OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN III

We have positions opening soon in our desert locations. The position will be up to 6mos with a potential of extending longer term.

Only topnotch candidate will be considered. Please verify all information ( education, criminal, DMV background ) status is accurate with proof...before your candidate begin working for MWD. Doing this will prevent them from failing our BG if they're extended an District Temp opportunity. We're only interested in candidates who meet our minimal qualifications.

Eagle Mountain Pumping Plant (POSITION: 1 MECHANIC)
15500 Healthcare Truck Road
Desert Center, CA 92239

Julian Hinds Pumping Plant (POSITION: 1 MECHANIC )
100 Hayfield Road
Desert Center, CA 92239

Iron Mountain Pumping Plant (POSITION: 1 MECHANIC)
(*While working Iron Mtn housing will be provided.)
6001 Iron Mountain Pumping Plant Road
Earp, CA 92242

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THE METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNI

OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN III
(MECHANICAL OR ELECTRICAL)
(SKILLED)

Group-Section: Water System FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Classification: Operations and
Operations - Various Bargaining Unit: FSCME Maintenance Technician
Salary Grade: 36 Job #: T10

JOB SUMMARY
Utilizes and advances mechanical/electrical skills, experience and knowledge in the practices, procedures, and methods of installing, maintaining, and repairing both general and complex water utility and facility mechanical/electrical systems. Performs monitoring, inspecting installing and repairing
mechanical/electrical equipment and related systems for reliable operating condition and performance, including predictive and diagnostic testing, preventive and corrective maintenance, improving equipment nd asset capacity and upgrading systems to meet conveyance and distribution and treatment, operating nd service demands.

Performs maintenance and improvements to a variety of mechanical/electrical equipment related to
Metropolitan's significant revenue-generating assets, systems, processes, supporting facilities and
infrastructure including those within treatment and pump plants, chemical unloading and transfer
facilities, conveyance and distribution structures, reservoirs, hydroelectric plants and right-of-ways.
Employees in this title ensure ongoing reliability and capacity, primarily through maintenance activities, to ensure the operational service necessary to convey, store, treat and distribute water and hydroelectric power effectively to member agencies and other customers.

Conveyance and Distribution
ctivities in conveyance and distribution include utilizing and advancing skills, and inspecting,
maintaining, and improving mechanical/electrical systems associated with large equipment,
infrastructure, and assets such as pumps, turbines, generators, motors, compressors, valves, turnouts,
nd hydraulic systems, pipelines, feeders and canals, control and pressure-relief structures, reservoirs,
nd other appurtenances and processes related to the effective delivery of water and electric power.
lso, activities include operating utility trucks, cranes/rigging and heavy equipment. Operational activities include water flow changes and adjusting flow pressure settings in control and pressure relief structures, including shutdown and outage operations for maintenance such as dewatering, disinfecting and refilling.

Treatment Plants
ctivities in treatment include utilizing and advancing skills, and inspecting, maintaining, and improving the reliability of mechanical/electrical equipment such as chemical feed systems, ozone generators and related systems, flash mixers, flocculators, filter beds, geared drive equipment, sedimentation basins,
tanks, valves, pumps, compressors, piping systems and slide gates, as well as processes such as chemical unloading and transfer, reclamation systems and sludge removal systems. Also, activities include
operating utility trucks, cranes/rigging and heavy equipment. Operational activities include those
responsibilities associated with effective water flow and treatment such as operating valves and
performing minor adjustments and calibrating chemical feed and similar systems.

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Pumping Plants
ctivities in pumping plants include utilizing and advancing skills in operating and maintaining large
equipment such as generators and motors, overhead hoists and cranes, compressors and pneumatic
systems, hydraulic power units, domestic water systems in plant and residential facilities and other
ssociated pump plant mechanical equipment and systems. Preventive and corrective mechanical
maintenance duties include, but are not limited to: lubricating bearing, rebuilding various pumps and
valves, repairing and installing piping, troubleshooting and repairing water system equipment failures,
lubricating and exercising small and large diameter valves and actuators, rebuilding, replacing and
installing pumps, refurbishing and/or rebuilding valves and associated piping, operational duties and high-
voltage switching operations.
Work in treatment and pump plants, and conveyance and distribution involve collecting a wide variety of operational process and maintenance data including equipment readings, treatment and conveyance flow information and water quality samples to ensure reliable operations, equipment and asset maintenance, and protection/security of public health and District assets on a routine and emergency response basis.

