Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Responsibilities

• Perform all mechanical preventive maintenance tasks on Utility and Water Treatment equipment, ensuring safe and reliable operation.
• Conduct routine inspections and operational checks for systems including PCW, CHW, CW, CDA, HVAC, Exhaust Blowers, Cooling Towers, and other critical mechanical utilities.
• Respond promptly to equipment alarms, system malfunctions, and emergency conditions to minimize downtime and maintain facility safety.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical components such as pumps, valves, filters, gauges, fittings, motors, blowers, and associated piping systems.
• Assist Utilities and Water Treatment Technicians with routes, monitoring tasks, HMI system operation, and equipment performance checks as needed.
• Operate, interpret, and respond to HMI system controls, alarms, system flow paths, and instrumentation feedback.
• Maintain accurate operating logs, PM records, repair documentation, and system status updates.
• Support chemical loading/unloading, waste removal activities, and ensure compliance with facility safety procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment and utility spaces in alignment with 5S standards.
• Identify improvement opportunities to enhance reliability, reduce downtime, and increase equipment efficiency.
• Coordinate with leadership on planned shutdowns, equipment repairs, and corrective maintenance activities.
• Comply with all environmental, health, and safety regulations, responding to facility emergencies involving utilities or infrastructure when required.
• Perform other duties and special projects assigned by management.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Strong general mechanical knowledge base with the ability to perform PMs, troubleshooting, and repairs on Utility & Water Treatment systems.
• Knowledge of pumps, valves, pipefitting fundamentals, gauges, and common industrial mechanical components.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, I&C diagrams, blueprints, and piping flow paths.
• Experience operating HMI systems, including understanding alarms, controls, and system flow paths.
• Basic computer proficiency with MS Windows, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to pass a basic mechanical aptitude assessment during the interview process.
• Ability to meet the physical demands required to perform mechanical maintenance tasks, including climbing ladders, lifting equipment, and working in non–climate-controlled environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in mechanical maintenance within manufacturing, facility utilities, or industrial environments.
• Experience working with HVAC systems, cooling towers, CDA systems, and industrial process water systems.
• Familiarity with mechanical shutdown planning, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement activities.
• Experience supporting a large-scale industrial Utilities or Facilities Team.