Plant Mechanic III

Are you an accomplished industrial mechanic with expertise in maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electromechanical equipment? If so, Fairfax County's Wastewater Collections Division is looking to hire you!

Wastewater Collections Division (WCD) is seeking an ambitious Plant Mechanic III to join a diverse group of mechanics in operating, maintaining, and repairing the county's wastewater pumping stations.

WCD manages and operates Fairfax County's wastewater collection system, consisting of nearly 3,400 miles of pipe, over 100,000 associated structures, 57 metering sites, and 70 pumping stations. WCD's organization includes approximately 140 sanitary sewer maintenance specialists and administrative support team members including heavy equipment operators, instrumentation technicians, industrial electricians, plant mechanics, administrative professionals, and professional engineers.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Conducts expert-level mechanical work on wastewater conveyance system equipment, including pumps, motors, generators, blowers, engines, and screening equipment.
• Undertakes general building maintenance at the Robert P. McMath facility and at all Wastewater pumping station sites maintained by the Fairfax County Wastewater Collection Division.
• Troubleshoots equipment issues and determines appropriate repair or replacement procedures.
• Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on specialized machinery in pumping stations, up to 600hp motors, sewage grinder pumps, and odor control systems.
• Utilizes common and specialized tools for repairs, precision measurement tools, and minor electrical work.
• Identifies and orders necessary repair parts, operates various lifting devices, and conducts force-main repairs.
• Manages general housekeeping duties at assigned pump stations.
• Adheres to safety regulations as prescribed by the Occupational Health & Safety Administration (OSHA), Virginia Occupational Safety & Health (VOSH), and Fairfax County Department of Public Works & Environmental Services.
• Provides daily guidance, training, and mentoring assigned to Plant Mechanic II, fostering skill development and promoting safe work practices.
• Utilizes county computers for training, online time, attendance, and contributes to career growth and performs additional duties as required.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to lead plant mechanics, maintenance crews and projects. You'll need to be able to translate your technical knowledge into everyday language, explain any changes that come up, and lead by example.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment; and able to manage multiple priorities, work under pressure and guide/delegate in meeting deadlines.
• Promotes communication, teamwork, and collaboration within the team.
• Detailed oriented with strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

• Benefits
• Retirement

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, training, and experience equivalent to the following: Graduation from high school, or a GED issued by a state department of education, or completion of a registered apprenticeship program plus five years of experience in the maintenance and repair of pumps, motors and other wastewater equipment.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
A valid driver's license.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, a pre-employment physical examination, and driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.

Subject to 24 hour call back and must, therefore, be able to work emergency overtime. Subject to working in adverse weather conditions and may be exposed to raw waste or environments generating methane gas.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
At least four years of experience in the following:

• Performing master-level preventive and corrective maintenance work on wastewater pumping equipment which may include: Pumps of various design up to 600hp, small electric motors, standby generators, blowers, gasoline and diesel engines, air compressors, comminutors, and/or screening equipment.
• Troubleshooting faulty equipment and determining the proper procedure to repair, replace, or otherwise rehabilitate, rebuild or fabricate parts for that equipment.
• Reading and interpreting equipment diagrams, process flow diagrams, and/or blueprints, and accurately identifying equipment and/or components needed to complete repairs.
• Performing work using precision measurement tools such a micrometer, dial indicator, feeler gauge, and torque wrench.
• Experience utilizing a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) and or Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) systems to track upcoming, in progress, and completed work as well as tracking time and materials.
• Performing routine inspections of industrial wastewater equipment.
• Performing required emergency repairs on production equipment necessary to address breakdowns.