American Water

Maintenance Service Specialist

Maintenance Service Specialist
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LocationCharleston, WV
Job Typefull time
On-site
Utilities

About This Job

Job Description

Job Title: Maintenance Service Specialist

Posting Start Date: 12/8/25

Job Description:

Primary Role

Provides general direction and oversight of electrical and mechanical proposals during planning/development of new or renovated plant and field projects. Performs other related functions and duties as assigned or as they become apparent and necessary. This position is required to carry out tasks with a minimum of direction. The person must demonstrate a high level of self-motivation and ability to complete jobs with and without help from others.

Key Accountabilities

- Provide input for preparing and controlling local maintenance and preventive maintenance within established budget limitations.

- Responsible for all project electrical/mechanical work, including but not limited to installation, repair and maintenance of electrical equipment, lighting, outlets, switches, wiring motors, motor controls, instrumentation installation and troubleshooting, SCADA system hardware maintenance, start-up testing control panel maintenance, and power tools.

- Capable of conducting duties in a safe, efficient manner that will ensure safety to themselves, co-workers and the public.

- Assist with implementation of standards, targets, policies, and plans to ensure the continuing and increasing operational efficiency effectiveness, and profitability

- Ensure that operations integrity (quality, environment, reliability, health, safety, security, etc) is maintained

- Implement effective reporting processes. Provide analysis and support to Production and/or senior manager with information required for various reports, budgets, and business plans.

- Follows Company’s environment, health and Safety policies.

- Coordinates and communicates with project personnel as well as other outside entities to ensure operational reliability and environmental compliance.


Knowledge/Skills

- Computer skills as necessary to perform job duties

- Demonstrates knowledge, ability and understanding of electrical tasks normally associated with water distribution, as well as electro mechanical related equipment

- Must have a thorough knowledge, understanding and ability to read and interpret electrical blueprints schematics and ladder logic drawings Knowledge of and access to electrical commercial and industrial codes as defined by NEC, PSHA, NFPA


Experience/Education

- AS/BS degree or related technical discipline

- 7-10 years’ experience in operations, maintenance operations, performing hands-on specialized maintenance work on operating equipment, including mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and computer equipment

- A minimum of 5 years of experience as a journeyman electrician


Travel Requirements


- Travel required – mostly day travel


Certifications & Licenses

- Electrical apprenticeship license

- A journeyman license is required

- Valid drivers’ license and must be able to meet all DOT certification requirements


Work Environment

- Subject to outdoor and indoor elements and to temperature changes; hot/cold; walking kneeling, standing, lifting and bending

Competencies

Champions safety

Collaborates

Cultivates innovation

Customer obsessed

Drives Results

Nimble learning

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