Maintenance Technician I

About the role

Veolia in North America is a leading environmental company providing water, waste, and energy management services. This position involves performing maintenance services, installations, and repairs in various skill areas.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities

• Performs routine and preventative maintenance on machines and related equipment such as pumps, engines, centrifuges, generators, valves, gates, mixers, conveyors, blowers, dryers, chemical feed and odor control, disinfection equipment, vacuum filters, and belt presses.
• Promptly reports any operational problems to Lead or Supervisor.
• Learns to inspect and become proficient at mechanical troubleshooting to determine repairs needed.
• Dismantles equipment to gain access to and repairs defective parts using hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring and testing devices.
• Re-assembles and tests equipment ensuring safe and efficient operating conditions are restored.
• Learns to troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic, and electronic equipment and instrumentation.
• Performs facility maintenance and repair tasks such as replacing or installing light bulbs, fluorescent tubes, damaged glass, windows, doors, partitions, ceiling or floor tile, door locks, carpet, and paint.
• Operates vehicles for plant operational purposes.
• Estimates time and material costs for various projects.
• Assists in other areas of the plant as directed.

Work Environment

Spend 100% of time in operations environment. Typically spends 25 - 35% of time exposed to outdoor and sometimes inclement weather. Company service vehicles are used as required. Travels 1 - 2 times per year for company-provided training. May serve rotational 24-hour emergency on-call.

Work Hazards

May be exposed to possible operations hazards including fumes, dust, toxic and caustic chemicals, noise, rotating machinery, high pressure, and hot and cold temperatures, slippery surfaces, water, and electrical hazards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Six months to two years of experience in a related position with ability to comprehend specifications, blueprints, and manuals.
• Experience using power, pneumatic, hydraulic, and hand tools and shop tools such as drill press, band saw, bench grinder, and torque wrench preferred.
• Experience using material handling equipment, pressure gauges, and precision measuring instruments.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend English (operational, process, safety, and quality instructions) and carry out verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Must have ability to operate Computer Maintenance Management System (software).
• Must consistently demonstrate the ability to learn and independently perform assigned duties and meet or exceed production and quality goals.
• Must demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training

• Vocational training and mechanical aptitude preferred, with the ability to read, interpret, and record data from meters, gauges, scales, panels, computer consoles, and other equipment.
• Minimum water/wastewater license as required by regulatory agency at site.
• Valid driver's license and safe driving record.
• Employee Orientation, Departmental Operating Procedures, Safety, Confined Space training, OSHA, and Quality Training.
• HAZWOPER (Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response) Level I and II First Responder Certification if required by site.
• Minimum water/wastewater operator state certification.
• Proficient in the care and use of all site-specific, facility-required PPE (Personal Protection Equipment), including respirators, gas detectors, confined space equipment, etc.
• Forklift Certification if required by site.
• Training in operation of mechanical drives, hydraulic pumps and valves, pneumatics, electronics, and control systems.
• Obtain or maintain HVAC, Electrician's, Plumber's, or other trade licenses if assigned to that area.

Additional Information

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off policies, health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering, and more. Employees are entitled to participate in an employer-sponsored 401(k) plan for retirement savings. Veolia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.