SUPERVISION:

Received:
General and sometimes minimal supervision is given to ensure proper adherence to standards,
procedures, rules and practices; deviations are referred to a supervisor or lead person. Checking for
quality workmanship is accomplished on a routine basis. As the employee progresses in skill, knowledge nd experience, minimal supervision may be appropriate. Direction is provided on the tasks to be
undertaken with latitude to rearrange work sequences and discriminate between established practices and/or methods. Guidance on the approach to standard circumstances, tasks and activities is provided in procedures, manuals, rules or common craft practice. A lead person or supervisor provides guidance on the approach to tasks or activities encountered in non-standard or uncommon circumstances.

Receives oversight from the Team, Unit, Section, Assistant Group, or Group Manager.

Given:
s a lead may exercise technical and/or functional direction over assigned staff.
Specific attention is given to on-the-job training and development of O&M Technician I and II employees, in order that those employees attain specialized knowledge and skills to advance to O&M Technician III.

JOB DUTIES
Performs general and advanced mechanical/electrical maintenance tasks and activities at treatment
plants, chemical unloading and transfer facilities, conveyance and distribution structures, reservoirs,
hydroelectric plants, along right-of-ways and at other facilities utilizing equipment processes and systems to ensure ongoing reliability of water and power delivery.

Conveyance and Distribution

1. Performs a wide variety of mechanical/electrical preventive and corrective maintenance (PM/CM) on
conveyance and distribution related systems, processes and facilities to ensure conveyance and
distribution reliability that may include work on valves of various sizes, configuration, and operation control (manual and motor) including pneumatic and hydraulic systems, pipelines, feeders,
queducts, canals, siphons, reservoirs, pumps, motors, generators, lubrication and cooling
equipment, control and pressure relief structures and associated equipment/assets, cranes and
rigging systems.

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2. Performs PM and CM activities on large-scale water conveyance and distribution infrastructure and
ssets including aqueducts, tunnels, pipelines, siphons, feeders, canals, and reservoirs to maintain distribution system integrity, capacity and operational reliability.

3. Utilizes state-of-the-art technology, performs predictive and preventive maintenance activities to
determine infrastructure and equipment wear, and performs predictive analysis through laser
lignment, vibration and oil analysis to anticipate maintenance needs and determine appropriate ctions to maintain and enhance equipment life and uptime.

4. Performs maintenance tasks and activities at hydroelectric plants, pumping plants, and other facilities
with mechanical/electrical equipment to ensure ongoing water and power reliability.

5. Performs the preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical/electrical systems necessary for
standby power generators and associated systems to maintain operational readiness during outages
or other emergencies.

6. Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on valves of differing size, configuration, age and
operating control systems. May include lubrication, exercise, and repair and replacement of parts to ensure effective water movement and valve longevity.

7. Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on pressure relief and pressure control structures to
ensure reliable operations of water distribution components and functions, and PM and CM to ensure structure integrity, safety, security and appearance standards.
8. Operates and monitors valves to make flow changes and adjust pressure settings for routine
operations, shutdowns, or other operating conditions requiring safe and effective transfer or
djustment in the movement of water.

9. Rebuilds and repairs conveyance and distribution infrastructure, equipment, systems and processes
s necessary, requiring planning, fabrication of parts, welding and/or assembly and installation to bring equipment/processes to as-designed operating condition.
10. Improve mechanical/electrical systems associated with construction and improvement projects such
s building and infrastructure enhancements directly associated with conveyance and distribution
systems including modifications, rebuilding, and relocating structures, assets and equipment.

11. Performs complex or routine predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance on
mechanical/electrical systems associated with large motors, pumps, generators, turbines, valves, varied equipment and other mechanical/electrical related systems associated with the effective movement of water and power.
12. Utilizes instrumentation to test and monitor the capabilities, limits, and effectiveness of equipment
nd subsystems of equipment, as well as other mechanical/electrical processes and systems directly
related to power and water systems, to measure the ongoing effectiveness of those systems and to
ssure the quality of maintenance and/or improvements.
13. Performs water analysis such as PH, hardness, chlorine and ammonia at various facilities including
reservoirs, to test for contaminates and other essential water quality elements.
14. Regularly inspecting, testing, calibrating and record readings for a variety of mechanical/electrical
systems and equipment to meet reliable equipment life and service expectations, including motors,

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compressors, valves, pumps, flow meters, cranes and lifts, chemical storage and feed systems, basins and related equipment to ensure effective water operations and movement.

