Plant Operations Assistant

2 months ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago Full time

Job Summary

The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago is seeking a skilled Oil Equipment Technician to join our team. As an Oil Equipment Technician, you will be responsible for assisting in the operation and maintenance of assigned equipment in a sewage treatment plant, pumping station, or power plant.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist in the operation, regulation, repair, and lubrication of assigned mechanical equipment within a water reclamation complex and/or pumping station.
  • Lubricate plant mechanical equipment, including pumps, blowers, fans, valves, sluice gates, coarse/fine screens, conveyors, centrifuges, and linkages, as instructed.
  • Observe operating conditions of equipment, make minor adjustments and repairs, and report unusual operation conditions and repair requirements to your supervisor.
  • Read and record meter, gauge, and chart readings, and change meter charts and keep operating records.

Other Job Functions

  • Transport lubricants and equipment to various locations within a water reclamation plant and pumping station.
  • Clean assigned equipment and work areas, and perform other routine housekeeping duties as instructed.
  • Flush out and replace oil and collect oil and/or water samples from final tanks as directed.
  • Properly fill and maintain containers of lubricants.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Environmental Conditions

Typical duties involve exposure to industrial equipment or operations, including working near operating mechanical equipment and loud noise. Duties may also involve working in close proximity to or in conjunction with construction activities. Work may be performed in a variety of weather conditions and may involve working in confined spaces or at heights. Duties could include contact with hazardous or toxic materials and exposure to noxious odors. Some positions require the operation of a District vehicle.

Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Some knowledge of the operating and maintenance requirements of high-pressure stationary boilers.
  • Some knowledge of the lubrication requirements of pumps, blowers, fans, and similar equipment.
  • Some knowledge of the tools, methods, and practices used in lubricating and maintaining boilers and their auxiliaries.
  • Some knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the work, including those associated with boilers, high-pressure steam lines, and valves.
  • Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
  • Ability to read and record a variety of meters, gauges, and charts.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Graduation from a standard senior high school or the equivalent and two years of experience in engine or boiler room operating work.

Substitution

Additional experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Promotional Requirement

  • One year of service with the District as a Turbine Laborer or as a Maintenance Laborer A.
  • Civil service status in one of the foregoing classifications.

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