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Note: The salary range listed ($106,558 - $127,920) reflects the TARGET HIRING RANGE only and does not represent the full employee pay range for this position.
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About Central Arizona Project
Central Arizona Project, a 336-mile system that brings Colorado River water to central and southern Arizona, delivers the state's single largest renewable water supply and serves 80% of the state's population.
Compensation & Benefits Package includes:
- Competitive Salaries
- Arizona State Retirement System - Pension
- 401(k)
- Medical, Dental and Vision
- Life insurance, LTD, Short-term disability
- 4-10 (Mon-Thur) work schedule
- Option for part-time remote work after successful 3-month onboarding
- Paid training & tuition reimbursement
- 9 paid holidays
- Paid vacation & sick time
- Wellness programs
- No benefits waiting period
- Relocation benefits
- Significant training and development opportunities
- Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligible employer
About the Responsibilities
The Sr. Mechanical Maintenance Engineer is a tactical role whose purpose is to quickly restore system failures to an operable condition. Provides maintenance engineering services as a member of an asset management team responsible for the reliability, availability, and maintenance of pumping plants, water conveyance systems and facilities for the Central Arizona Project (CAP).
Engineering support and restoration activities for Large Vertical Centrifugal Pumps and Turbines, Valves, Cooling Water Systems, Radial and Sluice Gates, Hydraulic Systems, Overhead Cranes, Fire Suppression and Detection Systems, HVAC, Auxiliary Water Systems, Facilities, Backup Power Generator Sets, and other Auxiliary Systems.
Some of the duties include:
1. Support the development and administration of an integrated maintenance program for all CAP facilities that incorporates industry best practices.
A. Develop, review, and modify maintenance procedures, guidelines and schedules for mechanical and other equipment and structures. Write and adjust procedures and frequencies as necessary. Provide standardization in procedures and frequencies.
B. Develop and support execution of complex maintenance equipment repair scopes of work. Including but not limited to equipment overhauls, breakdown and corrective repairs, and replacements in kind (RIK).
C. Provide support to maintenance groups in assessing and advanced troubleshooting plant and canal equipment to restore to an operable state working to reduce Mean Time to Repair (MTTR).
2. Perform Asset Condition Monitoring (ACM) and equipment condition assessment data collection activities in the field and report findings using various reporting methods and software. Analyze data and utilize it to make decisions regarding required repairs and recommendations for overhaul or replacement. Develop ACM program and new testing methods to ensure reliability and availability of critical assets. ACM technologies include vibration analysis, infrared imaging, ultrasonic thickness testing, airborne/structure borne ultrasound, motor and breaker testing, and various visual inspections including the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) and remote operated vehicles (ROV).
About the Qualifications
A successful candidate for these positions will have a Bachelor of Science degree (or higher) in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field with a minimum of eight (8) years total Mechanical Engineering experience and one of the following certifications or licenses:
Registered Professional Engineer
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional
*Twelve (12) years total Mechanical Engineering experience is required if none of the certifications above are held.
An advanced degree or other related experience may substitute for up to two years of Mechanical Engineering experience.
Demonstrated ability to perform all of the items listed below:Advanced Troubleshooting of CAP Specific Equipment
Development of Complex Scopes of Work
Mean Time to Repair Efficiency
Equipment Maintenance Plan
Equipment Condition Assessment
Lead Overhaul and Major Outage Repairs
Required Certifications or Licenses:
- Must have a valid driver's license and maintain a good driving record.
- This is a safety-sensitive position and requires physical testing.
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