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SolveNow lists this Lead Mechanic opportunity in westerly, Rhode Island. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Lead Mechanic
Westerly, Rhode Island, United States
Qualifications:
Knowledge of electrical systems 480v three phase, VFDs, and control circuits.
Knowledge of mechanical troubleshooting and repairs, including pumps and valves.
Five (5) plus years of experience in the maintenance field.
Supervisory experience – May include direct reports or overseeing major projects.
Excellent oral and written communications, self-motivation, team-oriented work practices, strong technical problem-solving skills.
Experience with planning, scheduling, and inventory control.
Experience developing and working within an approved budget. Specifically tracking costs, adjusting activities to stay on budget, and optimizing labor and materials.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Experience with using a CMMS for work orders and PMs.
Valid State Driver's License with no major infractions
The ability to weld and fabricate.
Knowledge of safe work practices and principles and methods of wastewater treatment.
Knowledge of principles of budget preparation and expenditure control.
Proficient with computer software, including data management systems, and possess the ability to operate plant PLCs and SCADA systems.
Demonstrated ability to engage and motivate teams and to respond to emergency situations.
Ability to serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the client, the general public, coworkers, elected and appointed officials.
Ability to travel/walk to job sites to develop work plans with technicians and management.
Demonstrated ability to engage and motivate teams and to respond to emergency situations
Responsibilities:
We are seeking a Lead Mechanic to join our collaborative team in Westerly, Rhode Island. As the Lead mechanic you'll work with project staff to maintain the plant operations equipment, laboratory, facility, and collection system as required. Working with other members of our team, you'll apply knowledge of the principles, methods, and tools employed in the general maintenance of engines, pumps, valves, motors, and related equipment; wastewater process control; permit compliance; and safe work practices. You'll also help diagnose operating problems and assist with determining effective correction procedures. The work related to this field will be PM, PDM, corrective, and emergency work. When needed, you'll schedule and work with outside contractors. You'll prepare required reports, maintain the CMMS, and assure complete recordkeeping procedures as well as perform plant inspections to determine the efficiency of equipment, cleanliness, and maintenance activities, including remedial action in emergencies, and supervise, evaluate, and train employees. The job does require on-call when the candidate does feel comfortable and the potential for weekend and holiday OT as required.
Worksite address
westerly, RI, 02891, US
Who can apply
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