Description
WSP is seeking a full-time Wastewater Treatment Plant Technician to join our team at the Blackhawk, CO plant. As a technician, you will be involved in performing preventive and corrective maintenance on plant facilities, equipment, and mobile machinery. Your responsibilities will also include operating a skid steer for grounds maintenance and snow removal, assisting operations staff, managing the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) database, coordinating with subcontractors, and maintaining an accurate inventory of parts and tools.
Responsibilities:
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on plant facilities, pumps, blowers, engines, motors, and other equipment.
- Operate a skid steer for grounds maintenance and snow removal.
- Assist operations staff with logging process variables, troubleshooting equipment failures, and accessing site sampling locations.
- Manage the CMMS database.
- Coordinate with maintenance subcontractors and equipment inspectors.
- Maintain an accurate inventory of parts and tools.
- Read and understand equipment drawings, datasheets, and assembly information.
- Monitor facilities and equipment to identify and repair leaks and malfunctions.
- Diagnose treatment plant equipment and controls failures.
- Install and perform preventive maintenance on plant process instrumentation.
- Model safe work practices and provide leadership in achieving safety goals.
- Order parts for repairs.
- Complete training on assigned tasks.
- Perform additional responsibilities as required.
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED.
- At least one year in a similar maintenance position.
- Ability to obtain a 40-hour OSHA HazWOPER certificate.
- Ability to operate heavy mobile equipment.
- Strong mechanical aptitude.
- Understanding of Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality guidelines.
- Experience with SCADA control systems and pneumatic controls.
- Ability to work shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and walk on unimproved areas.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience operating a skid steer, especially for snow removal.
- Experience with Maintenance Connection CMMS.
- Background in Environmental Science, Water Quality, or Water Treatment.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Expected salary: $22.22-$30.57 per hour.
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings.