Plant Mechanic
Personna Employment Solutions · Richland, Washington, United States
FULL TIMEpermanent
Job Description
Job DescriptionTreatment Plant Mechanic
Increase your chances of reaching the interview stage by reading the complete job description and applying promptly.
Industry: Municipal Government | Public Works | Water & Wastewater Treatment
Location: Tri-Cities, WA
We're seeking an experienced, hands-on Industrial Maintenance Mechanic / Wastewater Treatment Plant Mechanic to support mechanical maintenance, equipment reliability, and facility operations within a municipal wastewater treatment environment.
This position is responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, repairing, and installing industrial mechanical equipment, pumps, motors, piping systems, and other critical infrastructure supporting wastewater treatment operations.
Ideal candidates bring strong mechanical aptitude and experience in industrial maintenance, pump repair, welding, fabrication, rigging, preventive maintenance, and mechanical troubleshooting.
Whether your background is in wastewater treatment, water utilities, industrial manufacturing, food processing, agriculture, chemical processing, or municipal maintenance, we'd love to connect!
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on wastewater treatment equipment, lift stations, pumps, motors, and mechanical systems.
Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and replace mechanical equipment and components.
Install, align, maintain, and repair pumps, valves, piping, bearings, gearboxes, and related machinery.
Perform welding, fabrication, rigging, and mechanical installation activities.
Inspect equipment, identify potential failures, and recommend corrective actions.
Support equipment rebuilds, maintenance projects, and emergency repairs.
Coordinate maintenance activities with plant operators, supervisors, and other technical personnel.
Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and equipment documentation.
Follow established safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), confined-space requirements, and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Participate in scheduled emergency standby and after-hours maintenance as needed.
Relevant Skills & Experience
Industrial maintenance and mechanical repair
Wastewater or water treatment equipment
Pumps, motors, valves, and piping systems
Mechanical troubleshooting and equipment diagnostics
Preventive and corrective maintenance
Welding, fabrication, and equipment installation
Rigging, hoisting, and crane operations
Bearings, seals, gearboxes, and rotating equipment
Industrial machinery and precision mechanical systems
Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
Equipment rebuilds and mechanical alignment
Industrial safety and LOTO procedures
Candidates with mechanical maintenance experience in the following industries may be a strong fit:
Municipal water and wastewater treatment
Public works and utilities
Industrial and manufacturing facilities
Food and beverage processing
Agricultural and chemical processing
Pump and mechanical equipment maintenance
Power generation and energy
Industrial construction and mechanical contracting
Qualifications & Experience
Approximately six years of experience in industrial mechanical maintenance, equipment repair, or related skilled trades.
Experience installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining pumps, motors, and industrial mechanical equipment.
Experience with welding, fabrication, rigging, and mechanical equipment installation.
Technical degree, trade school certification, apprenticeship training, or equivalent practical experience.
Strong mechanical aptitude, problem-solving skills, and commitment to workplace safety.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with tanker endorsement within two years of hire.
Ability to obtain required crane operator, signal person, and rigger certifications within 18 months of hire.
Availability for emergency standby, occasional weekends, and after-hours maintenance.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous wastewater treatment plant or municipal utility maintenance experience.
Class A CDL with tanker endorsement.
National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) certification.
Signal Person and Rigger certifications.
Experience with lift stations, industrial pumps, and wastewater treatment equipment.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a skilled, mechanically inclined maintenance professional who enjoys hands-on troubleshooting, equipment repair, and maintaining critical industrial infrastructure.
Whether you're an experienced Wastewater Mechanic, Industrial Maintenance Technician, Millwright, Pump Mechanic, or skilled trades professional with transferable mechanical experience, we'd love to learn more about your background.
Interested in exploring your next opportunity? xzbcwsv We'd love to connect!
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Increase your chances of reaching the interview stage by reading the complete job description and applying promptly.
Industry: Municipal Government | Public Works | Water & Wastewater Treatment
Location: Tri-Cities, WA
We're seeking an experienced, hands-on Industrial Maintenance Mechanic / Wastewater Treatment Plant Mechanic to support mechanical maintenance, equipment reliability, and facility operations within a municipal wastewater treatment environment.
This position is responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, repairing, and installing industrial mechanical equipment, pumps, motors, piping systems, and other critical infrastructure supporting wastewater treatment operations.
Ideal candidates bring strong mechanical aptitude and experience in industrial maintenance, pump repair, welding, fabrication, rigging, preventive maintenance, and mechanical troubleshooting.
Whether your background is in wastewater treatment, water utilities, industrial manufacturing, food processing, agriculture, chemical processing, or municipal maintenance, we'd love to connect!
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on wastewater treatment equipment, lift stations, pumps, motors, and mechanical systems.
Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and replace mechanical equipment and components.
Install, align, maintain, and repair pumps, valves, piping, bearings, gearboxes, and related machinery.
Perform welding, fabrication, rigging, and mechanical installation activities.
Inspect equipment, identify potential failures, and recommend corrective actions.
Support equipment rebuilds, maintenance projects, and emergency repairs.
Coordinate maintenance activities with plant operators, supervisors, and other technical personnel.
Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and equipment documentation.
Follow established safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), confined-space requirements, and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Participate in scheduled emergency standby and after-hours maintenance as needed.
Relevant Skills & Experience
Industrial maintenance and mechanical repair
Wastewater or water treatment equipment
Pumps, motors, valves, and piping systems
Mechanical troubleshooting and equipment diagnostics
Preventive and corrective maintenance
Welding, fabrication, and equipment installation
Rigging, hoisting, and crane operations
Bearings, seals, gearboxes, and rotating equipment
Industrial machinery and precision mechanical systems
Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
Equipment rebuilds and mechanical alignment
Industrial safety and LOTO procedures
Candidates with mechanical maintenance experience in the following industries may be a strong fit:
Municipal water and wastewater treatment
Public works and utilities
Industrial and manufacturing facilities
Food and beverage processing
Agricultural and chemical processing
Pump and mechanical equipment maintenance
Power generation and energy
Industrial construction and mechanical contracting
Qualifications & Experience
Approximately six years of experience in industrial mechanical maintenance, equipment repair, or related skilled trades.
Experience installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining pumps, motors, and industrial mechanical equipment.
Experience with welding, fabrication, rigging, and mechanical equipment installation.
Technical degree, trade school certification, apprenticeship training, or equivalent practical experience.
Strong mechanical aptitude, problem-solving skills, and commitment to workplace safety.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with tanker endorsement within two years of hire.
Ability to obtain required crane operator, signal person, and rigger certifications within 18 months of hire.
Availability for emergency standby, occasional weekends, and after-hours maintenance.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous wastewater treatment plant or municipal utility maintenance experience.
Class A CDL with tanker endorsement.
National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) certification.
Signal Person and Rigger certifications.
Experience with lift stations, industrial pumps, and wastewater treatment equipment.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a skilled, mechanically inclined maintenance professional who enjoys hands-on troubleshooting, equipment repair, and maintaining critical industrial infrastructure.
Whether you're an experienced Wastewater Mechanic, Industrial Maintenance Technician, Millwright, Pump Mechanic, or skilled trades professional with transferable mechanical experience, we'd love to learn more about your background.
Interested in exploring your next opportunity? xzbcwsv We'd love to connect!
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Details
| Company | Personna Employment Solutions |
| Location | Richland, Washington, United States |
| Type | FULL TIME |
| Niche | hr |
| Experience | permanent |