Electrician
JOB SUMMARY
Utilizes and advances mechanical / electrical skills, experience and knowledge in the practices, procedures, and methods of installing, maintaining, and repairing both general and complex water utility and facility mechanical / electrical systems.
Performs monitoring, inspecting installing and repairing mechanical / electrical equipment and related systems for reliable operating condition and performance, including predictive and diagnostic testing, preventive and corrective maintenance, improving equipment and asset capacity and upgrading systems to meet conveyance and distribution and treatment, operating and service demands.
Performs maintenance and improvements to a variety of mechanical / electrical equipment related to Metropolitan's significant revenue-generating assets, systems, processes, supporting facilities and infrastructure including those within treatment and pump plants, chemical unloading and transfer facilities, conveyance and distribution structures, reservoirs, hydroelectric plants and right-of-ways.
Employees in this title ensure ongoing reliability and capacity, primarily through maintenance activities, to ensure the operational service necessary to convey, store, treat and distribute water and hydroelectric power effectively to member agencies and other customers.
Conveyance and Distribution
Activities in conveyance and distribution include utilizing and advancing skills, and inspecting, maintaining, and improving mechanical / electrical systems associated with large equipment, infrastructure, and assets such as pumps, turbines, generators, motors, compressors, valves, turnouts, and hydraulic systems, pipelines, feeders and canals, control and pressure-relief structures, reservoirs, and other appurtenances and processes related to the effective delivery of water and electric power.
Also, activities include operating utility trucks, cranes / rigging and heavy equipment. Operational activities include water flow changes and adjusting flow pressure settings in control and pressure relief structures, including shutdown and outage operations for maintenance such as dewatering, disinfecting and refilling.
Treatment Plants
Activities in treatment include utilizing and advancing skills, and inspecting, maintaining, and improving the reliability of mechanical / electrical equipment such as chemical feed systems, ozone generators and related systems, flash mixers, flocculators, filter beds, geared drive equipment, sedimentation basins, tanks, valves, pumps, compressors, piping systems and slide gates, as well as processes such as chemical unloading and transfer, reclamation systems and sludge removal systems.
Also, activities include operating utility trucks, cranes / rigging and heavy equipment. Operational activities include those responsibilities associated with effective water flow and treatment such as operating valves and performing minor adjustments and calibrating chemical feed and similar systems.
Pumping Plants
Activities in pumping plants include utilizing and advancing skills in operating and maintaining large equipment such as generators and motors, overhead hoists and cranes, compressors and pneumatic systems, hydraulic power units, domestic water systems in plant and residential facilities and other associated pump plant mechanical equipment and systems.
Preventive and corrective mechanical maintenance duties include, but are not limited to : lubricating bearing, rebuilding various pumps and valves, repairing and installing piping, troubleshooting and repairing water system equipment failures, lubricating and exercising small and large diameter valves and actuators, rebuilding, replacing and installing pumps, refurbishing and / or rebuilding valves and associated piping, operational duties and high-voltage switching operations.
Work in treatment and pump plants, and conveyance and distribution involve collecting a wide variety of operational process and maintenance data including equipment readings, treatment and conveyance flow information and water quality samples to ensure reliable operations, equipment and asset maintenance, and protection / security of public health and District assets on a routine and emergency response basis.
SUPERVISION : Received :
Received :
General and sometimes minimal supervision is given to ensure proper adherence to standards, procedures, rules and practices;
deviations are referred to a supervisor or lead person. Checking for quality workmanship is accomplished on a routine basis.
As the employee progresses in skill, knowledge and experience, minimal supervision may be appropriate. Direction is provided on the tasks to be undertaken with latitude to rearrange work sequences and discriminate between established practices and / or methods.
Guidance on the approach to standard circumstances, tasks and activities is provided in procedures, manuals, rules or common craft practice.
A lead person or supervisor provides guidance on the approach to tasks or activities encountered in non-standard or uncommon circumstances.
Receives oversight from the Team, Unit, Section, Assistant Group, or Group Manager.
Given :
As a lead may exercise technical and / or functional direction over assigned staff.
Specific attention is given to on-the-job training and development of O&M Technician I and II employees, in order that those employees attain specialized knowledge and skills to advance to O&M Technician III.
JOB DUTIES
Performs general and advanced mechanical / electrical maintenance tasks and activities at treatment plants, chemical unloading and transfer facilities, conveyance and distribution structures, reservoirs, hydroelectric plants, along right-of-ways and at other facilities utilizing equipment processes and systems to ensure ongoing reliability of water and power delivery.
Conveyance and Distribution
1. Performs a wide variety of mechanical / electrical preventive and corrective maintenance (PM / CM) on conveyance and distribution related systems, processes and facilities to ensure conveyance and distribution reliability that may include work on valves of various sizes, configuration, and operation control (manual and motor) including pneumatic and hydraulic systems, pipelines, feeders, aqueducts, canals, siphons, reservoirs, pumps, motors, generators, lubrication and cooling equipment, control and pressure relief structures and associated equipment / assets, cranes and rigging systems.
2. Performs PM and CM activities on large-scale water conveyance and distribution infrastructure and assets including aqueducts, tunnels, pipelines, siphons, feeders, canals, and reservoirs to maintain distribution system integrity, capacity and operational reliability.
3. Utilizes state-of-the-art technology, performs predictive and preventive maintenance activities to determine infrastructure and equipment wear, and performs predictive analysis through laser alignment, vibration and oil analysis to anticipate maintenance needs and determine appropriate actions to maintain and enhance equipment life and uptime.
4. Performs maintenance tasks and activities at hydroelectric plants, pumping plants, and other facilities with mechanical / electrical equipment to ensure ongoing water and power reliability.
