Treatment Plant Maintenance Specialist

Treatment Plant Maintenance Specialist

The City of Puyallup is hiring for an experienced Treatment Plant Maintenance Specialist. There are three maintenance specialists and a total of 19 employees at the Treatment Plant. This job posting is open continuous and may close upon a qualified applicant pool. It is impactful to join Team Puyallup and provide meaningful work in support of public service and the wellbeing of our community. We value our culture of demonstrating excellence in our work, being service focused, supporting collaboration and having integrity in all that we do. We encourage those that share these values to apply to our open positions and/or forward to colleagues who may be ready for their next career advancement opportunity. This is an experienced, journey level position with technical duties troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing complex mechanical equipment. Mechanical equipment includes, but is not limited to, pumps, motors, mechanical drives and gear reducers, rotating fine screens, centrifugal blowers, heat exchangers, compressors, large diesel generators, conveyors, and other related wastewater treatment plant equipment. The successful candidate will have familiarity and working experience with 480 volt, 3-phase motors and control circuits as well as familiarity with computerized industrial automation networks and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems. Because of the skilled nature of this position, the incumbent will significantly draw upon past work skills, experience, training, and education to perform journey level work. Work is performed at the City's activated sludge wastewater treatment plant including all buildings, structures, appurtenances, off-site pump stations, and the City's closed landfill gas migration systems. Information on our wastewater treatment plant can be found at the City of Puyallup website.

Essential Functions

Following the training period, general instructions or objectives are provided regarding the work to be performed and the incumbent must be capable of following the instructions, formulating a work plan, researching equipment manuals and drawings, ordering or otherwise obtaining parts and supplies, and initiating and completing the work. Work may be performed alone or as part of a team.

• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, or perform preventative maintenance on mechanical equipment not limited to a variety of pump types, pump floats and level sensors, centrifugal blowers, rotating fine screens, conveyors, piping systems, heat exchangers, diesel generators, ultraviolet disinfection equipment, boilers, mixers, gear drives, and other treatment plant, pump station, or gas migration system equipment;
• Recommend repairs and/or equipment replacement and initiate and complete routine and emergency repairs of mechanically and electrically complex equipment according to manufacturer specifications at a journey level of craftsmanship;
• Perform fundamental and limited electrical troubleshooting on 480 VAC equipment and install, disassemble, disconnect or repair under the guidance of the plant Industrial Electrician;
• Perform limited metal fabrication and/or welding;
• Perform general maintenance and limited repair of large diesel generators up to 500KW;
• Provide guidance to others assisting with repair work.
• Assist with maintenance of the plant industrial computer network and components.

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Journey level mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic theory;
• Basic welding methods, materials and equipment;
• Journey level pump and motor overhauling to include knowledge of bearings, packing and mechanical seals;
• Knowledge and experience with industrial electrical components including motor starters and controls, circuits, variable frequency drives (VFD), and industrial communication networks ;
• Familiarity and knowledge of industrial automation to include programmable logic controllers (PLC's) their applicability, uses and programming;
• Knowledge of and experience with fluid hydraulics and pump, piping and plumbing systems;
• Familiarity and knowledge of computers, computer software to include MS Word and MS Excel, and knowledge of computer based maintenance software programs;
• Fundamental understanding of high voltage, 3-phase, electrical power, control systems, safety, and electrical hazards, such as arc-flash;
• Knowledge of journey level maintenance practices and machinery repair skills operating a variety of shop equipment and hand tools.

Ability to:

• Read and interpret civil, structural and mechanical drawings, schematics, and basic electrical wiring diagrams;
• Perform basic fabrication and welding of plant piping, machinery, guards and bases, stairs, railings and frames using a variety of welding equipment;
• Accurately diagnose equipment malfunctions and take corrective action according to manufacturer's recommendations or specifications;
• Demonstrate good verbal, written, communication and interpersonal skills;
• Establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships with supervisors, other plant staff, other City employees, and the public;
• Accurately and legibly record equipment, instrument, time, testing, and other data in a prescribed format to include computerized data entry into a maintenance and/or operational database;
• Work independently or as part of a team;
• Assume responsibility for the safe use of tools, equipment and the safety of others working in the immediate area;
• Substantial work experience, training, or some combination of both related to the mechanical maintenance and repair of equipment types previously listed or other complex mechanical equipment.
• Establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships with those contacted in the performance of work; and
• Maintain regular, reliable and punctual attendance.

Education and Experience: Requires graduation from high school or equivalent; two years of experience strictly in a maintenance capacity at a secondary wastewater treatment plant; or, significant industrial mechanical repair experience; or, graduation from a post-secondary vocational, or other program of training where skills and knowledge related to this position may have been learned; or, military experience and work in a specialty related to this type of work; or, some combination of education and experience that would suggest the ability to successfully perform the duties of this position. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• A vocational degree or certificate of completion from an accredited institution, or other recognized formal training of one-year or more duration, in a course of study related to some of the duties of this position.
• Formal training and/or extended machine shop or repair shop experience with welders, metal lathes, milling machines, and similar equipment.
• State certification as a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator.
• Documented formal electrical training.
• Documented industrial computer network skills.

Special Requirements

• Possession of or the ability to obtain, and maintain throughout employment, a valid Washington State driver's license.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical examination.