Project Manager, Mechanical (Western Operations)

DIVISION: Operations

DEPARTMENT: Field Operations/Western O&M

UNION/GRADE: Unit 9/Grade 25

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BASIC PURPOSE:

Provides technical assistance in support of the overall maintenance program, mechanical design services and field-inspection services for various Western Operations mechanical construction and maintenance projects. Has asset responsibility for all Western Operations mechanical equipment including but not limited to: HVAC, pumps, emergency generators, turbine mechanical controls, cranes and hoists, and hydraulic systems.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Works under the general supervision of the Manager, Western Maintenance.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

None.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops and administers maintenance service contracts for assigned assets to support Western O&M (operations and maintenance) facilities including HVAC, generator maintenance, and vibration analysis.
• Develops and administers warranty program for assigned assets.
• Defines, develops, administers and refines programs to support a pro-active maintenance environment. Guides efforts to ensure reliability and maintainability of equipment, processes, utilities, facilities and safety systems.
• Analyzes Maximo data for assigned assets to evaluate in-house equipment maintenance effectiveness and to make improvement recommendations.
• Responsible for annual condition assessment and development of asset replacement strategy for assigned assets.
• Assists in the development and administration of condition monitoring programs such as vibration analysis, oil analysis and thermography.
• Coordinates project activities with engineering consultants, contractors and manufacturers as required.
• Leads design development involving mechanical additions and improvements, including layout changes for plant equipment.
• Develops conceptual sketches, field measurements and reviews manufacturer product data. Compiles designs and drawings, provides first draft layouts, and details options for review. Incorporates review comments into a final version with minimal technical guidance, supervision and direction.
• Oversees modifications to operation and maintenance documentation with respect to mechanical design modification and upgrades.
• Assists treatment plant operation staff with technical resolution and recommendations to mechanical problems, which arise during normal operation of the plant. Provides diagnostic analysis and advanced trouble-shooting of mechanical failures.
• Develops and maintains files and familiarity with all applicable codes, code addenda, code cases and industry standards applicable to mechanical equipment in the water treatment and delivery fields. Ensure that facility specifications comply.
• Provides oral and written reports detailing results of problem investigations and economic justification for proposed changes.
• Acts as the resident field inspector on major and minor mechanical construction and maintenance projects. Reviews contractor payment requests and makes recommendation for payment.

SECONDARY DUTIES:

• Performs related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• A Bachelor's degree in mechanical, civil, sanitary or environmental engineering or a related field; and

• Five (5) to seven (7) years of experience with maintenance and operations of mechanical equipment associated with waterworks or wastewater systems or with manufacturing facilities; or
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated knowledge of process plant mechanical equipment operation and maintenance, general and specific knowledge of installation principles and practices; water plant experience preferred.
• Demonstrated abilities to work as part of a project team, to develop and maintain productive working relationships with external parties, and to function independently with minimal supervision.
• Familiarity with state-of-the-art asset management strategies including reliability centered maintenance, and preventative and predictive maintenance programs, and HVAC building management systems.
• Proficiency with personal computers, handheld computer devices, and knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), and