Maintenance Mechanic, Senior

Trinity River Authority of Texas; Ferris (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading authority in water management is seeking a skilled Maintenance Mechanic to oversee maintenance operations. The role involves troubleshooting, repair, and leadership of junior staff in a challenging environment. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and relevant experience in industrial maintenance, with a focus on water/wastewater treatment. This essential position requires strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience in maintenance of water/wastewater treatment plants.
• Proficient in mechanical maintenance and repair of industrial facilities.

Responsibilities

• Leads and performs preventive and corrective maintenance on machinery.
• Responsible for documentation and record keeping for subordinate employees.
• Provides operational and safety training to junior mechanics.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical or trade school

Tools

Welding equipment

Hand and power tools

Computerized maintenance management system

Job description

Job Details

Description

ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Maintenance Mechanic, Chief

Operations & Maintenance Supervisor I

Operations & Maintenance Supervisor II

Operations & Maintenance Chief

Maintenance Supervisor

Maintenance Operations Chief

Position Summary

This position performs skilled maintenance work in the troubleshooting, inspection, repair, and maintenance of buildings, industrial machinery such as pumps, boilers, air conditioning units, compressors, backhoes and tractors. Regularly provides leadership to junior mechanics in the field. Work is performed under minimum supervision requiring knowledge and understanding of the functionality and equipment including various types of chemical equipment in an advanced water/wastewater treatment facility. Individual is expected to identify and remedy problems using independent judgment.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Leads, coordinates, monitors and performs routine preventive and corrective maintenance and repair to existing buildings, machinery and equipment. Work may be performed on such process equipment such as large centrifugal pumps, raw water pumps, mixing equipment, conveying systems and screening equipment, line shaft pumps, hydraulic and pneumatic systems both high and low pressure systems, blowers and elevated storage tank equipment, and basic electrical duties such as wiring and unwiring motors and mixers up to 480 volts. Performs trim and rough carpentry, painting, plumbing, pipe fitting and welding.
• Performs general maintenance to grounds including mowing, edging, weed eating, digging, and operation of related equipment such as forklifts, backhoes, sewer cleaning trucks, portable crane trucks, and related equipment. May perform general housekeeping and a wide variety of janitorial services as required/directed.
• Lays out work and plans jobs from established schedules and work orders. Ensures proper materials and equipment are at the job site to facilitate a timely and orderly completion of the job.
• Responsible for the documentation and record keeping for a group of subordinate employees. Responsible for maintaining thorough and complete process records and logs. Develops the knowledge, skills and abilities of subordinate employees to effectively utilize computer applications and software, including, but not limited to; Microsoft Office business applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, etc.), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), computerized maintenance management system or enterprise software, and SharePoint or other common cloud based file sharing services.
• Utilizes blueprints, schematics, O&M manuals, technical publications, and manufacturer's specifications for the purpose of maintaining Authority equipment, machines and vehicles.
• Observes all safety guidelines and security measures as established by the Authority. Provides operational, technical and safety training to more junior maintenance mechanics.
• Ability to convey and receive information in written and verbal form to others. Maintains good communication with supervisors,co-workers and other departments.
• Performs duties of Chief Maintenance Mechanic as required.
• May be responsible for responding to various emergency situations, including after-hours, as directed by supervisor.
• May be required to participate in an emergency on call program.
• Dependent on assignment may be required to use an Air Respirator/SCBA.
• Assists in the safe handling and unloading of chemicals in the plant.
• Employees assigned to this position are classified as essential personnel. Essential personnel are required to report to work when scheduled during departmental and/or emergency situations including, but not limited to, extended periods of inclement weather when travel may be difficult. This position is essential because in the absence of sufficient personnel, the plant cannot operate safely.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

Regularly leads the work of other employees and may perform duties of a Chief Maintenance Mechanic as required.

FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

Orders cleaning supplies, equipment parts, building materials, and equipment for department use as approved by supervisor. May create purchase requisitions and work orders for approval by supervisor or manager.

Qualifications Education

High school diploma or GED. Technical or trade school preferred.

Experience

Four years of experience in the maintenance of water/wastewater treatment plants or with similar type of equipment. Proficient in the use of materials, tools, and equipment used in mechanical maintenance or repair of industrial facilities, such as hydraulics, power transmission equipment, pump maintenance, pipe fitting, pneumatics, lubrication and shaft alignment techniques. Heavy equipment operation and supervisory experience is a plus.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid Texas driver's license. Commercial driver’s license preferred dependent on assignment. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (or predecessor agency) Class C Water or Wastewater Operators Certificate of Competency as required (if applicable). Water- Surface Water Treatment Operator “C” License (Required within 3 years of hire date, if applicable).

KNOWLEDGE

Must possess considerable knowledge of mechanics, plumbing, welding, hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Knowledge of basic math and measurement principles. Basic computer skills to enter and maintain information in computerized maintenance management system.

Skills And Abilities

Ability to comprehend, carry out and administer written and oral instruction. Ability to read operation and maintenance manuals, schematics, blueprints and safety data sheets.

GUIDANCE RECEIVED

Receives periodic supervision and uses guidelines/range of procedures. Follows periodic direct instructions and guidelines, uses policies and procedures that require some interpretation. Problems that cannot be addressed through an existing guideline, policy or procedure are referred to supervisor or more senior position. Incumbent must exercise judgment about whether to escalate issues.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This position requires passing a physical and physical ability assessment specific to this position.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Working conditions include exposure to extreme weather, odor, noise, chemical hazards, gases and dust, standing for prolonged periods of time, walking up and down several flights of stairs, climbing and descending ladders, working at heights, and working in tight or confined spaces.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

Hand and power tools including drill press and lathe, welding equipment, mowing equipment, tractor, backhoe, crane, pickup truck, vac-con truck, flatbed truck, rodding equipment, emergency lighting equipment, safety equipment and boom truck.