What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Service Specialist position at American Water?
Requisition ID: 107751
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American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people across 14 regulated jurisdictions and 18 military installations. American Water’s 6,500 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company’s national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.
American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people across 14 regulated jurisdictions and 18 military installations. American Water’s 6,500 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company’s national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.
As one of the fastest growing utilities in the U.S., American Water expects to invest $40 to $42 billion in infrastructure repairs and replacement, system resiliency and regulated acquisitions over the next 10 years. The company has a long-standing history of executing its core operations, aligned with sustainable best practices, through its commitments to safety, affordability, customer service, protecting the environment, an inclusive workforce and strengthening communities.
American Water has been recognized on the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for the fifth consecutive year, ranked 18th on Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies 2023 List, earned the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act designation and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense® Excellence Award, among additional state, local and national recognitions.
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Primary Role
Provides general direction and oversight of electrical and mechanical proposals during planning/development of new or renovated plant and field projects. Performs other related functions and duties as assigned or as they become apparent and necessary. This position is required to carry out tasks with a minimum of direction. The person must demonstrate a high level of self-motivation and ability to complete jobs with and without help from others.
Work schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM & on-call responsibility
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Key Accountabilities
- Provide input for preparing and controlling local maintenance and preventive maintenance within established budget limitations.
- Responsible for all project electrical/mechanical work, including but not limited to installation, repair and maintenance of electrical equipment, lighting, outlets, switches, wiring motors, motor controls, instrumentation installation and troubleshooting, SCADA system hardware maintenance, start-up testing control panel maintenance, and power tools.
- Capable of conducting duties in a safe, efficient manner that will ensure safety to themselves, co-workers and the public.
- Assist with implementation of standards, targets, policies, and plans to ensure the continuing and increasing operational efficiency effectiveness, and profitability
- Ensure that operations integrity (quality, environment, reliability, health, safety, security, etc) is maintained
- Implement effective reporting processes. Provide analysis and support to Production and/or senior manager with information required for various reports, budgets, and business plans.
- Follows Company’s environment, health and Safety policies.
- Coordinates and communicates with project personnel as well as other outside entities to ensure operational reliability and environmental compliance.
Knowledge/Skills
- Computer skills as necessary to perform job duties
- Demonstrates knowledge, ability and understanding of electrical tasks normally associated with water distribution, as well as electro-mechanical related equipment
- Must have a thorough knowledge, understanding and ability to read and interpret electrical blueprints schematics and ladder logic drawings
- Knowledge of and access to electrical commercial and industrial codes as defined by NEC, PSHA, NFPA
Experience/Education
- AS/BS degree or related technical discipline
- 7-10 years’ experience in operations, maintenance operations, performing hands-on specialized maintenance work on operating equipment, including mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and computer equipment
Certifications & Licenses
- Electrical apprenticeship license with ability to obtain journeyman license
- Valid drivers’ license and must be able to meet all DOT certification requirements
Travel Requirements
- Travel required – mostly day travel
Work Environment
- Subject to outdoor and indoor elements and to temperature changes; hot/cold; walking kneeling, standing, lifting and bending
Competencies
Champions safety
Collaborates
Cultivates innovation
Customer obsessed
Drives Results
Nimble learning
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