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 youll 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; JHEAs 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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