Water Systems Mechanic

Water And Sewerage Operating Mechanic

The Facilities & Operations Directorate's mission is to support the science and technology and environmental restoration missions of the Laboratory by providing a safe, environmentally sound, and reliable infrastructure, to provide high quality crafts and fabrication services to our customers as needed and to protect people, property, and national security.

The Energy & Utilities Division operates and maintains BNL's:

• Electric Transmission & Distribution System
• Central Steam Facility
• Central Chilled Water Facility
• Potable Water Treatment Facility
• Wastewater Treatment Facility
• Site Fire Alarm Systems
• Building Electrical Systems
• Site Energy Management Control System (EMCS)
• Energy Procurement
• Energy Metering Systems

These operation and maintenance activities are performed in a manner to ensure they are always safe, reliable, efficient, green and mission ready. The EU Division oversees BNL's energy management programs including sustainability, conservation and obtaining economical electric power and fuel supplies for BNL.

The Energy & Utilities Division, within the Facilities and Operations Directorate, has an opportunity to fill the position of Water and Sewerage Operating Mechanic which is anchored at building 624 and reports directly to the Water and Sanitary Systems Supervisor. The employee will be assigned to the day shift M-F 8am-4:30pm. All mechanics shall work weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Under general supervision, repairs, maintains, and operates water and sewerage systems, related facilities, and auxiliary equipment.
• Conduct rounds and inspections of water wells, treatment facilities, water storage facilities, and wastewater lift stations to ensure proper operation.
• Ensure the proper operation of equipment, chemical feeds, and records all operating data.
• Maintain the operations log of all plant activities and cooling towers, records issues, and occurrences.
• Troubleshoot and repair, water and sewage treatment, pumps, control valves, and equipment as directed.
• Perform daily water treatment testing, sample collection, and add chemical additions as needed.
• Identify and repair leaks on the water distribution system and wastewater collection system.
• Install and repair hydrants, valves, sampling stations, and new service connections.
• Clear blockages in the wastewater collection system of sanitary waste using a jetter machine or by mechanical methods.
• Perform video inspections of the wastewater collection system.
• Provide informed communications effectively, accurately, and on a timely basis with supervisor and other operators.
• Perform work effectively, efficiently, and safely.
• Identify potential hazards, environmental concerns, and unsafe conditions or practices in work or at work site, and implement or suggest controls to minimize risk.
• Respond to emergency situations, alarms, or occurrences in an appropriate manner.
• Assist in maintaining a high level of housekeeping, inventory, and maintenance of tools.
• Perform utility mark-outs and locate valves and water/sanitary main from maps and drawings.

The above list of duties is not all inclusive of every duty performed by this position, but it does include the major elements in the job.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• High School diploma, GED, or higher.
• Must obtain a Grade IIB-GW NYSDOH Community Water Systems Operator license within approximately one year of hire date.
• Some experience troubleshooting and repair of water treatment equipment, mechanical equipment, pumps, piping, valves, motors, etc.
• Possess good written and verbal communication skills, including:
• Ability to follow written instruction procedures, work orders, and similar documents.
• Ability to sufficiently write/complete work orders and other required documents.
• Ability to communicate verbally with fellow workers and supervisors.
• Possess a valid NYS driver's license.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Current holder of a NYSDOH Grade IIB and/or Grade D water operator's license.
• Experience with the installation of piping and plumbing systems including PVC, copper, ductile iron, and galvanized pipe.
• Experience with commercial plumbing pipefitting, service repairs and preventative maintenance.
• Experience with closed loop fluid systems and operations i.e; water pumping systems, filtration systems, sewage treatment equipment.
• Familiar with the practice of taking various types of water samples and sampling techniques.
• Experience maintaining cooling tower chemical treatment systems.

Environmental, Health, and Safety Requirements:

• Standing, bending, and lifting, up to 50 - lbs.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Ability to climb fixed and portable ladders and work at heights up to 30 feet.
• Use of a respirator and other related safety equipment.
• Work outdoors/cold environments.
• Work in warm environments.
• Use of powered and air operated hand tools.
• Operates forklifts, mobile cranes, or other heavy equipment.
• Work with machinery including benchtop grinders and similar.
• Act as a primary authorized employee for Complex Lock-out/Tag-out.
• Ability to use powered hand tools.
• Working in excavations performing shoveling and digging.
• Ability to wear proper PPE such as safety glasses, safety shoes, and hearing protection.

Other information:

• Must have a telephone and must provide the number to BNL for callout and contact purposes.
• Must be able to complete all the requirements of the Job Training Assessment.
• The successful applicant will be required to join IBEW Local 2230 and maintain membership within 30 days of their start date. The Lab's placement policy is to select the best qualified candidate for an available position. With respect to Bargaining Unit positions, candidates are considered in the following order: (1) present benefits-eligible employees within the department/division and/or appropriate bargaining unit, with preference for those within the immediate work group; (2) present benefits-eligible employees within the Laboratory; and (3) outside applicants. The starting salary for this position is $39.58.

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