Weekend Industrial Millwright

INDUSTRIAL MECHANIC (STATIONARY MECHANIC - JOURNEY)

SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT, ENERGY RECOVERY SECTION, MAINTENANCE GROUP, PUENTE HILLS GAS-TO-ENERGY FACILITY, WHITTIER

The incumbent is responsible for working overtime as needed and responding to emergencies, including being placed on a weekend emergency callout list and promptly attending to emergency callouts as required. The position directly involves handling the Annual Power Plant and Facility outages.

Base location is Puente Hills Gas-to-Energy; this position also supports multiple facilities and landfills listed in the original posting.

A crane certification from the State of California may be required. If required, crane certification involves attendance at training sessions, passing examinations, and providing annual evidence of medical fitness.

The incumbent operates a utility body service truck equipped with a 5,000-lb crane and is expected to follow safe driving practices at all times.

To perform more skilled preventive repair and maintenance of stationary equipment, machinery, and steam turbines, gas turbines, gas collection systems and water extraction systems at Solid Waste and Energy Recovery Facilities.

Performs precision repair, major overhaul, installation, and preventive/predictive maintenance on landfill gas-to-energy equipment including reciprocating engines and/or turbines, gas compressors, blowers, pumps, gearboxes (e.g., speed reducers and increasers), heat recovery and cooling systems, lube oil systems, and process and instrument air compressors using mechanical tools, diagnostic equipment, rigging devices, and manufacturer specifications to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient power generation.

Maintains and repairs mechanical components of landfill gas collection, compression, and treatment systems including gas headers, moisture separators, knockout pots, condensate pumps, and associated piping and support systems to ensure proper gas flow, pressure regulation, and environmental compliance.

Maintains and repairs stationary hydraulic and pneumatic systems including pumps, cylinders, regulators, valves, and associated components to ensure proper system pressure, responsiveness, and operational safety.

Disassembles, inspects, and evaluates rotating and stationary mechanical components using visual inspection techniques and precision measuring instruments to determine wear, alignment, tolerance compliance, and functional capacity prior to repair, rebuild, or replacement.

Collects, interprets, and documents diagnostic field data (e.g., vibration waveform analysis, ultrasonic readings, temperature trends, and other condition-monitoring data) using predictive maintenance technologies to detect developing mechanical deficiencies and recommend corrective action.

Communicates and collaborates closely with other mechanics and operations staff (e.g., instrumentation technicians, power plant operators) to diagnose and resolve mechanical issues, communicate findings, and document corrective actions to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations.

A valid California Class C driver license

Equivalent to four (4) years of directly related experience in the stationary mechanic apprenticeship program with the County Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County, one (1) year of which must have been at the Apprentice II level

Four (4) years of experience performing directly related skilled maintenance or craft duties involving the repair and overhaul of a variety of comparable machinery and equipment

Twelve (12) semester units of college coursework approved by the Districts or completion of one (1) year of a two (2) year trade school in a mechanical technology or closely related program may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience

Graduation from a two (2) year trade school in a mechanical technology or closely related program may be substituted for two (2) years of the required experience

Knowledge of: Principles and practices of maintaining and overhauling stationary and rotating mechanical equipment used in industrial power generation facilities; operating characteristics and common failure modes of reciprocating engines, gas compressors, pumps, blowers, gearboxes, and associated cooling and lubrication systems; mechanical alignment, vibration behavior, lubrication systems, hydraulic and pneumatic system fundamentals, and power transmission concepts; preventive and predictive maintenance concepts, including condition-based monitoring techniques.

Ability to: Inspect, diagnose, and repair complex stationary and rotating mechanical equipment in a gas-to-energy facility; disassemble, rebuild, and reassemble mechanical components in accordance with manufacturer specifications and tolerance requirements; interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals to perform equipment installation and repair; use precision measuring instruments and diagnostic tools to evaluate equipment condition and verify mechanical tolerances; perform preventive and predictive maintenance procedures to identify developing mechanical deficiencies; communicate technical findings clearly and collaborate effectively with operations and maintenance personnel; provide guidance or instruction to less experienced mechanics or apprentices in safe and proper trade techniques.

All applications will be reviewed to determine if the conditions and qualifications for testing are met.

Please apply online at within the application period. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed LACSD Employment application. To learn more about how the Sanitation Districts convert waste into resources, please visit the following video: As an equal opportunity employer, the Districts strongly encourage people with disabilities and people from historically marginalized communities to apply.

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