Maint Mechanic Chf

ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Maintenance Operations Chief

POSITION SUMMARY
This position is responsible for maintaining the plant's equipment, machinery, facilities, buildings, vehicles and grounds at a medium to large water/wastewater treatment facility. This individual directs the activities and duties of assigned subordinate Maintenance Mechanics. The individual in this position will frequently be called on to perform hands-on maintenance repairs and serve as training instructor. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

1. Develops, maintains and schedules a program of repair for all machinery, equipment, structures, buildings, grounds and vehicles owned by the project facility through corrective, preventative and predictive maintenance strategies. 

2. Coordinates with other departments, inspectors, contractors and vendors on project maintenance and repairs. Works with engineers to provide relevant data for the design and construction of plant renovations and improvements. 

3. Analyzes mechanical problems and estimates job requirements, plans and schedules work activities. Responsible for the acquisition of parts and materials. Manages spare parts and materials inventories and supplies. Allocates the proper resources to complete job or project. 

4. Initiates and/or conducts condition assessments and repairs to project facilities, equipment, grounds, structures, machinery and vehicles by replacement, modification and/or redesign within the economical boundaries of the department. May be required to work offsite. 

5. Responsible for the documentation and record keeping of a group of subordinate employees and associated work. Must be familiar with and capable of using all Authority software (i.e. Computerized Maintenance Management System, Microsoft applications, etc.).
Develops the knowledge, skills and abilities of subordinate employees to effectively utilize computer applications and software, including but not limited to; Microsoft Office business applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, etc.), Geographic Information Systems (GIS) computerized maintenance management system or enterprise software, and SharePoint or other common cloud based file sharing services. 

6. Responsible for researching and developing specifications for the maintenance and repairs to facilities and process equipment. Conducts QA/QC of all contract work within assigned area of responsibility. Utilizes blue prints, Operations and Maintenance manuals, technical publications and manufacturer’s specifications, and instructs others in their proper use. 

7. Directly supervises a group of more junior level maintenance employees to include hiring, career development training, on-the-job training, scheduling and performance evaluation. Ensures that all safety guideline and security measures as established by Authority are followed. Provides operational technical and safety training to subordinates. Functions as training instructor. Will be required to develop training aids and/or materials. 

8. Performs duties of Supervisor/Maintenance Operations Chief as required. 

9. May be responsible for responding to various emergency situations, including after-hours, as directed by supervisor.

10. May be required to participate in an emergency on call program.

11. Dependent on assignment may be required to use and Air Respirator/SCBA. Dependent on assignment may be identified as “essential personnel” which requires reporting to work during adverse weather conditions. 

12. Assists in the safe handling and unloading of chemicals in the plant.

13.  Employees assigned to this position are classified as essential personnel.  Essential personnel are required to report to work when scheduled during departmental and/or emergency situations including, but not limited to, extended periods of inclement weather when travel may be difficult.  This position is essential because in the absence of sufficient personnel, the plant cannot operate safely.

WORK LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES 
Regularly leads the work of other employees.

FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY 
Responsible for the acquisition of parts and materials. Manages spare parts and materials inventories and supplies. Allocates the proper resources to complete job or project. Responsible for maintaining accurate equipment histories including costs, facilities and equipment condition assessments, all of which are used to develop and support budget projections. May generate purchase requisitions for payment of invoices in a timely manner.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION 
High school diploma; sixty college credit hours preferred or equivalent technical education.

EXPERIENCE 
Five years of experience in the field of industrial maintenance, vehicle repair and construction, including specific experience in mechanical applications such as hydraulics, power transmission equipment, pump maintenance, pipe fitting, pneumatics, lubrication and shaft alignment techniques. Heavy equipment operation is a plus, and two years’ supervisory experience is preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS 
Valid Texas driver's license and Commercial driver's license. Commercial driver’s license preferred dependent on assignment. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (or predecessor agency) Class B Water or Wastewater Operators Certificate of Competency as required (if applicable).  Water-Surface Treatment Operator "C" License (Required within 3 years of hire date, if applicable).

KNOWLEDGE 
Thorough knowledge of operation and repairs to mechanical equipment including mechanical and fluid drive systems, installing and replacing bearing and shaft seals; pump installation and maintenance; conveying systems; installation and maintenance of piping; installing and maintaining of tubing/hose systems; and installation and maintaining of valves. A good working knowledge of utility construction to include underground piping installations, light carpentry, plumbing and welding. Fleet equipment and vehicle repair. Computer software to include Microsoft Office applications, Maximo, etc.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES 
Ability to make decisions and exercise good judgment. Good oral and written skills. Attention to detail is essential. 
Must be able to perform formal and informal maintenance training as required.

GUIDANCE RECEIVED
Receives periodic supervision and uses guidelines/range of procedures. Follows periodic direct instructions and guidelines, uses policies and procedures that require some interpretation. Problems that cannot be addressed through an existing guideline, policy or procedure are referred to supervisor or more senior position. Incumbent must exercise judgment about whether to escalate issues. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This position requires passing a physical and physical ability assessment specific to this position.

WORKING CONDITIONS 
Working conditions include exposure to extreme weather, odor, noise, chemical hazards, gases and dust, standing for prolonged periods of time, 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 USED
Hand tools, shop tools, engineering tools, welding equipment, drafting equipment, office equipment, emergency lighting equipment, safety equipment, PPE, tractor, backhoe, bulldozer, crane, boat, pickup truck, boom truck and vac-con truck.