Predictive Maintenance Tech I

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• Position Summary The Predictive Maintenance Tech I is an entry-level position that focuses on achieving competency through learning and understanding a variety of technical work and practices related to the maintenance, repair, and replacement of electrical and mechanical equipment utilized in New Braunfels Utilities’ water and wastewater systems.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE

• Assist with the installation and repair of electrical equipment including motors, generators, air compressors, refrigerant systems, variable frequency drives and motor controls
• Learn principles and practices associated with NEC, NFPA, OSHA, NLSC, electrical codes work methods with tools and operation of high and low voltages and emergency equipment
• Maintain tools, parts, equipment and materials required and inventory for assigned projects

MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE

• Assist with maintaining standard operating procedures for machinery and equipment
• Assist with repair of plant machinery and equipment with hoists, jacks, hand tools, welding equipment dial indicators, laser alignment, bearing pullers, and a number of other tools
• Perform beginner level diagnostic tests to resolve routine problems
• Learn to dismantle, construct, fabricate and assemble various components of facilities and industrial machinery or equipment
• Lubricate pumps and motors on regularly scheduled frequency
• Update and complete work orders in CMMS system

INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROLS MAINTENANCE

• Assist Instrumentation & Controls Team with instrumentation maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration, programming and field instrumentation, chemical analysis systems, communications network systems, chemical feed and detection systems

RELIABILITY CENTERED MAINTENANCE

• Learn to use condition assessment equipment including vibration analysis, infrared thermography, motor circuit analysis, oil analysis and precision laser alignment

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain regular attendance; leave schedule should be managed so as to not interfere with ability to accomplish tasks, including special projects and assignments with deadlines
• Adhere to NBU safety guidelines and practices at all times and in all situations
• Maintain a clean and safe work area, office, field site and vehicle as applicable
• Develop & maintain effective customer service skills for communications with co-workers, customers and the public in general
• Maintain strict confidentiality of business, employee and customer information in written and oral communications and safeguard sensitive documents
• Adhere to NBU policies and procedures
• Exemplifies NBU Core Values of Integrity, Stewardship, Team, Culture and Safety
• Participate in and support initiatives to reach annual NBU Performance Measures

Formal Education and Work Experience Requirements

Degree/Diploma Obtained: High School Diploma/GED Work Experience Time Frame: No Experience Required .

Certification and Licensures Requirements

• A valid Texas Driver’s License is required to operate a company vehicle

Other Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in Water/Wastewater Systems is recommended.
• Must reside within a thirty-minute response time of the NBU Service Center as measured by an internet mapping tool.