Lead Maintenance Mechanic

Woodard & Curran; Bound Brook (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Mechanic for an industrial wastewater treatment site. This role involves hands-on mechanical and electrical repairs, process monitoring, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. You will be part of a collaborative team, tackling diverse challenges in a dynamic environment while contributing to the protection of our vital water resources. If you have a passion for maintenance work and a commitment to safety, this opportunity offers a rewarding career path with potential for growth and development.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in maintenance of pumps and electrical equipment.
• Knowledge of safety precautions in wastewater treatment work.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical and electrical repairs on treatment facility equipment.
• Participate in on-call rotation for emergency situations.

Skills

Mechanical Repairs

Electrical Repairs

Process Monitoring

Communication Skills

Safety Knowledge

Team Collaboration

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree

Tools

Hach WIMS

Utility Cloud

Job description

Woodard & Curran is a national engineering, science, and operations firm with a simple vision for clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities, and happy people. As an employee-owned company, we strive to cultivate diverse teams and encourage collaboration in an equitable and inclusive culture. We seek talented individuals from all backgrounds to help us address a broad range of water and environmental issues. We prioritize our people, offering opportunities for professional growth, ownership, and flexibility. That’s how we make a difference to our clients, people, and the planet.

Woodard & Curran draws on the experience of hundreds of certified operators across the country, backed by the knowledge and skills of hundreds more engineers, scientists, and regulatory experts, to quickly tackle the most challenging operational issues and keep treatment plants running efficiently and in full compliance. Woodard & Curran also aids employees in earning, upgrading, and keeping their certifications within the industry.

What will you be doing at Woodard & Curran?

We are seeking a Maintenance Mechanic for an industrial wastewater treatment site. In this role you will provide primary support with the day-to-day operations and maintenance of the treatment facility. The Maintenance Mechanic will be responsible not only for process monitoring and adjustments but will perform basic to advanced mechanical and electrical repairs on pumps, compressors, valves, HVAC equipment, and various types of electrical equipment including VFDs, power systems, and much more. Our staff participates in an “on call” rotation for plant coverage outside normal workday hours and shifts may include weekends and holidays. In addition, operators will be required to respond to emergency situations and work in inclement weather as needed. The schedule is typically Monday – Friday, with rotating weekends and holiday coverage. Each day presents different challenges and learning opportunities as this site is under various remediation and construction projects. We strive to maintain compliance and ensure a safe work environment. If you enjoy working both indoors and out, protecting nature’s precious resource, water, then this position is for you. Woodard & Curran is dedicated to our employee’s growth and development and wants to help you on your career path.

Schedule: Monday through Friday - 6:30am - 3:00pm

What will you need to succeed?

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the operation and maintenance of pumps, motors, electrical and automation equipment, plumbing fixtures, boilers, and compressors.
• 1 to 3 years’ experience in wastewater/industrial remediation treatment facility operation and maintenance.
• A valid New Jersey Class D motor vehicle operator's license.
• Electrical experience (wiring, wire diagrams, line diagrams, circuit boards, UPSs, VFDs, PLCs) and power system experience.
• Experience working in an industrial wastewater treatment facility preferred.
• High School or trade school diploma is required, associate’s degree or higher preferred.
• Knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions involved in industrial wastewater treatment work.
• Knowledge of computer applications, and ability to use & learn various software programs [Hach WIMS, Utility Cloud (or comparable CMMS), and other site-specific programs].
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply instructions, drawings, and specifications for work assigned.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, other personnel, and the general public.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Must be able to lift or move up to 40 lbs. on a regular basis.
• Willingness to train and onboard new hires as it relates to mechanical tasks to familiarize with the facility operations.
• Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check, pre-placement physical and drug screen before employment.

$30.55 - $45.83 an hour

Depending on qualifications and experience.