Technician (WPRO)

Job Purpose:

The Technician is a member of the Water Production Maintenance team, responsible for the general operation, maintenance, and installation of water treatment plant equipment and systems. This includes Mechanical, Electrical and Control systems, including pumps, motors, valves, air compressors, chemical feeders, instrumentation / controls, PLC's, and other typical water treatment plant equipment and systems. Responsible for buildings, structures, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and control systems, and other support related equipment. This role generally works alone and reports directly to the Supervisor of Maintenance.

Primary Functions:

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on all types of water treatment plant equipment and systems;

• Troubleshoot or assist in troubleshooting equipment problems identified by Water Systems Operations;

• Perform routine equipment inspection, water chemical analysis and recording, and chemical system servicing on a routine basis or as scheduled;

• Install and repair all types of mechanical, electrical, instrumentation systems or with assistance from vendors, contractors, and other OUC business units as required. May assume leadership role on large maintenance projects;

• Report and document maintenance performed. Identify preventative maintenance tasks to be performed;

• Operate Water Production equipment and facilities as requested or required especially during adverse weather conditions;

• Identify and specify spare parts and tool requirements;

• Assist other maintenance and operations personnel as requested;

• Perform routine and emergency maintenance in the presence of hazardous chemicals using all proper safety equipment, including SCBA (self-contained breathing apparatus);

• Design and install improvement projects;

• Specify and purchase material as required;

• Perform other duties as assigned.