Potomac Electrical & Mechanical Maintenance Manager
Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission, Potomac, MD, United States
Potomac Electrical & Mechanical Maintenance Manager
The
Potomac Electrical & Mechanical Maintenance Manager
plans, manages and supervises electrical and mechanical maintenance functions for the plant. This role works closely and collaboratively with the Chief Plant Operator and Plant Engineering Section Manager to ensure the highest reliability of all electrical and mechanical equipment and apparatuses at the facilities.
Responsibilities
Supervises employees including selecting or recommending selection, training, assigning and evaluating work, counseling, disciplining, and/or termination or recommending termination
Screens and interviews job applicants, prepares evaluations, recommends disciplinary actions, approves timesheets, discusses grievances with Shop Steward, recommends relevant training
Plans, assigns, manages and supervises the maintenance of electrical and mechanical process equipment of a plant or Division, reviews the work of others, and establishes priorities
Serves as a subject matter expert to determine if a person is qualified to perform a skilled task within the Production Department Career Ladder program
Performs planning and scheduling activities for corrective and preventive maintenance work
Oversees or takes the lead in the more difficult electrical or mechanical maintenance activities
Installs pumps, motors, pipes, valves, and electrical controls necessary to make a new pumping unit functional
Determines nature and extent of repairs and work sequences
Promotes safe work practices and investigates accidents
Confers with manufacturer representatives to explore new products and techniques
Recommends items to be included in the budget
Oversees the plant or group preventative maintenance program
Requisitions appropriate materials, and keeps abreast of availability of parts and equipment
Prepares a variety of reports and procedures, maintains detailed records
Reviews work orders for accuracy and completeness
Repairs and maintains motor controls and equipment up to 5KV including synchronous motors and variable speed controls
Repairs and maintains substation equipment up to 69KV including oil circuit breakers and transformers
Installs, maintains, repairs, and tests electrical systems, electric shop equipment and internal electrical power distribution facilities
Repairs and maintains pneumatic and hydraulic control systems on valves and bubbler systems
Installs a wide variety of other electrical or mechanical equipment
Stays current with technological advances and regulations in the electrical, mechanical, and electronic fields and industries
Performs inspections at new facilities to assure equipment is working properly and in accordance with specifications and provides guidance to contractors on their work
Confers with Project Managers and makes recommendations on design projects
Coordinates with utility companies to install new services or to make repairs to existing services
Participates in the Production Department E/M Duty Program
Drives a vehicle to conduct WSSC Water business
Other Functions
Performs other related duties as required.
Work Environment And Physical Demands
Work is performed at a large water treatment plant.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Thorough knowledge of the standard practices, materials, tools, and equipment of the electrical/mechanical trade
Thorough knowledge of construction, installation, operation and maintenance of electrical/mechanical systems, including installation and/or modification of all sizes of electrical conduit, cables, wires, switches, automatic starting equipment, etc.
Thorough knowledge of defects and faults in electrical wiring & appliances and corrective measures
Ability to work from drawings, schematics & specifications, including designing electrical installations of lighting, pumping stations and general type construction
Ability to use maintenance management programs to assist with planning and scheduling activities
Some knowledge of electronic repair practices and methods
Skill in the use of tools and adjusting defects in electrical and mechanical systems and equipment
Ability to plan and review the work of others
Good interpersonal communication skills
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
High School diploma or equivalent
5+ years of journey level electrical/mechanical technician or specialist experience
Additional Requirements
Possession of a valid driver’s license, with no more than 4 points, and the ability to obtain and maintain a WSSC Water driver’s permit within 90 days of hire or transfer date
Completion of the WSSC Water Financial Disclosure statement within 30 days of employment and annually thereafter
Employees in this position are designated or considered emergency personnel; therefore, the employee must report to work as scheduled or as directed by their supervisor when WSSC Water declares an event that requires emergency personnel to report to work
Preferences
Supervisory experience
5+ years of master electrical/mechanical technician or specialist experience or high voltage experience (5 KV and greater)
Completion of 2 years of college with course work in electrical/mechanical maintenance theory and practices or business management.
Salary $108,056 - $183,987
AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of the Commission to select new employees and to promote current employees without regard to race, sexual orientation, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, or handicap. The Commission does not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability and will make reasonable accommodation for any disability that does not result in undue hardship for the Commission.
