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The O&M Technician I performs a variety of operation and maintenance functions at water production and related facilities. This is an entry-level position that performs basic operational duties under the direction of a certified operator, performs maintenance tasks, and performs janitorial and laborer duties. Days and hours of duty may vary as required to fill other O&M Technician shift schedule, or under unusual circumstances.
Job Responsibility
Operates equipment manually and through instrumentation panels, computer terminals and programmable logic control units following process control procedures
Monitors and observes operating conditions, records observations and data in shift log
Diagnoses basic operational problems and takes corrective action per procedure
Performs routine CLAIR (cleaning, lubrication, adjustment, inspection and minor repair) on machines and related equipment
Reports and documents results of work performed and enters into appropriate database
Promptly reports any operational problems with machines or equipment to Lead or Supervisor
Collects water, wastewater, industrial waste, groundwater, sludge, residuals and/or gas samples according to schedule
Performs field tests (chemical, physical and biological) in order to pace chemical dosages for process and odor control units
Prepares chemical solutions, monitors supplies and recommends reorder
Performs routine lab tests and prepares reports per procedure
Performs routine instrument calibration for portable meters
Learns to inspect and becomes proficient at mechanical troubleshooting to determine repairs needed
Dismantles equipment to gain access to and repairs defective parts using hand tools, power tools and precision measuring and testing devices
Re-assembles and tests equipment ensuring safe and efficient operating condition is restored
Learns to troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic and electronic equipment and instrumentation
Performs manual labor including cleaning equipment, facilities and grounds as required and properly disposes of waste according to safety and environmental policies
Operates vehicles, mobile equipment and material handling equipment for operational and maintenance purposes
Requirements
High School Diploma/GED is required
Requires good reading, math, writing, scientific, and verbal communication skills
a mechanical aptitude
and the ability to read, interpret, and record data from meters, gauges, scales, panels, computer consoles, and other equipment
Must be able to obtain NJ T1 license within 18 months of hire
Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license with a safe driving record
The ability to perform tasks requiring standing and walking for extended periods of time
The ability to climb stairs, squat, and work with hands extended above head and in front of the body
Must be able to lift up to and carry 50 pounds
Requires close visual and hearing observation to detect non-conformance and machine malfunction
Constantly uses hands to finger, handle or feel
Works in various positions
works on ladders, catwalks, and supports at heights of 50 feet above the ground
Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds (occasionally 60 pounds) distances of 10 feet
Occasional stooping, bending or kneeling and entering confined spaces