5. Performs the preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical / electrical systems necessary for standby power generators and associated systems to maintain operational readiness during outages or other emergencies.
6. Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on valves of differing size, configuration, age and operating control systems.
May include lubrication, exercise, and repair and replacement of parts to ensure effective water movement and valve longevity.
7. Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on pressure relief and pressure control structures to ensure reliable operations of water distribution components and functions, and PM and CM to ensure structure integrity, safety, security and appearance standards.
8. Operates and monitors valves to make flow changes and adjust pressure settings for routine operations, shutdowns, or other operating conditions requiring safe and effective transfer or adjustment in the movement of water.
9. Rebuilds and repairs conveyance and distribution infrastructure, equipment, systems and processes as necessary, requiring planning, fabrication of parts, welding and / or assembly and installation to bring equipment / processes to as-designed operating condition.
10. Improve mechanical / electrical systems associated with construction and improvement projects such as building and infrastructure enhancements directly associated with conveyance and distribution systems including modifications, rebuilding, and relocating structures, assets and equipment.
11. Performs complex or routine predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance on mechanical / electrical systems associated with large motors, pumps, generators, turbines, valves, varied equipment and other mechanical / electrical related systems associated with the effective movement of water and power.
12. Utilizes instrumentation to test and monitor the capabilities, limits, and effectiveness of equipment and subsystems of equipment, as well as other mechanical / electrical processes and systems directly related to power and water systems, to measure the ongoing effectiveness of those systems and to assure the quality of maintenance and / or improvements.
13. Performs water analysis such as PH, hardness, chlorine and ammonia at various facilities including reservoirs, to test for contaminates and other essential water quality elements.
14. Regularly inspecting, testing, calibrating and record readings for a variety of mechanical / electrical systems and equipment to meet reliable equipment life and service expectations, including motors,
compressors, valves, pumps, flow meters, cranes and lifts, chemical storage and feed systems, basins and related equipment to ensure effective water operations and movement.
15. Assists with planning and coordination of scheduled PdM, PM, and CM, as well as unplanned outages, shutdowns, and other emergency situations, to minimize equipment downtime and interruption of service to member agencies or other customers.
16. Performs and / or assists in the drafting, design, and development of procedures, manuals, orders and similar documentation to ensure safe operating techniques and for use as training materials.
Treatment Plants
1. Performs wide variety of mechanical / electrical preventive and corrective maintenance on water treatment related systems, processes and facilities.
PM and CM activities includes work on oxygen generation and ozone equipment, valves, pneumatic and hydraulic control systems, pumps, generators, lubrication and cooling equipment, chemical feed systems, and associated equipment.
2. Performs PM and CM activities on large-scale water treatment assets, systems and processes including flocculators, filter beds, flash mixers, conveyor systems, sedimentation basins, storage tanks, slide gates, pipes, valves and varied drive and control systems to maintain plant integrity, capacity and operational reliability.
3. Utilizes state-of-the-art technology, and performs predictive and preventive maintenance activities to determine equipment wear, including predictive analysis through laser alignment, vibration and oil analysis to anticipate maintenance needs and determine appropriate actions to maintain and enhance equipment uptime.
4. Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical / electrical systems necessary for standby power generators and associated systems to maintain operational readiness during outages or other emergencies.
5. Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on Chemical Unloading Facility equipment, processes and systems to include piping, valves, structures, standpipes, metering and monitoring equipment, alarms and test equipment.
Operate and monitor valves, gauges and other chemical transfer and mixing systems to ensure safe and effective transfer, distribution and transportation of chemicals and movement of rolling stock or other lading equipment.
6. Repairs and rebuilds of treatment equipment, systems and processes as necessary requiring appropriate planning, fabrication of parts, welding and / or assembly and installation to bring equipment / processes to designed operating condition.
7. Improves mechanical / electrical systems associated with construction and improvement projects such as building and plant enhancements directly associated to water treatment systems including modifications, rebuilding, and relocating plant assets and equipment.
8. Performs routine predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance on mechanical / electrical systems associated with large motors, pumps, generators, turbines, valves, varied treatment process equipment and other mechanical / electrical related systems associated with treatment plants.
9. Utilizes instrumentation to test and monitor the capabilities, limits, and effectiveness of equipment and subsystems of equipment, as well as other mechanical / electrical processes and systems directly related to power and water systems, to measure the ongoing effectiveness of those systems and to assure the quality of maintenance and / or improvements.
10. Performs regular inspections, tests, calibrations, and record of readings for a variety of mechanical / electrical systems and equipment to meet reliable equipment life and service expectations, including motors, compressors, valves, pumps, flow meters, cranes and lifts, chemical storage and feed systems, basins tanks, valves and related equipment to ensure effective water output of treatment plants.
11. In accordance with district required training work with hazardous chemicals such as chlorine, ozone, acids, caustics and ammonia.
12. Assists with planning and coordination of scheduled PdM, PM, and CM, as well as unplanned outages, shutdowns, and other emergency situations, to minimize equipment downtime and interruption of service to member agencies or other customers.
13. Performs and / or assists in the drafting, design, and development of procedures, manuals, orders and similar documentation to ensure safe operating techniques and for use as training materials.
Pumping Plant
1. Performs a wide variety of journey mechanical preventive and corrective maintenance on aqueduct pumping plant related systems, processes and facilities to ensure aqueduct plant reliability that may include work on : large rotating equipment, overhead hoists and cranes, rigging systems, compressors, hydraulic power units, valves of various sizes, configuration and operation control (manual, hydraulic and motor) including pneumatic and hydraulic process controls.
