Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

Veolia; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Veolia seeks a temporary maintenance technician to support a critical 1-week project at our Phoenix facility. The role focuses on troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and safe operation of filtration and pumping systems.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of hands-on industrial mechanical experience, read blueprints and P&IDs, and are comfortable working in an industrial environment with LOTO and OSHA standards. On-site, 50–100 lb lifts, occasional on-call work may apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Technical trade school certification in industrial mechanics, mechatronics, or a related field is preferred.
• 3–5 years of hands-on industrial mechanical maintenance experience required.
• Experience in water/wastewater or heavy industrial processing preferred.
• Able to lift 50–100 pounds and work in confined spaces.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and diagnose filtration and separation equipment.
• Test equipment using SCADA, gauges, meters and panels to spot faults.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on pumps, valves and filters.
• Inspect seals, bearings, impellers and filter modules for wear.
• Follow LOTO, confined-space and OSHA safety rules and keep logs.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

P&IDs interpretation

Electrical controls knowledge

Hand tools & measuring

Education

High school diploma or GED

Trade school certification in industrial mechanics/mechatronics

Tools

Calipers

Dial indicators

Power tools

Measuring instruments

Job description

Company Description

Veolia Group is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia Group designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation. Within this framework, Veolia's Water Tech Business brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world’s most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy. Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future.

Job Description

Position Type: Temporary / Short-Term Contract
Duration: 1 Week

This is a focused, 1-week contract position designed for immediate support on a critical project.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Troubleshooting & Diagnostics
  • Inspect and test filtration and separation machinery to locate the root cause of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, or basic electrical issues.
  • Monitor system performance using SCADA interfaces, gauges, meters, and control panels to spot early signs of equipment failure.
  • Analyze historical data and operational trends to predict and prevent unexpected filtration unit shutdowns.
• Maintenance & Repair
  • Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on pumps, blowers, valves, actuators, chemical feed systems, and complex filtration arrays.
  • Rebuild, align, and replace worn or defective mechanical parts, seals, bearings, impellers, and filter modules.
  • Clean, descale, and flush filtration units, tanks, and piping networks according to strict technical schedules.
• Compliance & Safety
  • Adhere strictly to Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), confined space entry protocols, and OSHA safety standards when working near high-voltage lines and biological hazards.
  • Maintain accurate electronic logs of completed work orders, parts usage, and equipment repair history.
  • Ensure all repaired or adjusted filtration equipment meets Clean Water Act and NPDES discharge parameter limits.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Deep mechanical aptitude with pumps, valves, piping, gearboxes, and automated filtration systems
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical blueprints, piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), and equipment manuals
• Working knowledge of basic electrical controls, motors, and instrumentation (480V 3-phase systems, VFDs, and sensors)
• Competency using hand tools, precision measuring instruments (calipers, dial indicators), and power tools

Education & Experience:

• Education
  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Technical trade school certification in industrial mechanics, mechatronics, or a related field is preferred
• Experience
  • Minimum of 3–5 years of hands‑on industrial mechanical maintenance experience, preferably within a water/wastewater treatment plant or heavy industrial processing facilityrequired

Working Environment:

• Ability to lift up to 50–100 pounds
• Ability to work in tight or confined spaces
• Work takes place in an industrial environment with exposure to outdoor weather, noise, and wastewater treatment processes
• Availability to participate in an on‑call rotation for after‑hours plant emergencies

Additional Information

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and considers all applications equally, without discrimination.

Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; the employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g., H-1B visa) for this opportunity

Veolia does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms. All vendors must have a current and fully executed MSA on file before submitting candidates. Any unsolicited resumes and candidate profiles will be deemed the property of the company, and no fee will be due.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.