Wastewater Plant Mechanic I - Hands-on Troubleshooter

Artisan Field, Inc.; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

AlexRenew in Alexandria, VA, seeks a Maintenance Technician I to keep our wastewater treatment plant running. You will learn advanced mechanical systems, troubleshoot, and perform skilled tasks under SOPs, with emergency duties to maintain continuous operation.

Under supervision, you will read meters, attend safety trainings, analyze data from SCADA/CMMS, and contribute to environmental safety and compliance while supporting a team committed to reliability and public service.

Qualifications

• Education and/or experience as listed in the job posting.
• Two years’ wastewater industry experience as mechanic apprentice or equivalent mechanical experience preferred.
• Virginia Wastewater Works Class 4 certification or ability to obtain within two years in position desired.
• Valid driver’s license required or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, policies and standard operating procedures.
• Ability to effectively communicate with management and co-workers.

Responsibilities

• Read dials and meters to determine amperage, voltage, electrical output and input at specific operating temperature to analyze parts performance.
• Attend all scheduled mandatory safety training.
• Analyze test results in relation to design or rated specifications and test objectives, and modify or adjust equipment to meet specifications.
• Record test procedures and results, numerical and graphical data, and recommendations for changes in produce or test methods.
• Review project instructions and specifications to identify, modify, and plan requirements for fabrication, assembly, and testing.
• Set up and conduct tests of complete units and components under operational conditions to investigate proposals for improving equipment performance.
• Perform industrial mechanical maintenance on specialized wastewater plant process equipment.
• Maintain, inspect, repair, install, troubleshoot, lubricate, and adjust wastewater machinery and equipment.
• Retrieve, compile, compare, and analyze predictive maintenance data such as vibration reports, oil sample reports, and infrared analysis reports.
• Gather and analyze historical data from SCADA, CMMS, and other sources.
• Observe and document variations to normal operating conditions.
• Review product specifications and system designs pertaining to wastewater treatment equipment.
• Perform operability review of processes, products, and plant procedures.
• Generate and close work orders using the Mentor APM system.

Skills

Accountability

Quality of Work

Initiative

Safety Awareness

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Wastewater Class 4 Certification or ability to obtain

Job description

AlexRenew in Alexandria, VA, seeks a Maintenance Technician I to keep our wastewater treatment plant running. You will learn advanced mechanical systems, troubleshoot, and perform skilled tasks under SOPs, with emergency duties to maintain continuous operation.

Under supervision, you will read meters, attend safety trainings, analyze data from SCADA/CMMS, and contribute to environmental safety and compliance while supporting a team committed to reliability and public service.