2. Performs a wide variety of preventive and corrective maintenance on pipelines, feeders, aqueducts, canals, siphons, reservoirs, pumps, motors, generators, lubrication and cooling equipment, control and head gate structures and associated equipment / assets.
3. Rebuilds and repairs aqueduct pumping plant infrastructure, equipment, systems and processes as necessary, requiring planning, fabrication of parts using general machine shop equipment, welding and / or assembly and installation to bring equipment / processes to as-designed operating tolerances and conditions.
4. Completes preventive and corrective activities on large-scale water conveyance and distribution infrastructure and assets including aqueducts, delivery lines, head gates and associated structures, pipelines, aqueduct sand traps, canals, radial gates and reservoirs, to maintain distribution system integrity, capacity, and operational reliability.
5. Utilizes state-of-the-art technology such as SCADA, perform predictive and preventive maintenance activities to determine infrastructure and large rotating and moving equipment wear.
Assist with the performance of predictive analysis through laser alignment, vibration and oil analysis to anticipate maintenance needs and determine appropriate actions to maintain and enhance equipment life and uptime.
6. Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on valves of differing size, configuration, age, and operating control systems.
May include lubrication, exercising and repair, and replacement of parts to ensure effective water movement and valve longevity.
7. Perform preventive and corrective maintenance to ensure structure integrity, safety, security and appearance standards of all pumping plant and residential facilities.
8. Performs and / or assist with improving mechanical systems associated with construction and improvement projects such as building and infrastructure enhancements directly associated with pumping plant and residential systems including modifications, rebuilding, and relocating structures, assets, and equipment.
9. Completes, at times in collaboration with Specialist level or Control Technicians, complex predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance on mechanical / electrical systems associated with large motors, pumps, generators, valves, varied equipment and other mechanical related systems associated with the effective movement of water and power.
10. Utilizes instrumentation to test and monitor the capabilities, limits, and effectiveness of equipment and subsystems of equipment, as well as other mechanical processes and systems directly related to power and water systems, to measure the ongoing effectiveness of those systems and to assure the quality of maintenance and / or improvements.
11. Performs water analysis such as PH, hardness, chlorine and turbidity measurement at various facilities including reservoirs, to test for contaminates and other essential water quality elements.
Responsible for collection of bacteriological samples.
12. Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on circulating, fire and domestic water distribution systems and swimming pool maintenance.
When necessary maintain septic and associated systems.
13. Regularly inspects, tests, calibrates, and records readings for a variety of mechanical / electrical systems and equipment to meet reliable equipment life and service expectations, including motors, compressors, valves, pumps, flow meters, cranes and lifts, chemical storage and feed systems, sand traps and related equipment to ensure effective water operations and movement.
14. Assists with the planning and coordination of scheduled predictive, preventive and corrective maintenance, as well as unplanned outages, shutdowns, and other emergency situations, to minimize equipment downtime and interruption of service to member agencies or other customers.
15. Performs operational duties which include : setting up, starting, stopping, and securing main pump units, monitoring, inspecting, recording, calculating, and reporting pump plant operations data and operating conditions of main motors, pumps, power transformers, and related pump plant equipment, water flow changes, including dewatering and refilling pipelines in association with system maintenance and repairs, earthquake and emergency response, switching operations and safety related inspections of facilities and systems.
Handle and log hazardous materials and maintains storage area.
Job Title : Operations and Maintenance Tech III - Mechanical or Electrical Job Code : T10
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience :
High school diploma or GED in addition to 3 years experience as demonstrated by practical application of general and advanced techniques and practices specific to the operation, maintenance and repair of mechanical / electrical systems in a treatment or pump plant, power generation systems and related apparatus.
Required Knowledge of : Employees in this title are at the skilled-level, and utilize and advance skills through classroom and on-the-job training or they are gaining experience by working with journey-level Technicians to enhance their skills to competently :
Understand theories and practices of mechanical / electrical systems and their application to large-scale mechanical / electrical systems and equipment related to hydroelectric power plants, water treatment and distribution systems, as well as general and utility facility mechanical / electrical systems, applying methods, practices, machine shop equipment for metal fabrication, and tools to ensure reliable operations for the movement and treatment of water, generation of power, and optimization of assets and equipment to meet operational demands within established limits and standards, contemporary maintenance reliability analysis and troubleshooting methods including determination of failure causes, diagnostic analysis through failure mode, and root cause analysis, using traditional analog and precision digital instruments to ensure critical measurements and alignments as part of diagnostic and predictive maintenance, including laser alignment equipment, analog and digital meters, calipers and other tools related to close tolerance analysis and work, and safety practices and regulations for operating or working near mechanical / electrical equipment, high voltage systems, hazardous materials, and associated tools and equipment.
Required Skills and Abilities to : Learn and utilize mechanical / electrical engineering data necessary to effectively implement predictive, preventive, corrective, and improvement activities.
