• Water Treatment Plant Mechanic

    NOV (Elko, NV)


    Job Summary:

    This is a temporary position for the period of June through mid-November 2025.

     

    The Water Treatment Plant Mechanic is responsible for the maintenance, repair, and optimization of mechanical equipment and infrastructure supporting a water treatment facility. This includes pumps, motors, piping systems, and other infrastructure associated with multiple evaporation ponds and a surface land application system used to discharge treated water.

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Inspect, maintain, and repair mechanical components of the water treatment plant, including pumps, blowers, valves, piping, and motors.

    + Perform routine maintenance on equipment associated with water management infrastructure, including aeration systems and monitoring devices for treatment ponds.

    + Support the operation and maintenance of a surface land application system used for the discharge of treated water.

    + Monitor system performance and assist with troubleshooting operational issues related to flow distribution, pressure, and water quality.

    + Ensure proper functioning of pump stations, chemical feed systems, and flow control mechanisms.

    + Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs, and inspections.

    + Follow safety and environmental compliance procedures and assist in the development of maintenance protocols.

    + Collaborate with plant operators, engineers, and other maintenance staff to ensure efficient and reliable system performance.

    Qualifications:

    + High school diploma or GED; technical or vocational training preferred.

    + Mechanical experience, ideally in a water or wastewater treatment environment, or a closely related field.

    + Knowledge of mechanical systems, hydraulic principles, and basic electrical troubleshooting.

    + Ability to read technical manuals, schematics, and work orders.

    + Valid driver's license; CDL preferred or ability to obtain.

    Working Conditions:

    + Work performed indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.

    + May involve lifting equipment, working in confined spaces, and exposure to chemicals and treated effluent.

    + Stand, walk, bend, and perform manual labor for extended periods.