Maintenance Mechanic - Middlesex Water Company

The word RIGHT stands for what we VALUE: Respect, Integrity, Growth, Honesty and Teamwork.

Why join our team?

Middlesex Water Company (NASDAQ:MSEX) has been an industry leader since 1897. We promote professional and personal development in a work environment that is supportive and responsive. We understand the importance of our services and the individuals who uphold our reputation.

Joining our team means that you have a multitude of benefits that support you in and out of the workplace such as- full medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401k, paid time off, tuition assistance, learning and development opportunities, employee assistance program, and more. To learn more, please visit www.middlesexwater.com

Job Summary:

Under the supervision of the Superintendent of Production or Maintenance Foreman, the Maintenance Mechanic operates, repairs, installs and maintains equipment at the pumping station, water storage facilities, booster stations, metering pits and well fields.

The successful candidate will be passionate about supporting and driving the Company’s Values, RIGHT: Respect, Integrity, Growth, Honesty and Teamwork.

Work Performed:

• Maintains instrumentation including: Flow and pressure meters and recording devices, telephone transmitters and receivers, chemical release detection equipment and computer equipment.
• Maintains chemical feed equipment including chlorinators, and chemical metering pumps.
• Maintains facility heating and air conditioning equipment as needed.
• Maintains and tests system protection equipment including surge relief valves, altitude, air and pressure relief valves.
• Maintains and tests emergency equipment including backup generators, emergency lights and chlorine release response equipment.
• Maintains pumping equipment including lubrication, packing, vibration analysis, assembly and disassembly and electrical and SCADA troubleshooting.
• Maintains equipment repair records and parts inventories.
• Performs inspection of plant equipment, Intake station and metering pits.
• Performs emergency chemical release response and emergency equipment repair after suitable training period.
• Performs plant and facilities start up or shut down as required.
• Performs chemical receiving at main treatment plant and designated remote facilities.

• Performs installations or modifications to equipment and facilities as required for the operation of existing or newly installed facilities.
• Attends both in-house and vendor sponsored training courses and seminars as required.
• Assume on-call responsibilities after a suitable training period and work short notice overtime as required.

NOTE: Some mandatory overtime will be required as necessary to maintain facilities operation.

• Performs duties on weekends and holidays as scheduled.
• Snow removal at CJO Plant and remote facilities.
• Clean various basins, storage tanks and reservoirs as necessary.
• Performs all related duties as required by supervisor.
• As required, schedule maintenance activities when Maintenance Foreman or Superintendent of Production are unavailable.
• Adheres to and promotes the Company safety policy and practices as it pertains to the job.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have at least six years’ experience in the operation and maintenance of equipment pertinent to water facility operations.
• A specific trade skill in chemical feed system, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, etc. may be required at time of hire.
• Must have the ability to obtain T-1 license within three years of date of employment.
• Must have the ability to obtain New Jersey Black Seal License within three years of date of employment.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by any and all employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to lift up to 100 pounds, climb, crawl, stoop, reach, grasp, and stand.
• Work also emphasizes visual acuity, ability to smell, hearing, and speech.

Candidates must possess authorization to work in the United States.

Candidates must be able to pass a drug screen, pre-employment physical, background check, and have a valid driver’s license.

No phone calls please. We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those applicants who are being considered for the position or are currently employed by Middlesex Water Company will be contacted.

Middlesex Water Company and its' subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer.