Technician I, Equip Reliability - (26-DDCS-815003-082)

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

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties, locations, and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this job. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description, and incumbent(s) may be required to perform work-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description. This job description is not a “contract” between the employee and the Authority. The job duties and essential functions may be changed at the discretion of the General Manager.

• General
• Job Title: Technician I, Equipment Reliability
• Job Code: S0187
• Supervises Directly: No
• New or Revised: Revised
• Regular or At-Will: Regular
• Date Last Revised: 9/30/2024
• Exempt or Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt
• Compensation Approval Signature:
• Union/ Non-Union:
• Union
• Department Name and Division: Varies
• Salary Schedule: Regular Wage Service (RW)
• Cost Center Code: Varies
• Grade: RW11
• Essential Position: Yes
• Reports To: Varies
• EEO Code: Skilled Craft Workers
• Work Format: In-Person

At DC Water, we provide more than 700,000 District of Columbia residents and 24.6 million annual visitors with essential water, wastewater, and stormwater services. DC Water also provides wholesale wastewater treatment services for 1.8 million people in Montgomery and Prince George's counties in Maryland, and Fairfax and Loudoun counties in Virginia. We aspire to be known for superior service, ingenuity, and stewardship to advance the health and well‑being of our diverse workforce and communities. To achieve this vision, we commit to our shared mission every day—exceeding expectations by providing high quality water services in a safe, environmentally friendly, and efficient manner.

Technician I, Equipment Reliability performs primary testing and inspections of all capital equipment at approximately thirty (30) water and wastewater treatment facilities. Routinely engages in all methods and technologies of predictive maintenance, which includes, but is not limited to oil analysis, ultra‑sound, vibration analysis, and infrared imaging.

• Assists in tracking equipment reliability problems and works with other team members performing investigations to determine the measures required for each particular situation, considering the cost limitations for equipment up/down time, repair/replacement costs, weight, size and availability of material/equipment.
• Collects and tests oil samples to prove current lubricant stability on all water and wastewater treatment capital equipment.
• Identifies and selects the correct lubricant for all process equipment based on current operating conditions.
• Transports lubricants following industries best practices to prevent cross contamination.
• Changes oil, filter and desiccant driers on process equipment.
• Analyzes oil test results, using the CSI 5200 analyzer or similar instrument, in relation to design or rated specification, modifies or adjusts lubricant to meet correct specifications.
• Utilizes ultra‑sound equipment following industries best practices when greasing bearings to prevent over and under greasing of bearings.
• Collects route vibration data using the CSI 2020 and 2140 vibration data collector or similar vibration analysis equipment.
• Takes infrared images using a FLIR E‑60 infrared or similar camera to identify various mechanical and electrical problems.
• Trends and records and evaluates predictive maintenance data and recommends corrective action using various software applications such as the Emerson's Machinery Health.
• Assists Operations and Maintenance Departments in developing procedures, training, and processes to ensure equipment is operated within its design parameters.
• Reviews equipment specifications and standards and develops recommendations for reliability improvement.
• Stays current on new technologies and methods for maintaining equipment to increase reliability.
• Assists in spare parts review for ensuring equipment maintainability and availability.
• Practices Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) techniques including developing best practices and identifying root cause failure mode and conducting failure effect analysis.
• Performs other related duties and projects as assigned at the discretion of the supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A

Key Working Relationships: Interacts with co-workers in the department and throughout the Authority

Skills & Qualifications

The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability necessary for an individual to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable amounts of training are provided.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Required Experience: Five (5) years of relevant progressive mechanic/electrician/instrumentation experience.

Minimum Education Requirements: High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate

Required Skills:

Ability to read/interpret electrical schematics, blueprints and mechanical drawings.

Must be computer literate, proficient in the use of Windows, Microsoft Office and the Internet. Utilizes the Maximo Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to create, document, record labor and material cost, and analyze equipment history.

Required Licenses & Certifications: Must possess and maintain current or obtain within 18 months from date of hire and maintain current, certifications in Machinery Lubrication Technician (MLT1), Vibration Analysis Level l, Machinery Lubrication Analysis (MLAI), and Ultrasound Level l.

Required Languages: N/A

Physical Requirements: Work is performed in both office and field settings to perform evaluations and observe actual in-service conditions of equipment.

Subject to indoor/outdoor environmental conditions that include exposure to extreme cold and/or hot temperatures.

Field conditions may include exposure to fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, chemicals, sewage, activated sludge, lubricants, and other maintenance fluids.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

Preferred Experience: N/A

Preferred Education Requirements: N/A

Preferred Skills: N/A

* The work environment characteristics described in the physical requirements section of the required skills & qualifications table are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities.

Your Experience at DC Water

At DC Water, our people make us an industry leader. Join a group of thinkers, innovators, and problem solvers focused on protecting life’s most precious resource in the nation’s capital.

• Take pride in your work.We provide an essential service and do work that matters. A career at DC Water is an exciting opportunity to help improve the environment and make a lasting difference for the community.
• Connect to a strong culture.Everything we do is grounded in our shared values—accountability, trust, teamwork, customer focus, safety, and wellbeing.
• Be your true self.We are an inclusive organization that embraces diversity, and we recognize and celebrate employees’ individuality and unique contributions.
• Build your skills and career path.We are committed to developing a future‑ready workforce by helping our employees develop skills for the jobs of tomorrow.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.

We maintain a drug‑free workplace and perform pre‑employment substance abuse testing

The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against “qualified individuals with disabilities”.

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