Senior Maintenance Tech – Wastewater & SCADA

North Texas Municipal Water District; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Professional development

Pension plan

Job summary

North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) in Mesquite, Texas, seeks a Lead Maintenance Technician to plan, perform, and supervise maintenance of wastewater facilities and related systems, including headworks, liquids treatment, solids handling, odor control, structures, SCADA, and lift stations.

You will lead by example, mentor staff, manage service requests and work orders, review logs, and develop preventive maintenance plans to ensure safety, reliability, and asset condition while meeting

Qualifications

• Possess a high school diploma or GED. An associate degree or trade certification is preferred.
• Possess four (4) years of experience in industrial maintenance or a suitable combination of directly relevant education and experience, as determined by NTMWD.
• Preference is to obtain a Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT) certification from the Society of Maintenance and Reliability Professionals, or similar certification.
• Preference is to obtain a Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Wastewater or Water Treatment or Collection or Distribution System Operator’s License.
• Preference is to obtain certification as Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) from the Society of Maintenance and Reliability Professionals within three (3) years of hire.
• Requires a valid Texas Driver’s License.
• Driving a District vehicle for NTMWD business will be required. Must maintain a current, valid, and vehicle - appropriate driver’s license of resident state.

Responsibilities

• Plans and conducts facility maintenance, including proactive and reactive repair and renewal activities and asset condition monitoring.
• Trains, leads, mentors, and evaluates staff. Leads by example. Acts as a positive role model for facility employees.Cultivates an environment of Integrity, Trust, Respect, Unity, Safety, and Teamwork.
• Creates and manages service requests and work orders for needed repairs. Manages work backlog and schedules.
• Reviews logs and records in both written and electronic form to ensure accuracy and completeness. Uses these records to diagnose issues and perform root cause analyses.
• Develops, reviews, and revises predictive and preventive maintenance plans for facility assets.
• Develops, reviews, and revises job plans to ensure safe and consistent work practices.
• Observes safety policies and guidelines as required by State statutes and as prescribed by NTMWD. Ensures safe work practices are followed. Encourages others to improve workplace safety.
• Monitors the facility for any breaches of security and alert appropriate law enforcement agencies and/or supervisors, as appropriate for the situation.
• Communicates relevant information during emergencies and scheduled shutdowns. Troubleshoots, diagnoses, and reports problems. Responds to emergencies. Participates in repairs, clean-up, and remediation.
• Respond to stakeholder inquiries regarding asset maintenance and performance in a timely and effective manner.
• Maintains facility and work area housekeeping.
• Receives shipments, monitors unloading processes, checks shipment documents for accuracy, and ensures documents are submitted to appropriate personnel. Performs inventory control and management.
• Trains staff on and ensures compliance with applicable policies and procedures.
• Assumes the responsibilities of direct supervisor(s) and subordinates as required to ensure continuity of operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Maintenance & reliability knowledge

Troubleshoot equipment

Supervise personnel

Effective communication

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or trade certification preferred

CMRT certification preferred

Texas wastewater/water operator license preferred

Tools

SCADA

Microsoft Excel

Job description

North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) in Mesquite, Texas, seeks a Lead Maintenance Technician to plan, perform, and supervise maintenance of wastewater facilities and related systems, including headworks, liquids treatment, solids handling, odor control, structures, SCADA, and lift stations.

You will lead by example, mentor staff, manage service requests and work orders, review logs, and develop preventive maintenance plans to ensure safety, reliability, and asset condition while meeting