Maintenance Mechanic-Operator

Synagro; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in environmental services seeks a Maintenance Mechanic-Operator to ensure the safe and efficient operation of plant equipment. Responsibilities include performing mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting issues, and maintaining compliance with regulations. The role offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including paid time off and health insurance.

Benefits

15 days paid time off

10 Holidays

Medical/Dental/Vision

Health Saving Account (HSA) with company match

401(k) with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 2 years' experience as an operator in wastewater or process plant operations.
• Ability to perform mechanical maintenance and welding.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, and control process equipment throughout the plant.
• Perform preventative and emergency mechanical maintenance.
• Document and report mechanical malfunctions to the Plant Manager.

Skills

Welding

Troubleshooting

Safety Awareness

Mechanical Maintenance

Basic Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)

Tools

Industrial Forklifts

Hand Tools

Powered Equipment

Job description

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Base pay range

$26.00/hr - $31.00/hr

Synagro partners with stakeholders to clean our water, protect our environment and serve our communities by generating worth from what others consider waste. We work to protect the health of our water, our Earth and those who depend on them now and in the future. Synagro takes pride in having zero layoffs during the pandemic and the business continues to thrive during difficult times.

Benefits

What good is a job without great benefits to reward your hard work? Here are some highlights of what Synagro has to offer:

• 15 days paid time off
• 10 Holidays
• Medical/Dental/Vision (within 30 days of hire)
• Health Saving Account (HSA) with company match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) with company match (fully vested upon hire)
• Career growth and promotional opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
  
  

Job Summary

Inspect, maintain, and control process equipment and perform mechanical maintenance throughout the plant.

• Apply to all regulations that provide safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation of the plant to meet processing, permit, and other applicable requirements
• Perform preventative, corrective and emergency mechanical maintenance on all equipment throughout the plant under the direction of the Plant Manager such as welding, piping and refurbish equipment.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical malfunctions throughout the plant which includes documenting problem and resolution as well as reporting all problems and resolutions of mechanical malfunctions to the Plant Manager
• Monitor and control plant operations in accordance with company policies and plant standard operating procedures (SCADA)
• Maintain records of plant operations including, but not limited to, hourly operating data and abnormal operating conditions. Ensure that the facility operations within permit compliance, at/above design capability, and always produced high quality product
• Perform fire watch duty as well as confined space watch
• Participate and complete training programs within the time frame allotted
• Perform any general work or other assignments necessary to ensure the safe, clean, and efficient operation of the facility to include sweeping, shoveling, and other housekeeping activities
• Maintain work tools and ensure work tools are put in appropriate secure place after using
• Clean equipment inside and outside daily and perform clean up.
• Demonstrate safe behaviors at all times and to perform their job in a safe manner.
• Act as the Shift Team Leader in a team leader's absence.
  
  

Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to weld, fit pipe, refurbish equipment, use equipment tools, set and align rotating equipment
• Ability to wire and unwire motors and perform zero energy check with a multi meter
• Ability to recognize operational inconsistencies and hazards in the workplace and display proper judgment in responding to them
• Ability to work varying shifts, overtime hours, on call duty, emergency call ins and/or weekend duties
• Ability to operate powered equipment in a safe and efficient manner including but not limited to industrial forklifts and man lifts
• Ability to operate hand and powered tools in a safe and efficient manner while on ground surface as well as at heights
• Ability to move about all areas of the plant, including catwalks, deck grating and uneven surfaces
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of plant fire protection apparatus and systems and ability to operate all fire protection equipment
• Knowledge of: mechanics, shop equipment, and cutting and rigging techniques
• Basic computer understanding (MS Office)
  
  

Education/Experiences

• Minimum HS Diploma or equivalent (GED)
• 2 years' experience as an operator in wastewater, steam, or other process plant operations, or equivalent
  
  

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

• Talking, Hearing, Seeing
• Standing, Sitting, Walking, Fingering, Stooping, Crouching, Grasping, and Lifting up to 50lbs unassisted
• The worker is subject to both environmental conditions: Activities occur inside and out
• The worker is subject to noisy plant environment.
• The worker may be subject to hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, vibrating equipment, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to bio-solids.
• The worker is occasionally required to work in close quarters, crawl space, shafts, manholes, small, enclosed rooms, small sewage and water line pipes, and other areas which could cause claustrophobia.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment such as safety eye wear, safety shoes, hard hat, earing protection, others as required.
  
  

Salary Range: $26.00- $31.00 per hour (commensurate with experience)

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all essential job functions, knowledge, skills, abilities, efforts, and physical or working conditions associated with a position.

AA/EOE/M/F/D/V

We thank all individuals for their interest in Synagro however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing and Production

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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