Senior Mechanic

Conducts routine and advanced daily, annual and problematic mechanical maintenance and preventive maintenance; repairs various new and existing mechanical and chemical equipment, systems, appliances and other related structures for the Water Reclamation Plant of the Service Authority. Conducts testing, rebuilds, overhauls and/or replaces related mechanical equipment as needed. Provides project and daily guidance, training and mentoring to ES and WR Levels I and II Maintenance Mechanics.

• Possesses advanced technical knowledge of mechanical equipment such as blowers, pumps (cake, screw feeder, chemical feed, etc.), centrifuge, HVAC, odor control, chemical systems, channel grinder, mixers, incinerators, and other related equipment and systems.
• Ability to demonstrate advanced working knowledge of, and skills working with various mechanical equipment and systems and their internal components including but not limited to, pumps (cake, screw feeder, chemical feed, etc.), HVAC,, chemical feeds, blowers, centrifuges, incinerators, channel grinders, odor controls, and/or other related equipment.
• Possesses advanced knowledge of hydraulics, flows, pressure reads, etc. as well as specific tools such as those needed to assemble and reassemble systems and equipment.
• Ability to assess and troubleshoot all related faulty, inefficient equipment (including related complex/new equipment), analyze elements affected by all problems and offer and implement complex solutions.
• Ability to replace pre-air blowers and rebuild chemical pumps; and overhaul wastewater plant equipment.
• Ability to identify related materials and equipment such as fans, ash pumps, wet scrubbers, fuel injectors, etc.
• Ability to offer detailed instruction, guidance and mentoring to ES and WR Level I and II Maintenance Mechanics on projects and daily work assignments; recommends replacement of equipment or processes necessary in preparing annual budget.
• Ability to perform welding practices.
• Possesses advanced construction and structural repair knowledge.
• Possesses an understanding of the combination and interaction of equipment associated with incinerators (i.e., pumps, meters, blowers, removal equipment (ash, fuel pumps, water sprays) and analytical equipment).
• Ability to utilize various equipment including but not limited to, bearing presses, band saws, etc.
• Possesses and demonstrates advanced knowledge of PM on new mechanical equipment.
• Ability to focus on small details.
• Possesses advanced knowledge of pumps (types, materials used to make them, operational expectations, components and sizing options).
• Ability to demonstrate advanced plumbing skills including, but not limited to, glue fittings, copper sweating copper and threaded fittings.
• Ability to demonstrate competent electrical knowledge and skills including use of hand held voltage meters and testers, checking voltages from 12VDC to 480VAC, wire and unwire motors up to 480VAC and other assorted electrical components, reverse rotation on motors, check breakers, check and replace fuses.
• Ability to identify appropriate maintenance tools for various mechanical equipment and systems.
• Ability to read, follow and comprehend equipment manuals, SOPs, SMPs, MSDSS, expanded blueprints, P&IDs, and basic mathematical instructions; and to learn and recognize the applications of new materials.
• Ability to influence and lead others in daily work.
• Possesses effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to write in a clear, legible and accurate manner.
• Possesses knowledge and ability to select and work with general, construction and metric tools.
• Possesses an understanding of math in order to mix and apply liquids to equipment.
• Possesses basic keyboarding skills and be able to comfortably work with technology and computers (such as Microsoft Office Suite, LIMS and other software systems required).
• Possesses and maintains current driver's license consistent with Service Authority policy.
• Ability to work on-call as needed.
• Possesses at least six years experience working in the mechanical repair trade.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Or a combination of education and experience as described above.

• Previous experience leading, developing and supervising others.
• Virginia Wastewater Operator's License.

• Must meet training and developmental requirements as specified on the Senior Mechanic Checklist; this checklist is maintained by the employee's supervisor and the Department of Organizational Development.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license consistent with Service Authority policy requirements.

O&M ONLY:

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License with Tanker endorsement, or acquired 120 days after employment. Must also pass an air brakes knowledge test.
• Valid Medical Examiner's Card (DOT Physical) or obtain within 120 days of employment.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license consistent with Service Authority policy requirements.

Reporting to this Position:

• Supervises and directs the work of others.

• The physical demands of this position are available upon request. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The qualifications listed above are intended to represent the minimum skills and experience levels associated with performing the duties and responsibilities contained in this job description. The qualifications do not express absolute employment or promotional standards. They are general guidelines that should be considered along with the job related selection or promotional criteria.