We are seeking a Electrical / Mechanical Technician for assignment in Farmington, New Mexico. The selected candidate will perform a variety of tasks in the preventive and corrective maintenance of a water/wastewater treatment plant, and related equipment, on an assigned shift.
Hours are Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm
** This position has a pay rate of $27.60/hr **
- Performs skilled repair work on water and/or wastewater treatment plant equipment and instruments
- Inspects, repairs and maintains electrical and/or electro-mechanical operating and control systems, equipment and fixtures
- Inspects, maintains and repairs wiring and lighting systems, electrical control equipment, meters, outlets and panels, as well as motors, pumps and drives
- Installs new equipment, interprets oral and written instructions, specifications, wiring diagrams and codes
- May repair electrical and electronic instruments
- Exercises independent judgment in solving normal work problems under general supervision of Maintenance Supervisor or Project Manager using standard tools and special electrical tools and equipment
- Keeps electrical and mechanical maintenance records, prepares labor and material estimates
- Understands the mathematics of electricity and machines
- Read and record information in Maintenance Connection, work orders and mechanical information sheets
- Perform routine inspections and preventative maintenance on vehicles (i.e. fluid levels, belts, tires, etc.)
- Perform routine onsite pump station inspections
- Test auxiliary equipment (i.e. alarms, HVAC, pumps, engines, generators, etc.)
- Lubricate equipment and replace filters
- Reads, interprets and works from blueprints, drawings, sketches, plans, specifications and technical illustrations
- Assists in keeping maintenance records
- Communicates effectively at all levels regarding recommended maintenance and repair procedures
- Make clutch and regulator adjustments
- Check and adjust tolerances of impellers and gears
- Align moving equipment using alignment devices (i.e. dial indicators, calipers, etc.); demonstrate use of vibration analysis equipment
- Replace bearings, seals, shafts and gears on equipment
- Properly use acetylene/oxygen torch and arc welder to perform various tasks (i.e., cutting, welding, brazing, etc.)
- Inspect and repair chemical feed equipment (i.e., hypochlorinators, metering pumps, regulators, injectors, polymer blend and feed)
- Inspect emergency power systems (i.e. generators, transfer switches, etc.)
- Determine pump ratings and efficiencies
- Ability to install and/or modify new and existing equipment
- Perform non-routine preventive and corrective maintenance on vehicles
- This position may be required to be available on an on-call basis for emergencies
- Travel between work locations is required
- Performs other related duties as assigned
- High School Diploma or GED
- A valid Drivers License
- 2+ years experience in the repair and maintenance of engines, pumps and other electrical / mechanical equipment
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