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The
Potomac Electrical & Mechanical Maintenance Manager
plans, manages and supervises electrical and mechanical maintenance functions for the plant. This role works closely and collaboratively with the Chief Plant Operator and Plant Engineering Section Manager to ensure the highest reliability of all electrical and mechanical equipment and apparatuses at the facilities.
Responsibilities
Supervises employees including selecting or recommending selection, training, assigning and evaluating work, counseling, disciplining, and/or termination or recommending termination
Screens and interviews job applicants, prepares evaluations, recommends disciplinary actions, approves timesheets, discusses grievances with Shop Steward, recommends relevant training
Plans, assigns, manages and supervises the maintenance of electrical and mechanical process equipment of a plant or Division, reviews the work of others, and establishes priorities
Serves as a subject matter expert to determine if a person is qualified to perform a skilled task within the Production Department Career Ladder program
Performs planning and scheduling activities for corrective and preventive maintenance work
Oversees or takes the lead in the more difficult electrical or mechanical maintenance activities
Installs pumps, motors, pipes, valves, and electrical controls necessary to make a new pumping unit functional
Determines nature and extent of repairs and work sequences
Promotes safe work practices and investigates accidents
Confers with manufacturer representatives to explore new products and techniques
Recommends items to be included in the budget
Oversees the plant or group preventative maintenance program
Requisitions appropriate materials, and keeps abreast of availability of parts and equipment
Prepares a variety of reports and procedures, maintains detailed records
Reviews work orders for accuracy and completeness
Repairs and maintains motor controls and equipment up to 5KV including synchronous motors and variable speed controls
Repairs and maintains substation equipment up to 69KV including oil circuit breakers and transformers
Installs, maintains, repairs, and tests electrical systems, electric shop equipment and internal electrical power distribution facilities
Repairs and maintains pneumatic and hydraulic control systems on valves and bubbler systems
Installs a wide variety of other electrical or mechanical equipment
Stays current with technological advances and regulations in the electrical, mechanical, and electronic fields and industries
Performs inspections at new facilities to assure equipment is working properly and in accordance with specifications and provides guidance to contractors on their work
Confers with Project Managers and makes recommendations on design projects
Coordinates with utility companies to install new services or to make repairs to existing services
Participates in the Production Department E/M Duty Program
Drives a vehicle to conduct WSSC Water business
Other Functions
Performs other related duties as required.
Work Environment And Physical Demands
Work is performed at a large water treatment plant.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Thorough knowledge of the standard practices, materials, tools, and equipment of the electrical/mechanical trade
Thorough knowledge of construction, installation, operation and maintenance of electrical/mechanical systems, including installation and/or modification of all sizes of electrical conduit, cables, wires, switches, automatic starting equipment, etc.
Thorough knowledge of defects and faults in electrical wiring & appliances and corrective measures
Ability to work from drawings, schematics & specifications, including designing electrical installations of lighting, pumping stations and general type construction
Ability to use maintenance management programs to assist with planning and scheduling activities
Some knowledge of electronic repair practices and methods
Skill in the use of tools and adjusting defects in electrical and mechanical systems and equipment
Ability to plan and review the work of others
Good interpersonal communication skills
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
High School diploma or equivalent
5+ years of journey level electrical/mechanical technician or specialist experience
Additional Requirements
Possession of a valid driver’s license, with no more than 4 points, and the ability to obtain and maintain a WSSC Water driver’s permit within 90 days of hire or transfer date
Completion of the WSSC Water Financial Disclosure statement within 30 days of employment and annually thereafter
Employees in this position are designated or considered emergency personnel; therefore, the employee must report to work as scheduled or as directed by their supervisor when WSSC Water declares an event that requires emergency personnel to report to work
Preferences
Supervisory experience
5+ years of master electrical/mechanical technician or specialist experience or high voltage experience (5 KV and greater)
Completion of 2 years of college with course work in electrical/mechanical maintenance theory and practices or business management.
Salary $108,056 - $183,987
AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of the Commission to select new employees and to promote current employees without regard to race, sexual orientation, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, or handicap. The Commission does not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability and will make reasonable accommodation for any disability that does not result in undue hardship for the Commission.
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