Sr Technician, Maintenance & Relief Operator
Listed on 2026-07-09
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, HVAC Tech / Heating Engineer
Career Opportunities:
Sr Technician, Maintenance & Relief Operator (110028)
Requisition
110028
-Posted
- Direct Operations
- WV
- Fayetteville
- Full Time - Regular
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About American Water
American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886 and celebrating 140 years in 2026, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to approximately 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations.
American Water’s approximately 7,000 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company’s national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.
The Senior Technician, Maintenance Services performs skilled inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and installation of mechanical and process equipment supporting water and/or wastewater treatment facilities and/or water booster stations. This role operates with minimal supervision and applies independent technical judgment to diagnose and resolve complex equipment issues. The Senior Technician, Maintenance Services serves as a technical resource for entry‑level technicians and contributes to preventive maintenance effectiveness, equipment reliability, and operational continuity.
Key Accountabilities- Independently troubleshoot, repair, overhaul, install, and commission pumps, blowers, motors, gearboxes, valves, chemical feed systems, mixers, screens, filters, and associated instrumentation.
- Diagnose complex mechanical and process issues using drawings, Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), manuals, historical maintenance data, and testing equipment.
- Diagnose electrical issues related to control circuits and motor control systems using approved test equipment and procedures.
- Perform advanced maintenance tasks such as precision alignment, seal and bearing replacement, vibration assessment, and system performance optimization.
- Calibrate, adjust, and verify chemical feed systems and process instrumentation to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Execute preventive and corrective maintenance activities with limited oversight.
- Identify equipment reliability issues and recommend corrective actions or maintenance improvements.
- Support development and refinement of preventive maintenance procedures and schedules.
- Strictly follow and reinforce safety procedures including lockout/tagout, confined space entry, electrical safety, and PPE use.
- Complete work orders, inspections, and maintenance, ensuring documentation is accurately recorded in the CMMS.
- Ensure work complies with regulatory, environmental, safety, and organizational standards. Respond to equipment failures, alarms, and emergency maintenance situations, including after‑hours and on‑call assignments.
- Coordinate maintenance activities with operations staff to minimize downtime and risk.
- Comprehensive knowledge of mechanical systems used in water and wastewater treatment facilities, including pumps, blowers, motors, gearboxes, chemical feed systems, and process equipment.
- Working knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems related to mechanical and process equipment.
- Strong understanding of preventive and corrective maintenance practices and the…
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