About this position
Description:
Wellfield Maintenance Tech I
Classification: Hourly, Non-Exempt
Reports to: Wellfield Superintendent
Position Summary
The Wellfield Maintenance Tech I installs, maintains, and repairs machinery, equipment, structures, and piping in and around the wellfield The Wellfield Maintenance Tech I is also responsible for safely performing fusion operations as part of a fusing crew, ensuring precise assembly and connection of designated materials or components according to operational and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities & Duties
- Visually inspects and tests machinery and equipment used in and around the wellfield.
- Listens for unusual sounds from wellfield machines or equipment to detect malfunctions and discusses operational variations with supervisors or other maintenance workers to diagnose problems or repair equipment.
- Dismantles defective machines and equipment and installs new or repaired parts.
- Cleans and lubricates shafts, bearings, gears, and other machinery components used in the wellfield.
- Installs and repairs broken pipe, casing, and related wellfield equipment.
- Lays out, assembles, installs, and maintains piping systems and related equipment in and around the wellfield. Repairs and replaces gauges, valves, pressure regulators, and other associated equipment.
- Repairs and maintains physical structures of the facility.
- Sets up and operates machine tools such as drills and other equipment used to repair machinery in and around the wellfield.
- Operates butt-fusing machines used in and around the wellfield.
- Performs fusion operations as part of a fusing crew.
- Safely assembles and connects designated materials or components according to operational specifications.
- Repairs structures used in and around the wellfield.
- Responsible for all other duties as assigned.
Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
- Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem
Working Conditions
- Exposure to extreme heat, high humidity, direct sunlight, and variable weather conditions
- Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM) and uranium-bearing solutions in controlled environments
- Remote wellfield locations requiring travel on unpaved roads and uneven terrain
Physical Demands
- Standing and walking for extended periods
- Frequent bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, and climbing ladders or stairways
- Working at heights from ladders, platforms, or elevated structures
- Lifting and carrying materials, tools, and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds independently (heavier items with assistance)
- Must be able to detect and distinguish equipment and machinery sounds to identify potential malfunctions
- Ability to wear required PPE for extended durations
- Candidates must be able to successfully complete: pre-employment physical examination (if applicable), respirator medical clearance (if required)
Qualifications & Experience
- High School Diploma or GED
- Must have a valid driver's license
- Must be able to read and write in the English language
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos in English
- Ability to write simple correspondence in English
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measurement, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Qualifications & Experience
- High School Diploma or GED
- Must have a valid driver's license
- Must be able to read and write in the English language
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos in English
- Ability to write simple correspondence in English
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measurement, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals