Mechanic Specialist
CurrentTroubleshoots, performs and maintains complex maintenance to pipes, pumps, valves, air compressors, gauges, pressurized piping systems, pump stations to including lubricating bearings, repairing drive shafts, replacing oil and mechanical seals, painting and cleaning stations and setting impeller clearances.Performs shielded metallic arc welding, wire welding and acetylene and oxygen burning; welds and fabricates parts and tools.Maintains inventory of spare parts and initiates procurement of replacement supplies and equipment as necessary; makes cost and material estimates; collects data for preventive maintenance system; maintains activity logs and completes work orders and technical reports to include budget preparations, preventative maintenance plans, and special projects.Reviews work orders, work progress, schedules, and priorities to ensure efficient and effective utilization of personnel and equipment. Receives requests for emergency and unscheduled work and makes arranges for prompt services.Performs quality control to ensure repairs and work is done correctly; inspects work of employees for conformance to work plans and standard operating procedures; and responds to customer requests, status updates and complaints; researches issues and resolves as appropriate.Operates utility body trucks, portable by-pass pumps, valve and welding machines, drill presses, grinders and precision instruments such as calipers, feeler gauges and micrometers.Performs other duties as assigned