Production Mechanic in Delran, New Jersey

Posted Range: 

$34.74/hour

This position may be eligible for annual incentive pay and contracted increases as determined by the collective bargaining agreement, and you will have the opportunity for continued salary growth. 

In addition to compensation, you will be offered a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), Defined Contribution Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, plus disability, paid time off, life insurance, voluntary benefits, health and wellness programs and much more! 

American Water is also proud to offer employees learning opportunities and work experiences to grow professionally! 

Production Mechanic responsibilites may include, but are not limited to:

• Perform and/or assist the replacement of, repairs to, and the preventative maintenance of and calibration and modification to, equipment and facilities, such as, but not limited to, centrifugal and positive displacement machinery, transducers, recorders, data collection devices, diesel engines, generators, chemical feed and storage equipment, analytical measuring devices, electrical distribution and equipment, piping systems, process control equipment, residual process equipment, telemetry equipment, buildings, and grounds.
• Operates water and wastewater facilities and related appurtenances including, but not limited to, chemical feed equipment, water treatment equipment, valves, hydrants, pumps, standby generation, and residual processing equipment to ensure the safe, reliable production and delivery of the highest quality water.
• Review, monitor, and adjust hydraulic and chemical processes to achieve and maintain established water quality standards and system requirements.
• Prioritize and coordinate tasks and/or activities required for the efficient and reliable operation of water treatment facilities and related appurtenances.
• Receive, deliver, and handle chemicals and materials in accord with established Company, State and/or Federal safety standards and/or practices.
• Maintain the appearance of water and wastewater facilities and grounds in accord with Company standards.
• Prepare and maintain accurate facility and system data, records, and reports. Utilize Company systems, software, programs, and devices as necessary to perform assigned duties.
• Conduct process and regulatory sampling as directed, in accordance with Company procedures and regulatory standards.
• Perform water treatment tests and evaluate water samples as directed, to ensure process water quality is within established parameters and, if necessary, adjust treatment processes to ensure the integrity of the water supply.
• Perform and/or assist with repairs to, and maintenance of, equipment and facilities such as, but not limited to, chemical pump cleaning, piping repairs and modifications, cleaning and painting of equipment and structures, machinery lubrication, pump adjustments, equipment analysis and data collection, vibration, temperature and electrical readings, and analytical water testing equipment.
• Serve as an active TCPA Extremely Hazardous Substance responder in the Company's TCPA Emergency Response Plan.
• Respond to inquiries accurately and professionally, and, when necessary, involve the appropriate individual(s) to resolve customer and Company related issues and to achieve the highest level of customer service in all areas of assigned responsibilities.
• Work rotating and/or fixed shifts including, but not limited to, weekends and holidays.
• Production Mechanics may be assigned to the Shift Mechanic and System Operator positions.
• Comply with all training initiatives and directives.
• Actively monitor, review, acknowledge and respond to (as applicable) all Company communications delivered via methos including, but not limited to, Company intranet, emails, phone calls, text messages, Microsoft Teams messages, and/or handwritten or printed notes, memos, or reports.