15. Assists with planning and coordination of scheduled PdM, PM, and CM, as well as unplanned outages,
shutdowns, and other emergency situations, to minimize equipment downtime and interruption of
service to member agencies or other customers.
16. Performs and/or assists in the drafting, design, and development of procedures, manuals, orders and
similar documentation to ensure safe operating techniques and for use as training materials.

Treatment Plants

1. Performs wide variety of mechanical/electrical preventive and corrective maintenance on water
treatment related systems, processes and facilities. PM and CM activities includes work on oxygen generation and ozone equipment, valves, pneumatic and hydraulic control systems, pumps,
generators, lubrication and cooling equipment, chemical feed systems, and associated equipment.

2. Performs PM and CM activities on large-scale water treatment assets, systems and processes
including flocculators, filter beds, flash mixers, conveyor systems, sedimentation basins, storage tanks, slide gates, pipes, valves and varied drive and control systems to maintain plant integrity, capacity and operational reliability.

3. Utilizes state-of-the-art technology, and performs predictive and preventive maintenance activities to
determine equipment wear, including predictive analysis through laser alignment, vibration and oil
nalysis to anticipate maintenance needs and determine appropriate actions to maintain and enhance equipment uptime.

4. Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical/electrical systems necessary for
standby power generators and associated systems to maintain operational readiness during outages or other emergencies.

5. Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on Chemical Unloading Facility equipment,
processes and systems to include piping, valves, structures, standpipes, metering and monitoring equipment, alarms and test equipment. Operate and monitor valves, gauges and other chemical transfer and mixing systems to ensure safe and effective transfer, distribution and transportation of chemicals and movement of rolling stock or other lading equipment.

6. Repairs and rebuilds of treatment equipment, systems and processes as necessary requiring
ppropriate planning, fabrication of parts, welding and/or assembly and installation to bring equipment/processes to designed operating condition.

7. Improves mechanical/electrical systems associated with construction and improvement projects such
s building and plant enhancements directly associated to water treatment systems including modifications, rebuilding, and relocating plant assets and equipment.

8. Performs routine predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance on mechanical/electrical systems
ssociated with large motors, pumps, generators, turbines, valves, varied treatment process equipment and other mechanical/electrical related systems associated with treatment plants.

9. Utilizes instrumentation to test and monitor the capabilities, limits, and effectiveness of equipment
nd subsystems of equipment, as well as other mechanical/electrical processes and systems directly

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related to power and water systems, to measure the ongoing effectiveness of those systems and to ssure the quality of maintenance and/or improvements.

10. Performs regular inspections, tests, calibrations, and record of readings for a variety of
mechanical/electrical systems and equipment to meet reliable equipment life and service
expectations, including motors, compressors, valves, pumps, flow meters, cranes and lifts, chemical storage and feed systems, basins tanks, valves and related equipment to ensure effective water output of treatment plants.
11. In accordance with district required training work with hazardous chemicals such as chlorine, ozone,
cids, caustics and ammonia.
12. Assists with planning and coordination of scheduled PdM, PM, and CM, as well as unplanned outages,
shutdowns, and other emergency situations, to minimize equipment downtime and interruption of
service to member agencies or other customers.

13. Performs and/or assists in the drafting, design, and development of procedures, manuals, orders and
similar documentation to ensure safe operating techniques and for use as training materials.

Pumping Plant

1. Performs a wide variety of journey mechanical preventive and corrective maintenance on aqueduct
pumping plant related systems, processes and facilities to ensure aqueduct plant reliability that may include work on: large rotating equipment, overhead hoists and cranes, rigging systems,
compressors, hydraulic power units, valves of various sizes, configuration and operation control
(manual, hydraulic and motor) including pneumatic and hydraulic process controls.

