Industrial Maintenance Technician

Elizabeth River Crossings OpCo, LLC; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Elizabeth River Crossings OpCo, LLC is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician to troubleshoot, repair, install, and perform preventive maintenance on mechanical, plumbing, piping, fire life safety, drainage, ventilation, and facility equipment.

You will work in an on-site environment supporting the Elizabeth River Tunnels, with regular hours 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM and on-call rotations, including potential 12-hour shifts during weather or emergencies.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong pipefitting background with plumbing and related repairs.
• Ability to read manuals, drawings, diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Ability to obtain security clearance and pass safety trainings.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, install, and maintain industrial systems.
• Perform pipefitting, valve work, and piping up to 8 inches diam.
• Maintain motors, pumps, fans, and associated equipment.
• Read drawings and technical docs; document work orders and history.
• Respond to failures and on-call assignments to support operations.
• Ensure safe, clean, organized work areas and tool maintenance.

Skills

Pipefitting

Troubleshooting

Mechanical repair

Reading blueprints/diagrams

Safety awareness

Communication

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

WHY JOIN ERC?

• Support critical transportation infrastructure that keeps Hampton Roads moving safely and reliably.
• Work in a hands‑on industrial maintenance environment with mechanical, plumbing, piping, fire life safety, and facility systems.
• Join a team focused on safety, reliability, and keeping essential tunnel and facility operations running.
• Gain exposure to pumps, motors, ventilation equipment, piping systems, valves, backflow preventers, welding, preventive maintenance, and emergency response work.

ERC covers the commuting cost of tolls at the Elizabeth River Tunnels for employees.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Stable, full‑time work supporting critical regional infrastructure.
• ERC‑paid commuting tolls through the Elizabeth River Tunnels for employees.
• Opportunities to work on a wide range of industrial, mechanical, plumbing, fire life safety, and facility infrastructure systems.

SCHEDULE:

• Regular work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM.
• Participation in the on‑call rotation is required, with schedules published six months in advance.
• Inclement weather or emergency conditions may require 12‑hour shifts as needed to support maintenance operations.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Join the team that maintains the industrial and facility systems supporting the Elizabeth River Tunnels and related facilities. The Industrial Maintenance Technician performs hands‑on troubleshooting, repair, installation, and preventive maintenance on mechanical, plumbing, piping, fire life safety, drainage, ventilation, and facility equipment. This role helps keep critical transportation infrastructure operating safely and reliably. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Key Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot, repair, install, and maintain industrial, mechanical, plumbing, piping, fire life safety, drainage, ventilation, and related facility systems.
• Perform pipefitting, valve replacement, backflow preventer work, plumbing repairs, gasket and fitting repairs, and general piping work up to 8 inches in diameter.
• Maintain and repair equipment such as motors, drainage pumps, exhaust and supply fans, ventilation fans, valves, fire main piping, drainage piping, water supply systems, and gravity systems.
• Use hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, cutting tools, drill presses, saws, grinders, measuring instruments, and other shop equipment as required.
• Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, manuals, diagrams, assembly instructions, and technical documentation.
• Respond to equipment failures, emergency repair needs, weather events, and on‑call assignments to support safe and reliable operations.
• Complete work orders, inspections, reports, maintenance history, and documentation in the Maintenance Management System.
• Maintain tools, equipment, spare parts, materials, and work areas in a safe, clean, organized, and ready‑to‑use condition.
• Follow all safety procedures, wear required PPE, and work in compliance with company policies, OSHA, DOT, confined space, hazardous material, and other applicable requirements.
• Support other departments, coordinate with vendors and contractors, communicate issues to leadership, and assist with special projects as assigned.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

• Complete assigned work safely, efficiently, and in accordance with company procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Keep industrial, mechanical, plumbing, fire life safety, and facility systems maintained with minimal disruption to operations.
• Respond promptly to maintenance issues, equipment failures, emergency repairs, and on‑call needs.
• Maintain accurate work orders, inspection records, maintenance history, inventory documentation, and related reports.
• Communicate clearly with supervisors, team members, contractors, vendors, and other departments.
• Maintain a safe work area, properly care for tools and equipment, and demonstrate strong situational awareness in active maintenance environments.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of eight years of skilled facilities maintenance experience preferred, including plumbing, pipefitting, troubleshooting, and mechanical repair.
• Strong pipefitting background required, including experience with piping, valves, backflow preventers, plumbing, and related repairs.
• Knowledge of industrial maintenance practices, tools, materials, equipment, mechanical systems, plumbing systems, and facility infrastructure.
• Ability to read and interpret repair manuals, drawings, diagrams, blueprints, and technical documentation.
• Ability to complete forklift, aerial lift, confined space, hazardous material, and other required safety training.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearance, background screening, drug screening, and medical clearance when required.
• Valid Virginia Driver’s License and ability to maintain a safe driving record required.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, communication, teamwork, and customer service skills.

Ability to manage deadlines, support projects, work overtime, participate in an on‑call program, work a flexible schedule, and support emergency operations as needed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, reach, push, pull, grasp, and perform repetitive hand and finger movements.
• Ability to work from ladders, scaffolding, platforms, open grating, aerial lifts, and other elevated work areas.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and active maintenance environments while wearing required PPE.
• Ability to hear, see, communicate, and follow detailed instructions in noisy or changing work conditions.
• Moderately heavy work: ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform work involving climbing, balancing, carrying, pushing, pulling, and operating tools or equipment.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work is performed indoors and outdoors and may involve varying weather conditions, extreme heat, extreme cold, elevated areas, confined spaces, noisy environments, moving machinery, electrical hazards, fumes, odors, dust, gases, poor ventilation, and other maintenance‑related conditions.
• Work may occur around high traffic volumes, active facilities, emergency response situations, and operational equipment.
• The role requires safe work practices, situational awareness, and consistent use of required protective procedures and equipment.

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to troubleshoot problems, interpret instructions, use basic math, read technical information, write clearly, communicate effectively, remain calm during routine and emergency situations, and make sound decisions in an active maintenance environment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Duties and responsibilities may be added or changed as deemed appropriate by management at any time. Elizabeth River Crossings OpCo, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (gender), age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.