Pumps and Motors Specialist

Gulfshoresal; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfshoresal is seeking a skilled technician for the Lake Chapman raw water system booster station 12 miles east of McKinney, TX. You will maintain pumps, motors and valves, troubleshoot SCADA issues, and coordinate with contractors across the water distribution and wastewater systems.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma or GED with related training, plus two years of mechanical maintenance experience, electrical knowledge, and a valid Texas CDL.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED with related training
• Two years of mechanical maintenance/repair experience
• Experience with electrical motors, control systems, pumps
• Ability to read electrical diagrams and pump curves
• Valid Texas Class A CDL and TCEQ licenses preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversee and operate pumps, motors, valves and related electrical equipment across water and wastewater systems
• Troubleshoot electrical and communications issues for SCADA
• Coordinate maintenance with other departments and contractors
• Respond to trouble calls after hours as needed
• Possess physical ability to lift up to 100 pounds frequently

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

SCADA troubleshooting

Mechanical maintenance

Pumps and motors

Low voltage electrical circuitry

Read electrical diagrams

On-call readiness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Some college or specialized training

Tools

SCADA systems

Job description

This position is assigned to the Lake Chapman raw water system at the booster station located 12 miles east of McKinney, just outside of Princeton, Texas. Duties include performing specialized and highly skilled tasks in the construction, maintenance, repair and servicing of water and wastewater distribution system facilities and equipment; overseeing and maintaining operation of pumps, motors and related electrical equipment and valves throughout the water distribution and wastewater collection systems; troubleshooting electrical and communications problems for Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA); and coordinating activities with other departments, divisions, outside agencies and contractors. Duties may require entering confined spaces, climbing above ground and elevated storage tanks, working with low and medium voltage electrical equipment, and typically will require lifting up to 100 pounds frequently.. A high school diploma or GED, plus some college or specialized training in a related field, and two years of experience in mechanical maintenance and repair, including work on electrical motors, control systems, pumps and low voltage electrical circuitry required. Must have a valid Texas Class A commercial driver’s license (CDL); currently possess TCEQ-issued Class C Water and Collection II Wastewater licenses; and have the ability to read and interpret electrical diagrams and pump curves. Must participate in the on-call rotation and be able to respond to trouble calls after hours, including evenings, nights and weekends as needed. PAY GRADE GG18 / FULL PAY RANGE $26.72 - $37.67 PER HOUR ($55,596 - $78,372 ANNUALLY)