Utility Plant Specialist - Mechanical

Posting number: 35M00000294

Department: Public Utilities

Job classification: Utility Plant Specialist*

Posting type: Open

Categories: Water Treatment, Utilities

Summary

The City of Richmond Department of Public Utilities seeks two qualified candidates to fill the Utility Plant Specialist - Mechanical positions in the Water Purification Plant Division.

Examples of duties

• Performing maintenance and repair to various types of mechanical equipment and plumbing;
• Assisting maintenance personnel in other classifications, such as plumbers and electricians, in performing their duties;
• Operating welder, drill, saw, grinder and other power equipment as necessary in performance of tasks;
• Performing installations and repairs of AC compressors, fan motors, valves and pumps;
• Determining repairs necessary on faulty equipment and makes repairs when necessary or notifies proper maintenance personnel to handle repairs;
• Maintaining log of work orders;
• Performing snow and ice removal.

 

Qualifications

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or GED
• No experience required
• Advancement through the broadband depends in part on additional experience (Zone II, minimum of 12 additional months of experience; Zone III, minimum of 18 additional months of experience; and Zone IV minimum of 36 additional months of experience
• An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification

 

LICENSING, CERTIFICATIONS, and OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires a valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record or must obtain a valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver's License within 30 days of hire.
• Zone II requires all the above plus Forklift certification OR the ability to obtain Forklift certification within 90 days of hire, and has ability to obtain a class B commercial driver’s license (CDL) within 12 months of hire.
• Zone III requires all the above plus VA Contractor Board Journeyman license.
• Zone IV requires all the above plus VA Contractor Board Master License.

PREFERRED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• A state Journeyman trade certification in mechanical field is preferred (i.e. HVAC, Plumbing, Backflow, Welding, and etc.);
• Two (2) years of experience in a related field;
• Working experience rebuilding centrifugal water pumps;
• Experience working with chemical feed hose pumps;
• Experience working in maintenance;
• Experience working with hand tools and power tools;
• Experience in record keeping of mechanical equipment;
• Ability to work in confined spaces;
• Must be capable of wearing a full face respirator and capable of passing a breathing test as well as being able to work around chemicals such as ammonia, alum, hypochlorite, lime and polymer used in water treatment;
• Valid Driver's License is required;
• Class B or higher CDL is a plus.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
TYPICAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: These are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.

Knowledge (some combination of the following):

• Conduit bending and installation
• Electric motor/wiring Megger testing
• National Electrical Code
• NFP 70E and Arc Flash Hazards
• Principals of boiler maintenance and operations
• Principles of HVAC
• Centrifuges
• Chemical metering
• Electrical and mechanical equipment used at a utility plant (e.g. water purification, pumping,  and wastewater equipment)
• CMMS automated system
• Utility plant operations
• Safety practices and principles

 

Skills (some combination of the following):

• Troubleshooting electrical circuits
• Updating, repairing, and replacing plant lighting systems
• Maintaining and repairing electrical systems ranging from 120 volts to 4160 high voltage
• Disassembling pumps
• Carpentry and plumbing
• Reading and understanding drawings, blueprints, and maps
• Using and operating various equipment safety and correctly
• Using chemicals properly
• Working with vendors