Field Service Technician I

Veolia Environnement SA; Delhi (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid volunteering

Job summary

Veolia North America is seeking a skilled service technician to work on mechanical, piping, controls and HVAC chilled water systems as part of Delhi's District Steam System. The role encompasses installation, repair, troubleshooting and preventive maintenance of customer equipment.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in trades in a field service role, holds at least Journeyman Pipefitter, Refrigeration Technician (HVAC), and either Electrician or Plumber licenses, and can work in confined spaces

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years in trades in a field service role.
• Trained as an Associated Asbestos Worker for related duties.
• Licenses: Journeyman Pipefitter, Refrigeration Technician (HVAC), and either Electrician or Plumber.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair and maintain Delhi District Steam System equipment.
• Test and service steam, hot water and chilled water components.
• Read and interpret mechanical prints and schematics.
• Prepare service reports and billing documentation.
• Prepare work scope and price estimates for projects.
• Maintain good customer relations and promote Veolia image.
• Work in confined spaces and in all weather conditions.

Skills

Soldering

Reading mechanical prints

HVAC systems knowledge

Customer relations

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Asbestos worker training

Journeyman Pipefitter license

Refrigeration Technician (HVAC) license

Electrician or Plumber license

LA driver's license Class 3

Job description

Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.

Job Description

Position Purpose:

Performs a variety of customer service-related work in mechanical, piping, controls and HVAC Chilled Water and Hydronic Heating Systems. The service work includes but is not limited to installation, repair and troubleshooting, and maintenance of customer equipment presently on Delhi's District Steam System.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• All activities covered under Mechanic I.
• Ability to perform soldering, burning and to conduct service and repairs such as valve rebuilding, repacking and replacement, reading and interpreting mechanical prints, understanding principles and components of steam, hot water, chilled water and HVAC distribution and basic controls.
• To test, repair, replace and service major steam, condensate, hot water and chilled water components such as pumps, PRV's, steam traps, heat exchangers and hot water systems.
• Proficient understanding and use of all conventional tools and meters to maintain, repair, calibrate and test components found in the systems described above.
• Prepare technical reports to accurately describe conditions and work performed.
• Prepares appropriate service documentation for billing and completion of service orders.
• Prepare work scope and price estimates for project work. 8. Maintain and develop good customer relations while promoting the image of the company.
• Required to work in confined spaces, climb ladders, scaffolding and stairs.
• Required to work in all weather conditions, both indoors and outdoors.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background:

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• 5 plus years of experience working in the trades in a field service role.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Required to be trained or already trained as an Associated Asbestos Worker to perform related duties.
• Required adhering to customer and facility rules and regulations.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training:

• Requires no less than the following licenses: (1) Journeyman Pipefitter (2) Refrigeration Technician (HVAC) (3) either Electrician or Plumber.
• Must also have a LA driver's license, minimum Class 3 and safe driving record.

Physical Requirements:

• Required to wear a half face respirator or powered air respirators (PAPR) where proper safety procedures warrant their use.
• Required to lift and / or operate machinery, tools, etc., weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted.

Additional Information

Benefits:

• Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.