Perform and / or assist in the planning, design, layout and development of procedures, manuals, orders and similar documentation to ensure safe operating techniques and / or for training, ability to interpret complex schematics, blueprints, mechanical / electrical diagrams, instructions, manuals, operating and maintenance procedures, and specifications related to water treatment, conveyance and distribution and pump plant, as well as building, facility and hydroelectric power systems / equipment, and experience to utilize tools and diagnostic equipment to test and monitor equipment and asset condition, as well as repair, install and replace equipment necessary to meet water and electrical generation demand and / or capacity, use and maintain mechanical / electrical tools and equipment traditionally used in hydroelectric plants, pump plants, treatment plants, and within water and power control and distribution infrastructure and facilities, ability to apply and guide others in adhering to apply and guide others in adhering to safety practices and regulations for operating or working near mechanical / electrical equipment, high voltage systems, hazardous materials, and associated tools and equipment.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES and REGISTRATIONS REQUIREMENTS
Employees in this position may be required to obtain and maintain the following certifications, licensing and registrations :
Conveyance and Distribution :
Valid Drivers license from state of residency equivalent to a California Class A, B, and / or C with appropriate commercial license endorsements
Forklift certification
Manlift certification
Diver Certification
MWD High Voltage Switching Certification
Welding Certificate
Water Distribution Certification
Treatment :
Valid Drivers license from state of residency equivalent to a California Class A, B, and / or C with appropriate commercial license endorsements
Forklift Certification
Manlift Certification
SCBA and Respirator Certification
Diver Certification
Welding Certificate
Crane Operator Certificate
Chemical Responder Certification
MWD High Voltage Certification
Pumping Plants :
Valid Drivers license from state of residency equivalent to a California Class A, B, and / or C with appropriate commercial license endorsements
Crane Certifications
Water Treatment Certification Grade II
Welding Certification
Chemical Responder Certification
Forklift Certification
Manlift Certification
Diver Certification
MWD High Voltage Certification
PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT
Expectations of Hours of Service, Emergency and Stand-by Service :
Employees in this position may be required to work off-shift hours and / or stand-by service to address operational needs and emergencies as required.
May be required to work extended periods away from the normal reporting location.
Physical Demands :
Heavy tasks may require lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds, with intermittent need to lift and carry materials and / or equipment weighing up to 100 pounds with assistance.
Frequently requires pushing, pulling, turning and positioning parts, assemblies, equipment and tools weighing as much as 100 pounds with assistance.
May be required to lift and move heavy items with the assistance of others and with lifting devices such as jacks, hoists and cranes of varied types and capacities.
Physical effort includes frequent walking, stooping, bending, reaching, standing, kneeling and sitting for long periods of time.
May be required to use Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) or other respiratory filtration and personal protection devices.
Work Environment :
Work is performed indoors and outdoors at large pumping, treatment, hydroelectric or control facilities, or associated assets, under all types of conditions including extreme temperatures, open and confined spaces ranging from crawl spaces to sub-structures as well as varied types of terrains.
Job tasks frequently require working from heights and functioning from lifts, hoists, scaffolds, and cranes over surfaces ranging from earthen materials to concrete, steel and water.
Work frequently is conducted in close proximity to high volume / pressurized water, as well as exposed, electrically energized equipment including high voltage systems.
The work environment often involves exposure to equipment and tools producing high levels of noise, as well as potentially dangerous materials, chemicals, and machinery that require careful adherence to extensive safety precautions, rules and regulations.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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JOB SUMMARY
Utilizes and advances mechanical / electrical skills, experience and knowledge in the practices, procedures, and methods of installing, maintaining, and repairing both general and complex water utility and facility mechanical / electrical systems.
Performs monitoring, inspecting installing and repairing mechanical / electrical equipment and related systems for reliable operating condition and performance, including predictive and diagnostic testing, preventive and corrective maintenance, improving equipment and asset capacity and upgrading systems to meet conveyance and distribution and treatment, operating and service demands.
Performs maintenance and improvements to a variety of mechanical / electrical equipment related to Metropolitan's significant revenue-generating assets, systems, processes, supporting facilities and infrastructure including those within treatment and pump plants, chemical unloading and transfer facilities, conveyance and distribution structures, reservoirs, hydroelectric plants and right-of-ways.
Employees in this title ensure ongoing reliability and capacity, primarily through maintenance activities, to ensure the operational service necessary to convey, store, treat and distribute water and hydroelectric power effectively to member agencies and other customers.
Conveyance and Distribution
Activities in conveyance and distribution include utilizing and advancing skills, and inspecting, maintaining, and improving mechanical / electrical systems associated with large equipment, infrastructure, and assets such as pumps, turbines, generators, motors, compressors, valves, turnouts, and hydraulic systems, pipelines, feeders and canals, control and pressure-relief structures, reservoirs, and other appurtenances and processes related to the effective delivery of water and electric power.
Also, activities include operating utility trucks, cranes / rigging and heavy equipment. Operational activities include water flow changes and adjusting flow pressure settings in control and pressure relief structures, including shutdown and outage operations for maintenance such as dewatering, disinfecting and refilling.
Treatment Plants
Activities in treatment include utilizing and advancing skills, and inspecting, maintaining, and improving the reliability of mechanical / electrical equipment such as chemical feed systems, ozone generators and related systems, flash mixers, flocculators, filter beds, geared drive equipment, sedimentation basins, tanks, valves, pumps, compressors, piping systems and slide gates, as well as processes such as chemical unloading and transfer, reclamation systems and sludge removal systems.
Also, activities include operating utility trucks, cranes / rigging and heavy equipment. Operational activities include those responsibilities associated with effective water flow and treatment such as operating valves and performing minor adjustments and calibrating chemical feed and similar systems.
Pumping Plants
Activities in pumping plants include utilizing and advancing skills in operating and maintaining large equipment such as generators and motors, overhead hoists and cranes, compressors and pneumatic systems, hydraulic power units, domestic water systems in plant and residential facilities and other associated pump plant mechanical equipment and systems.
Preventive and corrective mechanical maintenance duties include, but are not limited to : lubricating bearing, rebuilding various pumps and valves, repairing and installing piping, troubleshooting and repairing water system equipment failures, lubricating and exercising small and large diameter valves and actuators, rebuilding, replacing and installing pumps, refurbishing and / or rebuilding valves and associated piping, operational duties and high-voltage switching operations.
