Water Quality Technician

Job Description

The job scope includes:

GENERAL SCOPE:

• Performs routine inspections and maintenance services such as water tests and analysis, preventive and corrective maintenance in a related field
• Records accurate data of activities by completing the ALSS checklists and other documents
• Assists in the troubleshooting and repairs of the ALSS equipment and facilities
• Operates the Life Support System in accordance to the ALSS SOP and manual
• Maintains the cleanliness and organization of all chemical drums, storage areas and workstations
• Utilizes safe handling, usage, storage, and disposal practices for chemicals, toxic substances and hazardous waste in accordance with the Health, Safety and Environmental policies and ALSS SOPs
• Maintains tools, parts, materials and equipment inventory; reports any missing and/or items for replenishments
• Completes all required trainings; maintains professional development and competencies
• Performs other duties as directed by the ALSS leadership team
  
  

• Assists on the inspections, diagnoses and major/minor repairs on all ALSS pumps, motors, hydraulic equipment, compressors, controls, valves and related equipment.
• Assists on the various analyses and inspections of mechanical systems to determine the most cost-effective means of maintenance, repair or replacements
• Ensures the continuous operation of all saltwater, freshwater and water treatment systems
  
  

• Assists in the troubleshooting and repairing critical animal life support equipment, filtration systems, valves, heat exchangers, pumps, motor, fractionators, ozone systems, UV sterilizers and seawater lines.
• Performs routine maintenance on ALSS systems and equipment, including mechanical preventative maintenance, raw seawater line pigging and valve maintenance.
• Assists in the draining, filling and isolation of all habitats, holding pools, decretive pools and waterfalls.
  
  

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience in Aquatic Life Support Systems, Wastewater Treatment or Recreational Swimming Pool setting
• Basic English communication skills, written/verbal.
• Basic knowledge in all basic mathematical applications
• Working knowledge to all basic hand tools and measuring devices in a related field
• Basic mechanical/technical troubleshooting skills
  
  

• Basic understanding on how to diagnose and repair a verity of pump problems, from primary issues and cavitation to excessive vibration.
• Basic understanding on how to interpret pump curves.
• Basic mechanical/technical knowledge in ALSS, Public Pools or Wastewater Treatment
• Basic working knowledge of mechanics; motors, hydraulics, centrifugal and vertical pumps, compressors and liquid metering pumps
  
  

• Basic understanding on how to interpret PID layout of systems and pipe installation
• Basic understanding of mechanical, chemical, and biological filtration as it applies to animal life support systems
• Basic working knowledge pertaining to the operation, troubleshooting of, maintenance and repairing various types of small pumps and related equipment
• Basic working knowledge of automated controls, pneumatics, electro-mechanical devices