Metropolitan Water District
Operations & Maintenance Technician IV - Mechanical
Metropolitan Water District, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
As the Operations & Maintenance Technician IV Mechanic, you will contribute to the success of this treatment plant by performing operational support, including preventative and corrective maintenance to maintain and repair the equipment and structures of the water treatment plant and related facilities, including all mechanical systems used in the treatment process. The Jensen Water Treatment Plant has the capability to treat 750 million gallons daily.
You will utilize your journey level mechanical skills, experience, and knowledge to maintain, repair, or install large complex water utility equipment and systems at the Jensen Water Treatment Plant. You will perform 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. This position 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.
You will perform maintenance welding, fabrication, and machining, operate heavy equipment such as forklifts, overhead hoists, and mobile cranes while performing safe rigging procedures adhering to proper use of Personal Protective Equipment and respiratory protection. You will be using computer programs for individual time entry, maintenance work order tracking, work planning and estimating, and general professional communications.
Schedule:
4/10, Monday through Thursday, 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM PST
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or a Certificate of High School equivalency in addition to a minimum of 6 years in a mechanical maintenance position at a water agency or in a conveyance and distribution facility such as a pump plant, treatment plant, and hydroelectric facility or similar environment.
OR
High school diploma or a 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 at a water agency or in a conveyance and distribution facility such as a treatment plant, pump plant, and/or power generation systems, and related apparatus.
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
License:
Valid California Class C Driver’s License or equivalent
(required at time of application)
that allows you to drive during your employment.
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.
Crane Certifications
Welding Certification
Chemical Responder Certification
Forklift Certification
Manlift Certification
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
ABOUT MWD
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is a state-established cooperative that, along with its 26 cities and retail suppliers, provides water for 19 million people in six counties. The district imports water from the Colorado River and Northern California to supplement local supplies and helps its members to develop increased water conservation, recycling, storage and other resource-management programs.
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: jobs@mwdh2o.com.
Metropolitan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic(s).
Application Filing Period:
Closes at 4:30 pm PST on the date stated in the job announcement. 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.
Qualifying Experience:
Your resume must at a minimum include the month and year you began and ended employment, name of the organization, your title, and a brief description of your experience. If your employment was part-time, make sure you identify it on your resume next to the month/year.
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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You will utilize your journey level mechanical skills, experience, and knowledge to maintain, repair, or install large complex water utility equipment and systems at the Jensen Water Treatment Plant. You will perform 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. This position 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.
You will perform maintenance welding, fabrication, and machining, operate heavy equipment such as forklifts, overhead hoists, and mobile cranes while performing safe rigging procedures adhering to proper use of Personal Protective Equipment and respiratory protection. You will be using computer programs for individual time entry, maintenance work order tracking, work planning and estimating, and general professional communications.
Schedule:
4/10, Monday through Thursday, 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM PST
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or a Certificate of High School equivalency in addition to a minimum of 6 years in a mechanical maintenance position at a water agency or in a conveyance and distribution facility such as a pump plant, treatment plant, and hydroelectric facility or similar environment.
OR
High school diploma or a 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 at a water agency or in a conveyance and distribution facility such as a treatment plant, pump plant, and/or power generation systems, and related apparatus.
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
License:
Valid California Class C Driver’s License or equivalent
(required at time of application)
that allows you to drive during your employment.
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.
Crane Certifications
Welding Certification
Chemical Responder Certification
Forklift Certification
Manlift Certification
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
ABOUT MWD
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is a state-established cooperative that, along with its 26 cities and retail suppliers, provides water for 19 million people in six counties. The district imports water from the Colorado River and Northern California to supplement local supplies and helps its members to develop increased water conservation, recycling, storage and other resource-management programs.
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: jobs@mwdh2o.com.
Metropolitan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic(s).
Application Filing Period:
Closes at 4:30 pm PST on the date stated in the job announcement. 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.
Qualifying Experience:
Your resume must at a minimum include the month and year you began and ended employment, name of the organization, your title, and a brief description of your experience. If your employment was part-time, make sure you identify it on your resume next to the month/year.
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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