Work in treatment and pump plants, and conveyance and distribution involve collecting a wide variety of operational process and maintenance data including equipment readings, treatment and conveyance flow information and water quality samples to ensure reliable operations, equipment and asset maintenance, and protection / security of public health and District assets on a routine and emergency response basis.
SUPERVISION : Received :
Received :
General and sometimes minimal supervision is given to ensure proper adherence to standards, procedures, rules and practices;
deviations are referred to a supervisor or lead person. Checking for quality workmanship is accomplished on a routine basis.
As the employee progresses in skill, knowledge and experience, minimal supervision may be appropriate. Direction is provided on the tasks to be undertaken with latitude to rearrange work sequences and discriminate between established practices and / or methods.
Guidance on the approach to standard circumstances, tasks and activities is provided in procedures, manuals, rules or common craft practice.
A lead person or supervisor provides guidance on the approach to tasks or activities encountered in non-standard or uncommon circumstances.
Receives oversight from the Team, Unit, Section, Assistant Group, or Group Manager.
Given :
As a lead may exercise technical and / or functional direction over assigned staff.
Specific attention is given to on-the-job training and development of O&M Technician I and II employees, in order that those employees attain specialized knowledge and skills to advance to O&M Technician III.
JOB DUTIES
Performs general and advanced mechanical / electrical maintenance tasks and activities at treatment plants, chemical unloading and transfer facilities, conveyance and distribution structures, reservoirs, hydroelectric plants, along right-of-ways and at other facilities utilizing equipment processes and systems to ensure ongoing reliability of water and power delivery.
Conveyance and Distribution
1. Performs a wide variety of mechanical / electrical preventive and corrective maintenance (PM / CM) on conveyance and distribution related systems, processes and facilities to ensure conveyance and distribution reliability that may include work on valves of various sizes, configuration, and operation control (manual and motor) including pneumatic and hydraulic systems, pipelines, feeders, aqueducts, canals, siphons, reservoirs, pumps, motors, generators, lubrication and cooling equipment, control and pressure relief structures and associated equipment / assets, cranes and rigging systems.
2. Performs PM and CM activities on large-scale water conveyance and distribution infrastructure and assets including aqueducts, tunnels, pipelines, siphons, feeders, canals, and reservoirs to maintain distribution system integrity, capacity and operational reliability.
3. Utilizes state-of-the-art technology, performs predictive and preventive maintenance activities to determine infrastructure and equipment wear, and performs predictive analysis through laser alignment, vibration and oil analysis to anticipate maintenance needs and determine appropriate actions to maintain and enhance equipment life and uptime.
4. Performs maintenance tasks and activities at hydroelectric plants, pumping plants, and other facilities with mechanical / electrical equipment to ensure ongoing water and power reliability.
5. Performs the preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical / electrical systems necessary for standby power generators and associated systems to maintain operational readiness during outages or other emergencies.
6. Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on valves of differing size, configuration, age and operating control systems.
May include lubrication, exercise, and repair and replacement of parts to ensure effective water movement and valve longevity.
7. Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on pressure relief and pressure control structures to ensure reliable operations of water distribution components and functions, and PM and CM to ensure structure integrity, safety, security and appearance standards.
8. Operates and monitors valves to make flow changes and adjust pressure settings for routine operations, shutdowns, or other operating conditions requiring safe and effective transfer or adjustment in the movement of water.
9. Rebuilds and repairs conveyance and distribution infrastructure, equipment, systems and processes as necessary, requiring planning, fabrication of parts, welding and / or assembly and installation to bring equipment / processes to as-designed operating condition.
10. Improve mechanical / electrical systems associated with construction and improvement projects such as building and infrastructure enhancements directly associated with conveyance and distribution systems including modifications, rebuilding, and relocating structures, assets and equipment.
11. Performs complex or routine predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance on mechanical / electrical systems associated with large motors, pumps, generators, turbines, valves, varied equipment and other mechanical / electrical related systems associated with the effective movement of water and power.
12. Utilizes instrumentation to test and monitor the capabilities, limits, and effectiveness of equipment and subsystems of equipment, as well as other mechanical / electrical processes and systems directly related to power and water systems, to measure the ongoing effectiveness of those systems and to assure the quality of maintenance and / or improvements.
13. Performs water analysis such as PH, hardness, chlorine and ammonia at various facilities including reservoirs, to test for contaminates and other essential water quality elements.
14. Regularly inspecting, testing, calibrating and record readings for a variety of mechanical / electrical systems and equipment to meet reliable equipment life and service expectations, including motors,
compressors, valves, pumps, flow meters, cranes and lifts, chemical storage and feed systems, basins and related equipment to ensure effective water operations and movement.
15. Assists with planning and coordination of scheduled PdM, PM, and CM, as well as unplanned outages, shutdowns, and other emergency situations, to minimize equipment downtime and interruption of service to member agencies or other customers.
16. Performs and / or assists in the drafting, design, and development of procedures, manuals, orders and similar documentation to ensure safe operating techniques and for use as training materials.
Treatment Plants
1. Performs wide variety of mechanical / electrical preventive and corrective maintenance on water treatment related systems, processes and facilities.
PM and CM activities includes work on oxygen generation and ozone equipment, valves, pneumatic and hydraulic control systems, pumps, generators, lubrication and cooling equipment, chemical feed systems, and associated equipment.
2. Performs PM and CM activities on large-scale water treatment assets, systems and processes including flocculators, filter beds, flash mixers, conveyor systems, sedimentation basins, storage tanks, slide gates, pipes, valves and varied drive and control systems to maintain plant integrity, capacity and operational reliability.
3. Utilizes state-of-the-art technology, and performs predictive and preventive maintenance activities to determine equipment wear, including predictive analysis through laser alignment, vibration and oil analysis to anticipate maintenance needs and determine appropriate actions to maintain and enhance equipment uptime.
4. Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical / electrical systems necessary for standby power generators and associated systems to maintain operational readiness during outages or other emergencies.
5. Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on Chemical Unloading Facility equipment, processes and systems to include piping, valves, structures, standpipes, metering and monitoring equipment, alarms and test equipment.
Operate and monitor valves, gauges and other chemical transfer and mixing systems to ensure safe and effective transfer, distribution and transportation of chemicals and movement of rolling stock or other lading equipment.
6. Repairs and rebuilds of treatment equipment, systems and processes as necessary requiring appropriate planning, fabrication of parts, welding and / or assembly and installation to bring equipment / processes to designed operating condition.
7. Improves mechanical / electrical systems associated with construction and improvement projects such as building and plant enhancements directly associated to water treatment systems including modifications, rebuilding, and relocating plant assets and equipment.
8. Performs routine predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance on mechanical / electrical systems associated with large motors, pumps, generators, turbines, valves, varied treatment process equipment and other mechanical / electrical related systems associated with treatment plants.
9. Utilizes instrumentation to test and monitor the capabilities, limits, and effectiveness of equipment and subsystems of equipment, as well as other mechanical / electrical processes and systems directly related to power and water systems, to measure the ongoing effectiveness of those systems and to assure the quality of maintenance and / or improvements.
10. Performs regular inspections, tests, calibrations, and record of readings for a variety of mechanical / electrical systems and equipment to meet reliable equipment life and service expectations, including motors, compressors, valves, pumps, flow meters, cranes and lifts, chemical storage and feed systems, basins tanks, valves and related equipment to ensure effective water output of treatment plants.
11. In accordance with district required training work with hazardous chemicals such as chlorine, ozone, acids, caustics and ammonia.
12. Assists with planning and coordination of scheduled PdM, PM, and CM, as well as unplanned outages, shutdowns, and other emergency situations, to minimize equipment downtime and interruption of service to member agencies or other customers.
13. Performs and / or assists in the drafting, design, and development of procedures, manuals, orders and similar documentation to ensure safe operating techniques and for use as training materials.
Pumping Plant
1. Performs a wide variety of journey mechanical preventive and corrective maintenance on aqueduct pumping plant related systems, processes and facilities to ensure aqueduct plant reliability that may include work on : large rotating equipment, overhead hoists and cranes, rigging systems, compressors, hydraulic power units, valves of various sizes, configuration and operation control (manual, hydraulic and motor) including pneumatic and hydraulic process controls.
2. Performs a wide variety of preventive and corrective maintenance on pipelines, feeders, aqueducts, canals, siphons, reservoirs, pumps, motors, generators, lubrication and cooling equipment, control and head gate structures and associated equipment / assets.
3. Rebuilds and repairs aqueduct pumping plant infrastructure, equipment, systems and processes as necessary, requiring planning, fabrication of parts using general machine shop equipment, welding and / or assembly and installation to bring equipment / processes to as-designed operating tolerances and conditions.
4. Completes preventive and corrective activities on large-scale water conveyance and distribution infrastructure and assets including aqueducts, delivery lines, head gates and associated structures, pipelines, aqueduct sand traps, canals, radial gates and reservoirs, to maintain distribution system integrity, capacity, and operational reliability.
5. Utilizes state-of-the-art technology such as SCADA, perform predictive and preventive maintenance activities to determine infrastructure and large rotating and moving equipment wear.
Assist with the performance of predictive analysis through laser alignment, vibration and oil analysis to anticipate maintenance needs and determine appropriate actions to maintain and enhance equipment life and uptime.
6. Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on valves of differing size, configuration, age, and operating control systems.
May include lubrication, exercising and repair, and replacement of parts to ensure effective water movement and valve longevity.
7. Perform preventive and corrective maintenance to ensure structure integrity, safety, security and appearance standards of all pumping plant and residential facilities.
8. Performs and / or assist with improving mechanical systems associated with construction and improvement projects such as building and infrastructure enhancements directly associated with pumping plant and residential systems including modifications, rebuilding, and relocating structures, assets, and equipment.
9. Completes, at times in collaboration with Specialist level or Control Technicians, complex predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance on mechanical / electrical systems associated with large motors, pumps, generators, valves, varied equipment and other mechanical related systems associated with the effective movement of water and power.
10. Utilizes instrumentation to test and monitor the capabilities, limits, and effectiveness of equipment and subsystems of equipment, as well as other mechanical processes and systems directly related to power and water systems, to measure the ongoing effectiveness of those systems and to assure the quality of maintenance and / or improvements.
11. Performs water analysis such as PH, hardness, chlorine and turbidity measurement at various facilities including reservoirs, to test for contaminates and other essential water quality elements.
Responsible for collection of bacteriological samples.
12. Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on circulating, fire and domestic water distribution systems and swimming pool maintenance.
When necessary maintain septic and associated systems.
13. Regularly inspects, tests, calibrates, and records readings for a variety of mechanical / electrical systems and equipment to meet reliable equipment life and service expectations, including motors, compressors, valves, pumps, flow meters, cranes and lifts, chemical storage and feed systems, sand traps and related equipment to ensure effective water operations and movement.
14. Assists with the planning and coordination of scheduled predictive, preventive and corrective maintenance, as well as unplanned outages, shutdowns, and other emergency situations, to minimize equipment downtime and interruption of service to member agencies or other customers.
15. Performs operational duties which include : setting up, starting, stopping, and securing main pump units, monitoring, inspecting, recording, calculating, and reporting pump plant operations data and operating conditions of main motors, pumps, power transformers, and related pump plant equipment, water flow changes, including dewatering and refilling pipelines in association with system maintenance and repairs, earthquake and emergency response, switching operations and safety related inspections of facilities and systems.