2. Performs a wide variety of preventive and corrective maintenance on pipelines, feeders, aqueducts,
canals, siphons, reservoirs, pumps, motors, generators, lubrication and cooling equipment, control
nd head gate structures and associated equipment/assets.

3. Rebuilds and repairs aqueduct pumping plant infrastructure, equipment, systems and processes as
necessary, requiring planning, fabrication of parts using general machine shop equipment, welding nd/or assembly and installation to bring equipment/processes to as-designed operating tolerances nd conditions.

4. Completes preventive and corrective activities on large-scale water conveyance and distribution
infrastructure and assets including aqueducts, delivery lines, head gates and associated structures, pipelines, aqueduct sand traps, canals, radial gates and reservoirs, to maintain distribution system integrity, capacity, and operational reliability.
5. Utilizes state-of-the-art technology such as SCADA, perform predictive and preventive maintenance
ctivities to determine infrastructure and large rotating and moving equipment wear. Assist with the
performance of predictive analysis through laser alignment, vibration and oil analysis to anticipate
maintenance needs and determine appropriate actions to maintain and enhance equipment life and
uptime.

6. Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on valves of differing size, configuration, age, and
operating control systems. May include lubrication, exercising and repair, and replacement of parts to ensure effective water movement and valve longevity.

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7. Perform preventive and corrective maintenance to ensure structure integrity, safety, security and
ppearance standards of all pumping plant and residential facilities.

8. Performs and/or assist with improving mechanical systems associated with construction and
improvement projects such as building and infrastructure enhancements directly associated with
pumping plant and residential systems including modifications, rebuilding, and relocating structures, ssets, and equipment.

9. Completes, at times in collaboration with Specialist level or Control Technicians, complex predictive,
preventive, and corrective maintenance on mechanical/electrical systems associated with large motors, pumps, generators, valves, varied equipment and other mechanical related systems ssociated with the effective movement of water and power.

10. Utilizes instrumentation to test and monitor the capabilities, limits, and effectiveness of equipment
nd subsystems of equipment, as well as other mechanical processes and systems directly related to power and water systems, to measure the ongoing effectiveness of those systems and to assure the quality of maintenance and/or improvements.

11. Performs water analysis such as PH, hardness, chlorine and turbidity measurement at various
facilities including reservoirs, to test for contaminates and other essential water quality elements. Responsible for collection of bacteriological samples.
12. Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on circulating, fire and domestic water distribution
systems and swimming pool maintenance. When necessary maintain septic and associated systems.

13. Regularly inspects, tests, calibrates, and records readings for a variety of mechanical/electrical
systems and equipment to meet reliable equipment life and service expectations, including motors, compressors, valves, pumps, flow meters, cranes and lifts, chemical storage and feed systems, sand traps and related equipment to ensure effective water operations and movement.

14. Assists with the planning and coordination of scheduled predictive, preventive and corrective
maintenance, as well as unplanned outages, shutdowns, and other emergency situations, to minimize equipment downtime and interruption of service to member agencies or other customers.
15. Performs operational duties which include: setting up, starting, stopping, and securing main pump
units, monitoring, inspecting, recording, calculating, and reporting pump plant operations data and
operating conditions of main motors, pumps, power transformers, and related pump plant
equipment, water flow changes, including dewatering and refilling pipelines in association with
system maintenance and repairs, earthquake and emergency response, switching operations and
safety related inspections of facilities and systems. Handle and log hazardous materials and
maintains storage area.

