Equipment Reliability Technician I

District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority seeks a Technician I, Equipment Reliability to perform testing and inspections across around thirty treatment facilities. You will engage in predictive maintenance using oil analysis, vibration and infrared imaging while tracking issues and collaborating on fixes.

Strong reading of schematics and CMMS literacy are essential. The role requires five years of experience, a high school diploma or GED, and certifications in MLT1, Vibration Analysis I,

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of relevant progressive mechanic/electrician/instrumentation experience.
• High School diploma or GED certificate.
• Ability to read/interpret electrical schematics, blueprints and mechanical drawings.
• Must be computer literate, proficient in Windows, Microsoft Office and Internet; uses Maximo CMMS for labor and material tracking.
• Must possess and maintain current certifications in Machinery Lubrication Technician (MLT1), Vibration Analysis Level I, Machinery Lubrication Analysis (MLAI), and Ultrasound Level I within 18 months from date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform primary testing and inspections of capital equipment at ~30 water and wastewater treatment facilities.
• Engage in predictive maintenance methods including oil analysis, vibration analysis and infrared imaging.
• Track equipment reliability issues and collaborate on investigations considering downtime costs and spare parts availability.
• Collect and test oil samples and determine suitable lubricants for equipment.
• Use CSI analyzers and data collection tools to assess lubrication and bearing conditions; adjust as needed.
• Record predictive maintenance data and recommend corrective actions using software such as Emerson Machinery Health.
• Assist in developing procedures and training to ensure equipment operates within design parameters.
• Review equipment specs and contribute to reliability improvements.

Skills

Electrical schematics

Blueprints & mechanical drawings

Computer literacy

Maximo CMMS

Oil/ lubrication analysis tools

Vibration data collection

Infrared imaging

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Maximo CMMS

CSI 5200 oil analyzer

CSI 2020/2140 vibration data collectors

FLIR E-60 infrared camera

Ultrasound equipment

Job description

District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority seeks a Technician I, Equipment Reliability to perform testing and inspections across around thirty treatment facilities. You will engage in predictive maintenance using oil analysis, vibration and infrared imaging while tracking issues and collaborating on fixes.

Strong reading of schematics and CMMS literacy are essential. The role requires five years of experience, a high school diploma or GED, and certifications in MLT1, Vibration Analysis I,