Handle and log hazardous materials and maintains storage area.
Job Title : Operations and Maintenance Tech III - Mechanical or Electrical Job Code : T10
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience :
High school diploma or GED in addition to 3 years experience as demonstrated by practical application of general and advanced techniques and practices specific to the operation, maintenance and repair of mechanical / electrical systems in a treatment or pump plant, power generation systems and related apparatus.
Required Knowledge of : Employees in this title are at the skilled-level, and utilize and advance skills through classroom and on-the-job training or they are gaining experience by working with journey-level Technicians to enhance their skills to competently :
Understand theories and practices of mechanical / electrical systems and their application to large-scale mechanical / electrical systems and equipment related to hydroelectric power plants, water treatment and distribution systems, as well as general and utility facility mechanical / electrical systems, applying methods, practices, machine shop equipment for metal fabrication, and tools to ensure reliable operations for the movement and treatment of water, generation of power, and optimization of assets and equipment to meet operational demands within established limits and standards, contemporary maintenance reliability analysis and troubleshooting methods including determination of failure causes, diagnostic analysis through failure mode, and root cause analysis, using traditional analog and precision digital instruments to ensure critical measurements and alignments as part of diagnostic and predictive maintenance, including laser alignment equipment, analog and digital meters, calipers and other tools related to close tolerance analysis and work, and safety practices and regulations for operating or working near mechanical / electrical equipment, high voltage systems, hazardous materials, and associated tools and equipment.
Required Skills and Abilities to : Learn and utilize mechanical / electrical engineering data necessary to effectively implement predictive, preventive, corrective, and improvement activities.
Perform and / or assist in the planning, design, layout and development of procedures, manuals, orders and similar documentation to ensure safe operating techniques and / or for training, ability to interpret complex schematics, blueprints, mechanical / electrical diagrams, instructions, manuals, operating and maintenance procedures, and specifications related to water treatment, conveyance and distribution and pump plant, as well as building, facility and hydroelectric power systems / equipment, and experience to utilize tools and diagnostic equipment to test and monitor equipment and asset condition, as well as repair, install and replace equipment necessary to meet water and electrical generation demand and / or capacity, use and maintain mechanical / electrical tools and equipment traditionally used in hydroelectric plants, pump plants, treatment plants, and within water and power control and distribution infrastructure and facilities, ability to apply and guide others in adhering to apply and guide others in adhering to safety practices and regulations for operating or working near mechanical / electrical equipment, high voltage systems, hazardous materials, and associated tools and equipment.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES and REGISTRATIONS REQUIREMENTS
Employees in this position may be required to obtain and maintain the following certifications, licensing and registrations :
Conveyance and Distribution :
Valid Drivers license from state of residency equivalent to a California Class A, B, and / or C with appropriate commercial license endorsements
Forklift certification
Manlift certification
Diver Certification
MWD High Voltage Switching Certification
Welding Certificate
Water Distribution Certification
Treatment :
Valid Drivers license from state of residency equivalent to a California Class A, B, and / or C with appropriate commercial license endorsements
Forklift Certification
Manlift Certification
SCBA and Respirator Certification
Diver Certification
Welding Certificate
Crane Operator Certificate
Chemical Responder Certification
MWD High Voltage Certification
Pumping Plants :
Valid Drivers license from state of residency equivalent to a California Class A, B, and / or C with appropriate commercial license endorsements
Crane Certifications
Water Treatment Certification Grade II
Welding Certification
Chemical Responder Certification
Forklift Certification
Manlift Certification
Diver Certification
MWD High Voltage Certification
PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT
Expectations of Hours of Service, Emergency and Stand-by Service :
Employees in this position may be required to work off-shift hours and / or stand-by service to address operational needs and emergencies as required.
May be required to work extended periods away from the normal reporting location.
Physical Demands :
Heavy tasks may require lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds, with intermittent need to lift and carry materials and / or equipment weighing up to 100 pounds with assistance.
Frequently requires pushing, pulling, turning and positioning parts, assemblies, equipment and tools weighing as much as 100 pounds with assistance.
May be required to lift and move heavy items with the assistance of others and with lifting devices such as jacks, hoists and cranes of varied types and capacities.
Physical effort includes frequent walking, stooping, bending, reaching, standing, kneeling and sitting for long periods of time.
May be required to use Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) or other respiratory filtration and personal protection devices.
Work Environment :
Work is performed indoors and outdoors at large pumping, treatment, hydroelectric or control facilities, or associated assets, under all types of conditions including extreme temperatures, open and confined spaces ranging from crawl spaces to sub-structures as well as varied types of terrains.
Job tasks frequently require working from heights and functioning from lifts, hoists, scaffolds, and cranes over surfaces ranging from earthen materials to concrete, steel and water.
Work frequently is conducted in close proximity to high volume / pressurized water, as well as exposed, electrically energized equipment including high voltage systems.
The work environment often involves exposure to equipment and tools producing high levels of noise, as well as potentially dangerous materials, chemicals, and machinery that require careful adherence to extensive safety precautions, rules and regulations.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Maintenance Technician (Electrician)
Net2Source is a Global Workforce Solutions Company headquartered at NJ, USA with its branch offices in Asia Pacific Region.
We are one of the fastest growing IT Consulting companies across the USA and we are hiring " Maintenance Technician (Electrician) " for one of our clients.
We offer a wide gamut of consulting solutions customized to our 450+ clients ranging from Fortune 500 / 1000 to Start-ups across various verticals like Technology, Financial Services, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Oil & Gas, Energy, Retail, Telecom, Utilities, Technology, Manufacturing, the Internet, and Engineering.
