Machinery Lubrication Technician, Wastewater Industry

Job Description

Job Description

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 Machinery Lubrication Technician   position. 

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

• Operational Excellence:  Taking proactive steps to meet current and future challenges.
• Thriving Workforce:  Investing in our staff and fostering a culture of belonging.
• Strategic Partnerships:  Promoting watershed-level thinking.
• Environmental Sustainability:  Being good stewards of our resources to minimize our impact.
• Commitment to the Community:  Strengthening connections with the public and providing affordable service.

Summary:

The Machinery Lubrication Technician is responsible for executing lubrication-related tasks to ensure optimal performance and reliability of rotating equipment across the Water Resource Recovery Facility and offsite pumping stations. This role supports predictive maintenance programs and contributes to the reduction of equipment failures through proper lubrication practices. 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
  • Performs lubrication tasks including oil changes, grease application, and oil sampling on pumps, motors, gearboxes and other rotating equipment.
  • Utilizes ultrasound tools to verify proper lubrication and detect bearing anomalies.
  • Supports vibration analysis and other predictive maintenance technologies.
  • Maintains lubrication routes and schedules using CMMS systems (e.g., Maximo).
  • Monitors and trends oil analysis results to identify contamination or degradation.
  • Assists in root cause failure analysis and reliability improvement initiatives.
  • Collaborates with maintenance and operations teams to ensure equipment is lubricated per manufacturer specifications.
  • Documents lubrication activities and maintains accurate records.
  • Stays current on lubrication technologies and best practices.
  • Performs other duties as assigned. 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. 

• 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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Key Competencies, Maintenance Individual Contributor:

• Accountability
• Quality of Work
• Initiative
• Safety Awareness
• Teamwork

Education and/or Experience:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) equivalent required.
• Two years of wastewater industry experience in mechanical, electrical or instrumentation maintenance required.
• Machinery Lubrication Technician Level 1 certification or ability to obtain within eighteen months in position required.
• Virginia Wastewater Works Class 4 license or ability to obtain within eighteen months in position preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Basic understanding of lubrication principles and mechanical systems.
• Environmental conditions necessitate following strict safety guidelines and use of Personal Protective Equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, policies and standard operating procedures. 
• Ability to effectively communicate with management and co-workers.
• Ability to apply basic math concepts of addition and subtraction.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. 
• Ability to solve problems and make decisions as a member of a team. 
• Ability to follow oral instructions promptly and accurately.
• Ability to work as an effective team member.
• Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures and equipment Operations & Maintenance Manuals. 
• Ability to use computer software programs.

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 to 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 facility 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.

Fixed two week work schedule, 5:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Week 1 Tuesday through Friday, Week 2 Monday through Thursday.