Industrial Maintenance Specialist

Our Hawaii office has an opening for a self-motivated Maintenance Specialist with 5+ years of experience supporting industrial facilities. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience installing and performing preventive and corrective maintenance on industrial equipment and systems (e.g., pumps, valves, motors, blowers, instrumentation, and basic electrical/mechanical systems), either in a utility environment or in a consulting/contractor role. This position is field-forward and requires strong troubleshooting and mechanical skills, a commitment to safety, and the ability to coordinate closely with operators, mechanics, engineers, and management to keep assets reliable and compliant.

 

This role also includes advanced Operations & Maintenance (O&M) support for water/wastewater treatment operations, including solving diverse operational and equipment issues, applying specialized maintenance expertise to improve reliability, and helping establish or refine techniques and approaches. The position may act as a project lead while still functioning as an individual contributor.

 

Responsibilities  

• Carry out advanced technical tasks associated with water/wastewater treatment operations and maintenance.
• Coordinate and lead activities related to maintenance and management processes.
• Ensure process optimization for efficient workflow.
• Apply knowledge of hazardous waste treatment and management protocols to workplace procedures.
• Create and maintain standard operating procedure and job hazard analysis documentation.
• Oversee regulatory compliance within the operational scope.
• Perform field sampling and data collection for analysis.
• Oversee staff augmentation as required.
• Conduct operability and safety audit and reviews to ensure smooth operation.
• Flexibility to adapt and execute various additional assignments based on evolving needs.

 

Preferred Experience

• Provide guidance on day-to-day preventive and corrective maintenance practices at wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, and related facilities.
• Carry out advanced technical tasks associated with water/wastewater treatment operations and maintenance.
• Coordinate and lead activities related to maintenance and management processes, support process optimization for efficient workflow.
• Create and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs); support maintainability reviews to ensure smooth operation.
• Oversee regulatory compliance within the operational scope; apply knowledge of hazardous waste treatment and management protocols to workplace procedures.
• Perform field sampling and data collection for analysis, as needed to support operational troubleshooting and optimization.
• Oversee staff augmentation as required and coordinate work activities to meet evolving operational needs.
• Inspect, diagnose, and troubleshoot process equipment (e.g., pumps, blowers, mixers, motors, grinders, valves, gates, actuators) to restore service and increase reliability.
• Identify routine preventive maintenance needs (lubrication, alignment checks, belt/drive inspection, seal and bearing checks) and document findings and follow-up actions.
• Supporting instrumentation and controls upkeep by performing basic checks and coordinating needs (e.g., calibration support, sensor cleaning, verifying signals/alarms), escalating complex issues to I&C/SCADA specialists.
• Use of a CMMS/work order system to evaluate maintenance work; identify anticipated parts usage, labor, and specialty subcontractors.
• Coordinate with operations staff to plan equipment outages, work sequences, and return-to-service verification.
• Assist with spare parts management (inventory counts, reorder triggers, vendor coordination) and recommend standardization or reliability improvements.
• Understand asset management and assist with development of an asset management program.
• Perform daily field inspections at plants and remote sites; respond to urgent maintenance needs as assigned. Troubleshoot mechanical malfunctions affecting pumps, valves, actuators, and other process equipment.
• Communicate and coordinate with project teams including engineers, operators, subject matter specialists, and client management to plan work and report status.
• Independently manage assignments to meet safety, schedule, quality, and budget expectations; contribute to maintenance work plans and continuous improvement initiatives.

 

Mentorship

• May provide mentorship, guidance, support, and knowledge-sharing to help less experienced team members develop their skills and grow within their roles.

 

Skills and Competencies

• Comprehensive knowledge of water/wastewater treatment pl