Trinity River Authority of Texas
Maintenance Mechanic, Senior
Trinity River Authority of Texas, Coldspring, Texas, United States, 77331
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Position Summary This position performs skilled maintenance work in the troubleshooting, inspection, repair, and maintenance of buildings, industrial machinery such as pumps, boilers, air conditioning units, compressors, backhoes and tractors. Regularly provides leadership to junior mechanics in the field. Work is performed under minimum supervision requiring knowledge and understanding of the functionality and equipment, including various types of chemical equipment in an advanced water/wastewater treatment facility. The incumbent is expected to identify and remedy problems using independent judgment.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Leads, coordinates, monitors and performs routine preventive & corrective maintenance on existing buildings, machinery and equipment, including large centrifugal pumps, raw water pumps, mixing equipment, conveying and screening equipment, line shaft pumps, hydraulic & pneumatic systems, blowers, elevated storage tank equipment, and basic electrical duties up to 480 V. Performs trim & rough carpentry, painting, plumbing, pipe fitting and welding.
Performs general maintenance to grounds (mowing, edging, weed eating, digging) and operates related equipment such as forklifts, backhoes, sewer cleaning trucks, portable crane trucks, etc. May handle general housekeeping and janitorial services as directed.
Lays out work and plans jobs from established schedules and work orders, ensuring proper materials and equipment are at the job site to facilitate timely completion.
Documents and records for a group of subordinate employees. Maintains thorough process records, logs and develops the knowledge, skills and abilities of subordinates to effectively use computer applications (Microsoft Office, GIS, CMMS, SharePoint).
Uses blueprints, schematics, O & M manuals, technical publications and manufacturer specifications for maintaining Authority equipment, machines and vehicles.
Observes all safety guidelines and security measures, provides operational, technical and safety training to more junior maintenance mechanics.
Communicates effectively in written and verbal form; maintains good communication with supervisors, co‑workers and other departments.
Performs duties of Chief Maintenance Mechanic as required.
Responds to various emergency situations, including after‑hours, as directed by supervisor; may participate in an emergency on‑call program.
May be required to use an Air Respirator/SCBA depending on assignment.
Assists in the safe handling and unloading of chemicals in the plant.
Employees are classified as essential personnel and are required to report to work when scheduled during departmental or emergency situations, including inclement weather.
Supervisory Responsibilities Regularly leads the work of other employees and may perform duties of a Chief Maintenance Mechanic as required.
Financial Responsibility Orders cleaning supplies, equipment parts, building materials and equipment for department use as approved by supervisor; may create purchase requisitions and work orders for approval.
Qualifications Education:
High school diploma or GED; technical or trade school preferred.
Experience:
Four years of experience in the maintenance of water/wastewater treatment plants or with similar equipment. Proficient in hydraulic, power transmission, pump maintenance, pipe fitting, pneumatics, lubrication and shaft alignment techniques. Heavy equipment operation and supervisory experience is a plus.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Valid Texas driver’s license; commercial driver’s license preferred depending on assignment.
Knowledge:
Considerable knowledge of mechanics, plumbing, welding, hydraulic and pneumatic systems; basic math and measurement principles; basic computer skills for entry and maintenance in a CMMS.
Skills and Abilities:
Ability to comprehend, carry out and administer written and oral instructions; read operation and maintenance manuals, schematics, blueprints and safety data sheets.
Guidance Received:
Receives periodic supervision; follows guidelines, uses policies and procedures that require some interpretation; exercises judgment on escalation.
Physical Demands Requires passing a physical and physical ability assessment specific to this position.
Working Conditions Exposure to extreme weather, odor, noise, chemical hazards, gases and dust, standing for prolonged periods, walking up and down several flights of stairs, climbing and descending ladders, working at heights, and working in tight or confined spaces.
Tools and Equipment Hand and power tools (drill press, lathe, welding equipment), mowing equipment, tractor, backhoe, crane, pickup truck, vac‑con truck, flatbed truck, rodding equipment, emergency lighting equipment, safety equipment, boom truck.
Job Details
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Management and Manufacturing
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Position Summary This position performs skilled maintenance work in the troubleshooting, inspection, repair, and maintenance of buildings, industrial machinery such as pumps, boilers, air conditioning units, compressors, backhoes and tractors. Regularly provides leadership to junior mechanics in the field. Work is performed under minimum supervision requiring knowledge and understanding of the functionality and equipment, including various types of chemical equipment in an advanced water/wastewater treatment facility. The incumbent is expected to identify and remedy problems using independent judgment.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Leads, coordinates, monitors and performs routine preventive & corrective maintenance on existing buildings, machinery and equipment, including large centrifugal pumps, raw water pumps, mixing equipment, conveying and screening equipment, line shaft pumps, hydraulic & pneumatic systems, blowers, elevated storage tank equipment, and basic electrical duties up to 480 V. Performs trim & rough carpentry, painting, plumbing, pipe fitting and welding.
Performs general maintenance to grounds (mowing, edging, weed eating, digging) and operates related equipment such as forklifts, backhoes, sewer cleaning trucks, portable crane trucks, etc. May handle general housekeeping and janitorial services as directed.
Lays out work and plans jobs from established schedules and work orders, ensuring proper materials and equipment are at the job site to facilitate timely completion.
Documents and records for a group of subordinate employees. Maintains thorough process records, logs and develops the knowledge, skills and abilities of subordinates to effectively use computer applications (Microsoft Office, GIS, CMMS, SharePoint).
Uses blueprints, schematics, O & M manuals, technical publications and manufacturer specifications for maintaining Authority equipment, machines and vehicles.
Observes all safety guidelines and security measures, provides operational, technical and safety training to more junior maintenance mechanics.
Communicates effectively in written and verbal form; maintains good communication with supervisors, co‑workers and other departments.
Performs duties of Chief Maintenance Mechanic as required.
Responds to various emergency situations, including after‑hours, as directed by supervisor; may participate in an emergency on‑call program.
May be required to use an Air Respirator/SCBA depending on assignment.
Assists in the safe handling and unloading of chemicals in the plant.
Employees are classified as essential personnel and are required to report to work when scheduled during departmental or emergency situations, including inclement weather.
Supervisory Responsibilities Regularly leads the work of other employees and may perform duties of a Chief Maintenance Mechanic as required.
Financial Responsibility Orders cleaning supplies, equipment parts, building materials and equipment for department use as approved by supervisor; may create purchase requisitions and work orders for approval.
Qualifications Education:
High school diploma or GED; technical or trade school preferred.
Experience:
Four years of experience in the maintenance of water/wastewater treatment plants or with similar equipment. Proficient in hydraulic, power transmission, pump maintenance, pipe fitting, pneumatics, lubrication and shaft alignment techniques. Heavy equipment operation and supervisory experience is a plus.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Valid Texas driver’s license; commercial driver’s license preferred depending on assignment.
Knowledge:
Considerable knowledge of mechanics, plumbing, welding, hydraulic and pneumatic systems; basic math and measurement principles; basic computer skills for entry and maintenance in a CMMS.
Skills and Abilities:
Ability to comprehend, carry out and administer written and oral instructions; read operation and maintenance manuals, schematics, blueprints and safety data sheets.
Guidance Received:
Receives periodic supervision; follows guidelines, uses policies and procedures that require some interpretation; exercises judgment on escalation.
Physical Demands Requires passing a physical and physical ability assessment specific to this position.
Working Conditions Exposure to extreme weather, odor, noise, chemical hazards, gases and dust, standing for prolonged periods, walking up and down several flights of stairs, climbing and descending ladders, working at heights, and working in tight or confined spaces.
Tools and Equipment Hand and power tools (drill press, lathe, welding equipment), mowing equipment, tractor, backhoe, crane, pickup truck, vac‑con truck, flatbed truck, rodding equipment, emergency lighting equipment, safety equipment, boom truck.
Job Details
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Management and Manufacturing
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