Maintenance Mechanic at California American Water in Monterey, California

Job Description:

Founded in 1886, American Water is the largest and most geographically diverse publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company. With headquarters in Camden, NJ, the company employs over 6,800 dedicated professionals who provide regulated and market-based drinking water, wastewater and other related services to an estimated 15 million people in 46 states.  To learn more about American Water and additional career opportunities, visit www.amwater.com.

Primary Role

Performs and/or assists in the replacement, repair, preventative maintenance, calibration, and modification of equipment and facilities such as, but not limited to, level or pressure transmitters, transducers, digital recorders, data collection devices, generators, chemical feed equipment, analytical measuring devices, electrical distribution equipment, piping systems, process control equipment, telemetry equipment, etc.

Key Accountabilities

• Performs and/or assists in the replacement, repair, preventative maintenance, calibration, and modification of equipment and facilities such as, but not limited to, centrifugal and positive displacement machinery, transducers, recorders, data collection devices, diesel engines, generators, chemical feed equipment, analytical measuring devices, electrical distribution equipment, piping systems, process control equipment, telemetry equipment, etc.


• May be assigned to perform any responsibility that lies within the capabilities of the employee based on experience, knowledge, qualifications, and training.


• May be assigned to work all or a portion of scheduled hours at any production facility provided that they start and finish of the day is at normal reporting station.

Knowledge/Skills

• Working knowledge of hydraulic, electrical, and computer theories, applications, and hardware configurations


• Thorough understanding of the distribution system network including, but not limited to, gradients, capacities, interconnections, mapping, service territory and facility locations to ensure the safe, reliable and efficient operation and maintenance of water treatment facilities and related appurtenances.


• Working knowledge of company policies, procedures, and safety practices as well as state and federal regulations applicable to area of responsibility.


• Able to perform the essential functions and physical requirements of the job.


• Basic computer programming skills and abilities as it relates to the process control of flow, pressure, chemical, and electrical systems.


• Must have and maintain appropriate valid California Driver's License.


• Able to operate related Company equipment and vehicles.

Experience/Education

• 2-5 years of experience in maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, testing, and calibrating electrical and electronic equipment.


• High School diploma or equivalent.


• An associate's degree in Instrumentation/Electrical Technology is preferred.


• Must have and maintain certification as Water Distribution Operator Grade 1 by the State of California Water Resources Control Board, within one year of hire or reclassification date.

Travel Requirements

Regular out of district travel not required.

Competencies

Champions safety

Customer obsessed

Cultivates innovation

Nimble learning

Drives Results

Collaborates

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American Water is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because he or she is an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.

 

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