Wastewater Maintenance Technician I in Alexandria, Virginia at ALEXANDRIA SANITATION AUTHORITY

About Us

AlexRenew is one of the most advanced wastewater utilities in the United States, serving over 300,000 customers in Alexandria, VA, and parts of Fairfax County. Each year, our facility processes and treats approximately 13 billion gallons of wastewater received from area homes, schools, and businesses to protect public health and the environment. If you are interested in working for a leader in the wastewater industry, we invite qualified candidates to apply for our Maintenance Technician I position.

What we do and how we do it is driven by our five Goals:

Summary:

The Maintenance Technician I will continue learning advanced wastewater mechanical systems. Work involves troubleshooting problems and performing skilled mechanical tasks that must comply with strict regulatory requirements and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Under general direction, exercises initiative and independent judgment in reviewing system designs and recommending changes in plant mechanical systems. Designated as emergency personnel and must report to work in order to maintain the continuous operation of the wastewater treatment plant. Responsible for the prevention and/or mitigation of any environmental impact associated with job-related tasks, accidents, and emergency situations or conditions.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Under the direct supervision of a Maintenance Technician or Supervisor
  • Read dials and meters to determine amperage, voltage, electrical output and input at specific operating temperature to analyze parts performance.
  • Attend all scheduled mandatory safety training.
  • Suggest training opportunities that could enhance your skillset
  • Analyze test results in relation to design or rated specifications and test objectives, and modify or adjust equipment to meet specifications.
  • Record test procedures and results, numerical and graphical data, and recommendations for changes in produce or test methods.
  • Review project instructions and specifications to identify, modify, and plan requirements for fabrication, assembly, and testing.
  • Set up and conduct tests of complete units and components under operational conditions to investigate proposals for improving equipment performance.
  • Perform industrial mechanical maintenance (e.g., overhauls, rebuilds) on specialized wastewater plant process equipment.
  • Maintain, inspect, repair, install, troubleshoot, lubricate, and adjust wastewater machinery and equipment.
  • Retrieve, compile, compare, and analyze predictive maintenance data such as vibration reports, oil sample reports, and infrared analysis reports.
  • Gather and analyze historical data from SCADA, CMMS, and other sources.
  • Observe and document variations to normal operating conditions.
  • Review product specifications and system designs pertaining to wastewater treatment equipment.
  • Perform operability review of processes, products, and plant procedures.
  • Generate and close work orders using the Mentor APM system.
• Participate in communications training programs. Shares information as requested about position and tasks with communications team. As requested, participates in various outreach activities, such as career panels and guided tours.
• Understands and weaves our organizational sustainability objectives into daily work and decision making.
• Actively promotes safe behaviors and health awareness at all times in the execution of daily tasks.
• Other duties as required

Qualification Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Key Competencies, Maintenance Individual Contributor:

Education and/or Experience:

Physical Demands:

The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. A detailed Physical Demands Analysis is available in Human Resources and a copy will be provided to all incumbents in this position. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk and stand for nine hours a day. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 82 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include depth perception, near and far acuity, color and field of vision. The employee would be required to constantly communicate with management and coworkers, and to listen for emergency sirens and alarms.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Environmental conditions necessitate following strict safety guidelines and use of Personal Protective Equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee performs work indoors in a climate controlled environment, with outdoor trips between buildings and some outdoor work required. Some areas of plant are hot and humid at times.

Disclaimer:

The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.