Pump Station Technician

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Position Description:

· Troubleshoots mechanical and hydraulic failures within water resource facilities and collection pump stations.

· Monitors SCADA alarm system 24/7 while on-call and performs on-call duties after hours as necessary.

· Records water resource facility operational information including flow rates, runtimes, starts and pressures.

· Operates and maintains water resource facility infrastructure through preventative maintenance and repairs in order to achieve high quality wastewater standards.

· Performs perpetual and preventative maintenance on pump stations, collection/transmission systems, and water resource recovery facility appurtenances including valves, ball checks, flow meters, ARV’s, pumps, piping, fencing, etc.

· Inspects, maintains, and repairs equipment at water resource facilities for proper function and safety compliance.

· Performs routine and emergency confined space work to include wet wells, manholes, valve pits and tanks.

· Understands how to operate heavy equipment including mini excavators, large crane trucks and jetting/vacuum truck and forklifts.

· Provides emergency support and power for pump stations, connects backup generators as primary responders in storms, outages, hurricanes and other inclement weather conditions.

· Provides information for monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports via Computerized Maintenance Management System (Maximo) and condition assessments.

· Repairs, replaces, and constructs water resource facility appurtenances including pipe, valves, and fittings above ground and during confined space entries.

· Assists with cleaning wastewater lines, wet wells and tanks

· Inspects and maintains Commission vehicles, equipment and pump stations for safety compliance.

· Performs maintenance pertaining to pump station conversions, including but not limited, to pump replacement, building demolition, piping removal/installation, and concrete/asphalt work.

· Creates and resolves work orders in the Maximo database describing work completed, manpower utilized, materials, equipment and establishes follow-up work orders as needed.

· Serves as a customer liaison for grinder pump service calls.

· Communicates with supervisors, employees, other departments, customers, engineers, inspectors, contractors, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, and resolve problems.

· Maintains tools, equipment and vehicles in optimal condition.

· Occasional night work for emergencies and scheduled tasks.

· Performs mechanical maintenance at water resource facilities as needed.

· Records a variety of data into the Laboratory Information System (LIMS), obtain daily samples for lab analysis as needed.

· Prepares truck and tools for job tasks.

· Supports other department such as Wastewater Lines, Service Line Care, Operations, Electrical, Engineering, Water Distribution, Water Quality and Site Restoration.

· Maintains cleanliness of Commission vehicles, shop and stockyard.

· Works with contractors on new pump stations and upgrades.

· Performs other related duties as required, such as general landscaping of pump stations and ground/building maintenance (i.e. cutting trees, pruning trees, mowing grass, weed eating, application of control chemicals, painting, carpentry work, etc.).

· Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Requirements:

· Position requires a high school diploma or GED; supplemented by vocational/technical training and/or one (1) to two (2) years experience in mechanical, electrical, and hydraulics; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities for this job.

· Must possess and maintain a valid South Carolina Driver’s License.

· Must possess a Wastewater Collection License – Level D (within one year of hire date), a Wastewater Collection License – Level C (within two years of hire date), a Biological Wastewater Treatment License – Level D (within one year of hire date), and a Confined Space Entry Certification (within one year of hire date).

· Position also requires a strong mechanical/technical aptitude to effectively perform troubleshooting to determine appropriate repairs and to complete appropriate repairs.

· Computer skills are required that allow basic understanding of internet research for parts manuals and breakdowns, Microsoft applications, Maximo, SCADA, payroll software and GIS mapping.

· Skilled in oral, written and electronic communication with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, coworkers, and the public.

· Ability to utilize and read specialty tools (micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, pyrometers, torque wrenches, grab samples, dissolved oxygen measurement, chlorine analyzers).

· Basic knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers and Variable Frequency Drives is also required.

Company DescriptionJust minutes from historic Charleston, South Carolina and beautiful area beaches, Mount Pleasant Waterworks (MPW) is one of South Carolina's Best Places to Work 9 years in a row! We are a water and wastewater utility serving over 40,000 customers in the beautiful and expanding coastal locale of Mount Pleasant. MPW currently operates four reverse osmosis treatment facilities and buys wholesale water from Charleston Water System (CWS).Company DescriptionJust minutes from historic Charleston, South Carolina and beautiful area beaches, Mount Pleasant Waterworks (MPW) is one of South Carolina's Best Places to Work 9 years in a row! We are a water and wastewater utility serving over 40,000 customers in the beautiful and expanding coastal locale of Mount Pleasant. MPW currently operates four reverse osmosis treatment facilities and buys wholesale water from Charleston Water System (CWS).