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New Mexico Water Service CO

Electrician/Mechanical Technician (WA)

New Mexico Water Service CO, Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, United States

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The Electrical Mechanical Technician participates in the construction of pump stations, storage facilities and central control systems and is responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting all electrical service work. This position is located in Gig Harbor, WA. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Participates in above ground construction, including pump house building, plumbing and electrical, setting hydro tanks, and pouring slabs for tanks, generators, and propane cylinders

Maintains and repairs automatic control valves in the distribution system

Installs new pumps and necessary operating equipment

Installs and maintains radio control systems

Installs and maintains central and remote control equipment

Installs and maintains various types of control valves, both electrically and hydraulically operated

Installs and repairs all electrical systems

Installs and maintains water treatment equipment

Checks elevated tanks and appurtenances

Repairs and tests meters, including flow and production meters

Completes necessary paperwork

Participates in the Company's Continuous Improvement Process

Performs other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma or GED

Extensive electrical experience working with motor and pump controls for water and wastewater

State of Washington Water Distribution Specialist certification within 1 year of employment

First Aid certificate

Washington state Electrical License EL03 or EL01 Journeyman

Valid State of Washington Driver's License with clean driving record

Upon hire, must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination status

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES Knowledge of all machines and tools used in the job

Basic to advanced knowledge of electrical pumping plants

Knowledge of safety regulations, protocols, principles, practices and procedures for water systems

Basic math skills

Ability to recognize potential dangers when installing and maintaining electrical equipment and controls that could result in injury to other employees or damage to Company equipment or customers residence plumbing

Ability to communicate well with others, both verbally and in writing

Ability to understand and follow verbal and/or written policies, procedures and instructions

Ability to use logical and creative thought processes to develop solutions according to written specifications and/or verbal instructions

Ability to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines

Ability to regularly interact with employees, public, and customers, requiring common sense, tact and diplomacy in order to accomplish assignments

Ability to provide outstanding customer service

Ability to work after hours and remain on-call

Salary Range: $62,100 - $113,000 Deadline to submit resume is Tuesday, September 21, 2021. The Equal Opportunity Policy of the Company is based upon the philosophy that all people should be treated fairly and with dignity. California Water Service, Hawaii Water Service, New Mexico Water Service and Washington Water Service do not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected class. The Company makes all employment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner. EOE, VET, DISABILITIES.