Position Name : Maintenance Technician (Electrician)
Location : Sylmar, CA
Salary / Pay Rate : $28.92 / hr.
2nd Shift / 9*80 schedule
Position Responsibilities :
General knowledge of building codes, regulations and safety procedures. With limited supervision, constructs commercial office space by providing overall construction capabilities.
Is familiar with building codes and is able to read more sophisticated blueprints.
Responds to trouble calls and resolves a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity. Repairs and maintains plant and office facilities equipment and demonstrates sophisticated skill level in these areas.
Is able to interpret basic schematics and diagrams.
May provide mentorship to less expert employees. Under general mentorship, reviews customer requirements and may evaluate product capabilities.
Has consistent track record to use a variety of hand and power tools to construct, renovate and repair facilities and equipment.
- May receive specialized equipment training.
- May provide training to peers and / or customers on the general use of equipment.
- May be called upon to perform other related duties and tasks as the need arises and assigned
- Engages in painting, drywall repair, plumbing, some custodial work, assists EHS with material handling when required, performs floor / ceiling repair, fluorescent lamp and ballast replacement, and various construction work
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills / Experience) :
- Experience troubleshooting 480V 3 phase electrical systems
- Experience with facility / plant repair and maintenance (plumbing, HVAC, electrical)
- Experience working with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills / Experience) :
- Experience with Maintenance Repair Operations (MRO) facilities / suppliers
- Experience with Inspects air compressors, vacuum pumps, boilers, scrubbers, waste treatment equipment and other plant support equipment
- Experience in checking and recording gauge readings, oil levels, pH and ORP readings, and condition of V-belts
- Works from verbal instructions, work orders, demonstrations, and blueprints
Typical Education & Experience :
High school diploma or GED and typically 4 or more years' related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Thanks & Regards,
Swati Rai
Delivery Manager
Net2Source Inc.
270 Davidson Ave, Suite 704, Somerset, NJ 08873
Office : (201) 340-8700 x 547 Cell : (201) 623-3468 Email Id : [email protected]
Web : www.net2source.com Social : Facebook Twitter LinkedIn
Electrician
about the position
The electrician works under the supervision of the electrical foreman and makes sure we provide a quality electrical installation.
This position has a clear career path to become a foreman and manager over a larger scope of work.
position details / responsibilities
- Perform electrical installations of a multifamily and commercial nature.
- Learn and perform all scopes of large-scale projects, from distribution to rough in, trim and deck work.
- Help the overall project by providing input and coordinating with other trades.
- Maintain safety and quality standards on all installations and tasks.
- Ensure code compliance by inspecting and testing electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards or needed repairs.
- Maintain current electrical license (journeyman or master) to meet government regulations.
here’s what we’re looking for
- OSHA 30 certification preferred.
- A motivated individual with an active journeymen or master electrician license and at least three years' experience as an electrician.
- Proficient knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC), local codes and construction safety requirements.
- Demonstrate and uphold all of Power Design's core values, which include integrity, accountability, teamwork, innovation and growth.
- The pay range for this role is : $42.00 - $54.00 an hour.
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At Power Design, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Power Design believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is paramount to our success as a national company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool nationwide.
SENIOR COMMUNICATIONS ELECTRICIAN
Job Description
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How to apply
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Closing Date / Time : 7 / 17 / 23
Job Address
Los Angeles, California United States
Shift Electrician
Maintenance Electrician HIRING IMMEDIATELY Santa Fe Springs, CA
Available Shift :
1st Shift and 2nd Shift
6 : 00 am to 2 : 30 pm or 2 : 00pm 10 : 30pm
Monday through Friday
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Compensation :
Starting pay rate from$28 to $34 per hour
Add EXTRA money to your paycheck by referring friends & family
Eligible for annual & skill-based wage increases
Benefits Include :
Medical (Comprehensive PPO, an HCA Plan and an HSA plan)
Dental (basic and comprehensive coverage)
Vision (basic and premier coverage)
Prescription drug coverage
401K with a company match
New Hire Wellness Bonus (see plan details)
Healthcare and Dependent day care flexible spending accounts
Livongo diabetes program
Corporate discounts
Role Responsibilities :
Safely and effectively performs diagnostic testing and repairs on extensive electrical systems, pneumatic, hydraulic and mechanical systems in order to ensure continuous operation of production equipment.
Performs planned electrical maintenance on all equipment and machinery for the thermoforming process to ensure the integrity of electrical systems
Diagnoses, troubleshoots and repairs / maintain all equipment and machinery for the thermoforming process including blenders, crystallizers, dryers, extruders, formers, trim presses, conveyors, and grinders
Troubleshoots AC and DC drives and motors; PC and PLC controlled systems; heaters, thermocouples, and heat controllers; safety circuits
Modifies new and existing equipment for performance improvements and upgrades
Uses Maintenance Connection to record and close work orders accurately and in a timely manner
Responsible for ensuring housekeeping in area(s) of responsibility are safe, clean and tidy
Follows all Company established rules and policies
Adheres to all Safety rules and regulations
Analytical, problem solving, project management, strong technical / functional skills, customer service, interpersonal skills, oral communication, written communications, teamwork, judgment, organized, mechanical aptitude, electrical aptitude, detail oriented
You should be proficient in :
- Blueprint Reading
- PLC Troubleshooting Skills
- Creating Preventive Maintenance Plans
- Electrical Schematics
- Electrical Troubleshooting Skills
- Troubleshooting Industrial Automation Equipment
Machines & technologies you'll use :
- Servo Motors
- Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)
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