM. 

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on plant facilities, pumps, blowers, engines, motors, chemical feed systems, filters, valves, pipes, air compressors, heating/cooling equipment, aeration equipment, mixers, boilers, generators, and other major mechanical and hydraulic equipment found in a water or wastewater treatment facility.
• Perform maintenance on mobile equipment including pickups, loaders, skid steers, lifts, and trucks.

• Troubleshoot mechanical equipment failures and implement repairs. 

• Perform facility maintenance including building repairs and general upkeep. 

• Participate in preventive and predictive maintenance programs. 

• Support operations personnel during equipment outages and process upsets.

• Assist the operations staff with logging process variables, making process changes, troubleshooting equipment failures, and accessing site sampling locations.
• Manage the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) database with the assistance of the site manager.
• Coordinate and assist maintenance subcontractors and equipment inspectors.
• Read and understand equipment drawings, datasheets, and assembly information.
• Working knowledge of electrical equipment and safety.
• Monitor facilities and equipment to identify and repair leaks and other malfunctions.
• Identify and diagnose treatment plant equipment and controls failures
• Install and perform preventive maintenance on plant process instrumentation including pH probes, turbidity and flow meters. 
• Models safe work practices and provides leadership in achieving safety goals.

• Ensure equipment remains properly isolated during repair activities

What you’ll bring to the team:

 

• High School Diploma or GED.
• At least three years in a similar maintenance position at a production facility, or a Public Works. 
• Ability to obtain a 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certificate and/or current certification.
• Ability to safely operate a company vehicle with a satisfactory driving record.
• Possess a strong mechanical aptitude.
• Good understanding of Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality guidelines, procedures, and safe work procedures.
• Experience preparing safety documentation; JHEA’s, work permits, for “High Risk/Non-Routine Work” when required.
• Ability to provide technical guidance, troubleshooting and resolution of technical issues/problems on a proactive basis
• Previous work with SCADA control systems. 
• Basic understanding of pneumatic controls. 
• Working knowledge of electrical equipment and safety procedures
• Shift work including nights, weekends, and holidays, (shifts can be 12-hours per day) may be necessary but will not be typically required. 
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds several times per day.
• Ability to walk up and down stairs and on unimproved areas of the site several times per day.
• This role is subject to a client-mandated drug/alcohol testing policy. As such, employee may be subject to random drug/alcohol tests. A copy of this policy will be provided during employee onboarding and is available upon applicant request. 
  
   

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Maintenance Connection CMMS.
• Experience with maintenance resource planning and predictive maintenance concepts.
• Additional experience in Environmental Science, Water Quality, Water Treatment or as a Wastewater Operator is highly desired.
  
   

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