Wellfield Maintenance Tech I at URI INC – George West, Texas

Wellfield Maintenance Tech I

Classification: Hourly, Non-Exempt

Reports to: Wellfield Superintendent

Position Summary

The Wellfield Maintenance Tech I installs, maintains, and repairs machinery, equipment, structures, and piping in and around the wellfield The Wellfield Maintenance Tech I is also responsible for safely performing fusion operations as part of a fusing crew, ensuring precise assembly and connection of designated materials or components according to operational and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Visually inspects and tests machinery and equipment used in and around the wellfield.
• Listens for unusual sounds from wellfield machines or equipment to detect malfunctions and discusses operational variations with supervisors or other maintenance workers to diagnose problems or repair equipment.
• Dismantles defective machines and equipment and installs new or repaired parts.
• Cleans and lubricates shafts, bearings, gears, and other machinery components used in the wellfield.
• Installs and repairs broken pipe, casing, and related wellfield equipment.
• Lays out, assembles, installs, and maintains piping systems and related equipment in and around the wellfield. Repairs and replaces gauges, valves, pressure regulators, and other associated equipment.
• Repairs and maintains physical structures of the facility.
• Sets up and operates machine tools such as drills and other equipment used to repair machinery in and around the wellfield.
• Operates butt-fusing machines used in and around the wellfield.
• Performs fusion operations as part of a fusing crew.
• Safely assembles and connects designated materials or components according to operational specifications.
• Repairs structures used in and around the wellfield.
• Responsible for all other duties as assigned.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem

Working Conditions

• Exposure to extreme heat, high humidity, direct sunlight, and variable weather conditions
• Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM) and uranium-bearing solutions in controlled environments
• Remote wellfield locations requiring travel on unpaved roads and uneven terrain

Physical Demands

• Standing and walking for extended periods
• Frequent bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, and climbing ladders or stairways
• Working at heights from ladders, platforms, or elevated structures
• Lifting and carrying materials, tools, and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds independently (heavier items with assistance)
• Must be able to detect and distinguish equipment and machinery sounds to identify potential malfunctions
• Ability to wear required PPE for extended durations
• Candidates must be able to successfully complete: pre-employment physical examination (if applicable), respirator medical clearance (if required)

Qualifications & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Must be able to read and write in the English language
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos in English
• Ability to write simple correspondence in English
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measurement, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

Qualifications & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Must be able to read and write in the English language
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos in English
• Ability to write simple correspondence in English
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measurement, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals