INTERNAL ONLY: Senior Plant Maintenance Technician

The Water Resource Recovery Operations and Services Department is currently seeking a Senior Plant Maintenance Technician. This position coordinates, plans, schedules, reviews, and performs maintenance and repair of equipment and machinery at Clean Water Services (CWS) wastewater treatment facilities, and pump stations. Provides technical and troubleshooting support for conducting repair of equipment and machinery. Locates force mains and provides updated information to CAD staff and updates the Electronic Operator’s Manual. Organizes and assigns work involved in daily operations. Serves as a liaison within the Department to provide input during project design and coordination during construction. Provides Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) support.

Note: The following opportunity is open only to regular, probationary, and temporary employees who are currently employed by Clean Water Services.

1. Works directly with the Supervisor to plan and implement the scheduled maintenance and repair work plan; provides input on resources and tools needed to accomplish work plans. 
2. Troubleshoots and performs reactive mechanical repairs, replacements, and modifications on mechanical equipment and machinery and provides recommendations to determine if repairs or maintenance work shall be done in-house or outsourced or if repair is a rebuild or replacement.  Adheres to safety policies and procedures.
3. Plans, coordinates, and performs force main work orders from the Oregon One-Call system within the specified time period; provides location information to CWS staff. 
4. Participates in design meetings for capital improvement projects and provides maintenance input and feedback to design team.  Provides construction inspection and start-up of maintenance support for projects.
5. Plans, prioritizes, coordinates, and communicates multiple work activities between Maintenance and all Divisions within the Department.  Schedules, coordinates, and ensures needed resources (labor and parts) are available to accomplish work plans and minimize disruptions to operations. Handles after hour emergencies when required. 
6. Works directly with the Supervisor to perform inspections, assign, schedule, and review staff’s maintenance and repair work for compliance with CWS and Department policies and procedures. Conducts Job Safety Analysis for repair and maintenance work; provides safety planning guidance and checks for compliance.
7. Performs scheduled preventative maintenance on mechanical equipment and machinery.
8. Provides training for staff on CWS procedures and policies for safely troubleshooting reactive and preventative mechanical repairs, replacements, and modifications on mechanical equipment and machinery, and the CMMS system.
9. Participates in CMMS maintenance software administration; monitors ongoing assigned scheduled work, checks on work status, updates and adjusts plans, and changes status of ongoing work; checks to ensure all work is recorded correctly; and participates in equipment and machinery condition assessment tasks. Maintains and updates information on all pump stations in the Electronic Operator’s Manual (EOM).
10. Drives a CWS or personal vehicle for work related purposes.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Advanced mechanical principles and practices for repair and troubleshooting of industrial equipment, parts, and machinery 
• Maintenance of a wide variety of wastewater process related equipment 
• Hydraulic and pneumatic principles and practices, parts, functions, and repair procedures for pumps, pipes, valves, and motors 
• Sealing and lubrications 
• Bearings and bearings surfaces 
• Computerized maintenance management information systems 
• Pertinent safety procedures and practices
• Safe driving practices

SKILL IN:

• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical problems 
• Estimating time and scheduling work 
• Maintaining accurate and complete maintenance records 
• Use of precision measuring devices 
• Advanced plumbing and pipefitting 
• Advanced welding and fabrication 
• Lifting, hoisting, and rigging
• Use of hand power tools 
• Use of computers and computer software for the following: scheduling, data management of the computer maintenance and management systems CMMS office applications 
• Assigning work, training, scheduling, and evaluating the work of other maintenance personnel 
• Problem solving, planning, scheduling and decision making
• Safe driving practices

ABILITY TO:

• Read and interpret plans, equipment specifications, operations and maintenance manuals, blueprints, sketches, and shop drawings 
• Adheres to safety policies and procedures
• Read and follow standard operating procedures (SOP) 
• Identify, research, and analyze technical problems, processes and procedures 
• Determine the parts and equipment needed for system installation and repair 
• Troubleshoot a wide variety of malfunctions 
• Recognize and determine the best method for correcting a wide variety of malfunctions 
• Assess alternatives, exercise sound judgement and take corrective action 
• Work with minimal supervision, give others clear written and oral instructions 
• Provide informative feedback to supervisors and other workgroups 
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including co-workers, internal and external stakeholders 
• Operate effectively in a team environment 
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing 
• Understand and follow complex written and oral instructions.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES: 
The following are the minimum qualifications for this position.

5 years experience as a licensed Millwright, 2 years of which must be Plant Maintenance Technician (PMT) experience in a CWS wastewater facility; and

6 months leadership experience, such as lead worker, project leader, team leader, crew leader or related experience; and

Accredited certificate, Millwright, or approved related certification (ABC, SMRP-CMRT: Certified Maintenance & Reliability Technician or equivalent).

CWS Leadership training program preferred.

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS:
Upon selection, candidate must possess and maintain a valid State issued driver’s license.

Salary : $50 - $52