Operations & Maintenance Technician IV - Mechanical - The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California - Winchester, CA - EXPIRED
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Job Information:
Company: The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
This position utilizes journey level mechanical skills, experience and knowledge to maintain, repair or install large complex water utility equipment and systems. Responsible for performing preventive maintenance, corrective troubleshooting and process improvements on pumps, valves, valve actuators, geared driven equipment, screw conveyors, chemical feed systems (to include liquid chlorine, ozone, alum, polymer, caustic soda, liquid ammonia, fluorosilicic acid, sulfuric acid and peroxide), compressors, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, mixers, agitators, piping, and fittings in order to sustain or improve plant capacity or operational reliability.
Utilizes specialty tools and equipment to perform precision shaft alignment, predictive diagnostic vibration testing and lube oil sampling that assists in determining the severity of equipment wear providing input to mitigate potential failures and gives recommendations for the appropriate follow-up action in order to reduce equipment downtime. Performs maintenance welding, fabrication and machining. Operates heavy equipment such as dump trucks, loaders, backhoes, overhead hoists and mobile cranes while performing safe rigging procedures adhering to proper use of Personal Protective Equipment and respiratory protection. Also, utilizes computer programs for individual time entry, maintenance work order tracking, work planning and estimating, and general professional communications.
This job announcement has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this classification / job.
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EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or Certificate of High School equivalency in addition to a minimum of 6 years in a mechanical maintenance position in a pump plant, treatment plant, hydroelectric or conveyance and distribution facility or similar environment.
OR
High school diploma or Certificate of High School equivalency in addition to the attainment of journey-level skills through a recognized mechanical trade training program. Journey level experience as demonstrated by practical application of general and advanced techniques and practices specific to the operation, maintenance, and repair of mechanical systems in treatment or pump plants, conveyance and distribution, and/or power generation systems, and related apparatus.
LICENSE
Valid California Class C Driver’s License or equivalent (required at time of application) that allows you to drive during your employment.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES and REGISTRATIONS REQUIREMENTS:
Employees in this position may be required to obtain and maintain the following certifications, licensing and registrations:
• Valid Driver’s license from state of residency equivalent to a California Class A and/or B with appropriate commercial license endorsements.
• Forklift Certification
• Chemical Responder Certification
• Manlift Certification
• Crane Certifications
• Welding Certification
Job Related Selection Criteria:
5% Job Preparation (education, experience and training relevant
to the position)
60% Technical knowledge of and skill in:
• Preventive maintenance and/or predictive diagnostic testing.
• Corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of industrial equipment and systems.
• Operational and maintenance practices of water treatment equipment and
systems.
• Safety practices related to the industry
10% Interpersonal/Teamwork skills
5% Adaptability/Flexibility
5% Decision Making Skills
5% Organizational Skills
10% Oral communication skills
100% Total
CLOSING
Benefits:
• Competitive compensation
• Excellent medical, dental, life, vision plans.
• Deferred compensation in the form of a 401(k) plan (with matching contribution) and a 457 plan.
• Retirement benefits under the California Public Employees' Retirement System
• Tuition reimbursement
• Training and advancement opportunities
• Excellent working environment
For more information on MWD benefits, please use the following link: Benefits Regular Full Time Employee
ABOUT MWD
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is a consortium of 26 cities and water districts that provides drinking water to nearly 19 million people in Southern California. Metropolitan’s mission is to provide its service area with adequate and reliable supplies of high quality water to meet current and future needs in an environmentally and economically responsible way. Metropolitan’s facilities include the 242-mile Colorado River Aqueduct, five water treatment plants with a combined capacity of 2.3 billion gallons per day, nine surface water reservoirs, 800 miles of pipeline, and 16 hydroelectric power plants.
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities, who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process, please call (213) 217-7738 or email [email protected].
MWD is a Federal and State EO employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.
Application Filing Period: Closes at 4:30 pm PST on the date stated in the job. However it may close prior to the filing end date if sufficient applications have been received. If sufficient applications have not been received, then the filing period end date may be extended.
Sponsorship: Applicants for employment with The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States (i.e., H1-B or other employment-based immigration case).
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