Pumping Plant Technician: Water Systems & Hydraulics

US Army Corps of Engineers; Louisiana; On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Army Corps of Engineers in Louisiana seeks a skilled technician to perform preventive maintenance and repairs on mechanical and hydraulic systems, and to operate automatic pumping equipment to manage water levels and quality.

You will interpret technical manuals for assembly/disassembly of pumping plant equipment, diagnose issues, and ensure safe operations of hydraulic lifts, dewatering pumps, and air compressors.

Responsibilities

• Performing preventive maintenance and repairs to mechanical and/or hydraulic systems.
• Operating automatic mechanical and hydraulic systems to pump water to specified water levels and quality.
• Diagnosing mechanical and/or hydraulic problems in order to replace or repair defective parts.
• Interpreting technical manuals to perform assembly and disassembly of mechanical/hydraulic pumping plant equipment.
• Operating hydraulic lifts, portable dewatering pumps, and electric air supply system compressors for pumping plant operations.

Job description

The US Army Corps of Engineers in Louisiana seeks a skilled technician to perform preventive maintenance and repairs on mechanical and hydraulic systems, and to operate automatic pumping equipment to manage water levels and quality.

You will interpret technical manuals for assembly/disassembly of pumping plant equipment, diagnose issues, and ensure safe operations of hydraulic lifts, dewatering pumps, and air compressors.