Water and Sewerage Operating Mechanic

Organization Overview

The Energy & Utilities Division within Brookhaven National Laboratory's Facilities & Operations Directorate operates and maintains the Lab's electric transmission & distribution systems, site fire detection systems, central steam facility, central chilled water facility, potable water treatment facility, waste treatment facility, site energy management control systems, energy metering systems, and is responsible for the purchase of all bulk liquid fuels, natural gas and electricity.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Energy & Utilities Division has an opportunity to fill the position of Water and Sewerage Operating Mechanic. Under general supervision this employee would be responsible for repairs, maintains, and operates water and sewerage systems, related facilities and auxiliary equipment.

The hours of operation/shift for this position are M-F 8am-4:30pm. All mechanics shall work weekends, holidays, and overtime as required. This position reports to the Water and Sanitary Systems Supervisor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conducts rounds and inspections of water wells, treatment facilities, water storage facilities, and wastewater lift stations to ensure proper operation
• Ensures the proper operation of equipment, chemical feeds, and records all operating data.
• Maintain the operations log of all plant activities and cooling towers, records issues, and occurrences
• Troubleshoot and repair, water and sewage treatment, pumps, control valves, and equipment as directed
• Perform daily water treatment testing, sample collection, and add chemical additions as needed
• Identifies and repairs leaks on the water distribution system and wastewater collection system
• Installs and repairs of hydrants, valves, sampling stations, and new service connections
• Clears blockages in the wastewater collection system of sanitary waste using a jetter machine or by mechanical methods
• Performs video inspections of the wastewater collection system
• Provide informed communications effectively, accurately, and on a timely basis with supervisor and other operators
• Perform work effectively, efficiently, and safely
• Identify potential hazards, environmental concerns, and unsafe conditions or practices in work or at work site, and implement or suggest controls to minimize risk
• Respond to emergency situations, alarms, or occurrences in an appropriate manner
• Assist in maintaining a high level of housekeeping, inventory, and maintenance of tools.
• Perform utility mark-outs and locate valves and water/sanitary main from maps and drawings
• The above list of duties is not all inclusive of every duty performed by this position but does include the major elements in the job."

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• High School diploma or GED,
• Must obtain a Grade IIB-GW NYSDOH Community Water Systems Operator license within approximately one year of hire date.
• Some experience troubleshooting and repair of water distribution/treatment equipment, mechanical equipment, pumps, piping, valves, motors, etc.
• Possess a valid NYS driver's license
• Be able to complete all the requirements of the Job Training Assessment.
• Possess good written and verbal communication skills, including:
  • Ability to follow written instruction procedures, work orders, and similar documents.
  • Ability to sufficiently write/complete work orders and other required documents.
  • Ability to communicate verbally with customers, fellow workers and supervisors
• Must have a telephone and provide the number to BNL for callout and contact purposes.
• The above list of duties is not all inclusive of every duty performed by this position but does include the major elements in the job.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Current holder of a NYSDOH Grade IIB and/or Grade D water operator's license
• Current holder of a NYSDEC Grade 2A (or higher) Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator license
• Experience with the installation of piping and plumbing systems
• Familiar with the practice of taking various types of water samples and sampling techniques
• Experience maintaining cooling tower chemical treatment systems
• Familiarity with water distribution systems
• Knowledge and understanding of basic mathematical concepts
• Knowledge of disinfection processes

Environmental, Health, and Safety Requirements:

Must meet medical requirements of the position, including but not limited to:

• Standing, bending, and lifting, up to 50-lbs.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Ability to climb fixed and portable ladders and work at heights up to 30 feet.
• Able to use a respirator and other related safety equipment.
• Able to work outdoors/cold environments.
• Able to work in warm environments.
• Able to use power and air operated hand tools.
• Ability to operates forklifts, mobile cranes, or other heavy equipment.
• Able to work with machinery including benchtop grinders and similar.
• Act as a primary authorized employee for Complex Lock-out/Tag-out.
• Working in excavations performing shoveling and digging
• Ability to wear proper PPE such as safety glasses, safety shoes, and hearing protection.

Other Information:

The successful applicant will be required to join IBEW Local 2230 and maintain membership within 30 days of their start date.

The Lab's placement policy is to select the best qualified candidate for an available position. With respect to Bargaining Unit positions, candidates are considered in the following order: (1) present benefits-eligible employees within the department/division and/or appropriate bargaining unit, with preference for those within the immediate work group; (2) present benefits-eligible employees within the Laboratory; and (3) outside applicants. Brookhaven Laboratory is committed to providing fair, equitable and competitive compensation. The starting salary for this position is $39.58 per hour