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EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:
High school diploma or GED in addition to 3 years experience as demonstrated by practical application of general and advanced techniques and practices specific to the operation, maintenance and repair of
mechanical/electrical systems in a treatment or pump plant, power generation systems and related
pparatus.
Required Knowledge of: Employees in this title are at the skilled-level, and utilize and advance skills through classroom and on-the-job training or they are gaining experience by working with journey-level Technicians to enhance their skills to competently:
Understand theories and practices of mechanical/electrical systems and their application to large-scale mechanical/electrical systems and equipment related to hydroelectric power plants, water treatment and distribution systems, as well as general and utility facility mechanical/electrical systems, applying
methods, practices, machine shop equipment for metal fabrication, and tools to ensure reliable
operations for the movement and treatment of water, generation of power, and optimization of assets and equipment to meet operational demands within established limits and standards, contemporary
maintenance reliability analysis and troubleshooting methods including determination of failure causes, diagnostic analysis through failure mode, and root cause analysis, using traditional analog and precision digital instruments to ensure critical measurements and alignments as part of diagnostic and predictive maintenance, including laser alignment equipment, analog and digital meters, calipers and other tools related to close tolerance analysis and work, and safety practices and regulations for operating or
working near mechanical/electrical equipment, high voltage systems, hazardous materials, and associated tools and equipment.
Required Skills and Abilities to: Learn and utilize mechanical/electrical engineering data necessary to effectively implement predictive, preventive, corrective, and improvement activities. Perform and/or
ssist in the planning, design, layout and development of procedures, manuals, orders and similar
documentation to ensure safe operating techniques and/or for training, ability to interpret complex
schematics, blueprints, mechanical/electrical diagrams, instructions, manuals, operating and maintenance procedures, and specifications related to water treatment, conveyance and distribution and pump plant, s well as building, facility and hydroelectric power systems/equipment, and experience to utilize tools nd diagnostic equipment to test and monitor equipment and asset condition, as well as repair, install nd replace equipment necessary to meet water and electrical generation demand and/or capacity, use nd maintain mechanical/electrical tools and equipment traditionally used in hydroelectric plants, pump plants, treatment plants, and within water and power control and distribution infrastructure and facilities, ability to apply and guide others in adhering to apply and guide others in adhering to safety practices and regulations for operating or working near mechanical/electrical equipment, high voltage systems,
hazardous materials, and associated tools and equipment.

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CERTIFICATES, LICENSES and REGISTRATIONS REQUIREMENTS
Employees in this position may be required to obtain and maintain the following certifications, licensing nd registrations:

Conveyance and Distribution:
• Valid Drivers license from state of residency equivalent to a California Class A, B, and/or C with
ppropriate commercial license endorsements
• Forklift certification
• Manlift certification
• Diver Certification
• MWD High Voltage Switching Certification
• Welding Certificate
• Water Distribution Certification

Treatment:
• Valid Drivers license from state of residency equivalent to a California Class A, B, and/or C with
ppropriate commercial license endorsements
• Forklift Certification
• Manlift Certification
• SCBA and Respirator Certification
• Diver Certification
• Welding Certificate
• Crane Operator Certificate
• Chemical Responder Certification
• MWD High Voltage Certification

Pumping Plants:
• Valid Drivers license from state of residency equivalent to a California Class A, B, and/or C with
ppropriate commercial license endorsements
• Crane Certifications
• Water Treatment Certification Grade II
• Welding Certification
• Chemical Responder Certification
• Forklift Certification
• Manlift Certification
• Diver Certification
• MWD High Voltage Certification

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

Expectations of Hours of Service, Emergency and Stand-by Service:
Employees in this position may be required to work off-shift hours and/or stand-by service to address operational needs and emergencies as required. May be required to work extended periods away from the normal reporting location.

Physical Demands:
Heavy tasks may require lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds, with intermittent need to lift and carry materials and/or equipment weighing up to 100 pounds with assistance. Frequently
requires pushing, pulling, turning and positioning parts, assemblies, equipment and tools weighing as
much as 100 pounds with assistance. May be required to lift and move heavy items with the assistance of others and with lifting devices such as jacks, hoists and cranes of varied types and capacities. Physical effort includes frequent walking, stooping, bending, reaching, standing, kneeling and sitting for long

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periods of time. May be required to use Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) or other respiratory filtration and personal protection devices.

Work Environment:
Work is performed indoors and outdoors at large pumping, treatment, hydroelectric or control facilities, or associated assets, under all types of conditions including extreme temperatures, open and confined spaces ranging from crawl spaces to sub-structures as well as varied types of terrains. Job tasks
frequently require working from heights and functioning from lifts, hoists, scaffolds, and cranes over
surfaces ranging from earthen materials to concrete, steel and water. Work frequently is conducted in close proximity to high volume/pressurized water, as well as exposed, electrically energized equipment including high voltage systems. The work environment often involves exposure to equipment and tools producing high levels of noise, as well as potentially dangerous materials, chemicals, and machinery that require careful adherence to extensive safety precautions, rules and regulations.

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