Mechanic

Veolia | North America; East Providence (RI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Veolia North America is seeking a Mechanic to maintain wastewater treatment equipment at our facility. You will perform calibrations, oil changes, lubrication, and preventive maintenance, ensuring compliance and reliable operation.

This role requires hands-on mechanical skills and knowledge of electrical systems. Responsibilities include diagnosing equipment failures, coordinating with suppliers, training operators, and maintaining a computer database of equipment history.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Knowledge of wastewater treatment procedures and the mechanical equipment necessary for wastewater treatment as well as knowledge of electricity, electrical circuitry and industrial electricity and basic electronics.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electronic equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain wastewater treatment equipment with periodic calibrations, oil changes, lubrication, and alignment checks.
• Determine sources of equipment failure and implement effective solutions to restore service quickly.
• Coordinate with hardware and electrical suppliers; train Operators in proper operation and minor maintenance.

Skills

Wastewater treatment procedures

Electrical knowledge

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Company 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.

Company 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.

Position Purpose

Maintains all treatment equipment necessary to produce compliant wastewater.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities

• Also necessary are knowledge of wastewater treatment procedures and the mechanical equipment necessary for wastewater treatment as well as knowledge of electricity, electrical circuitry and industrial electricity and basic electronics.
• The Mechanic maintains the wastewater treatment equipment which involves periodic calibrations in chemical feed equipment, scheduled oil changes and lubrication of mechanical items, alignment checks of rotating equipment, wear and tolerance checks of pump impellers, seals, packing and bearings.
• The incumbent determines the sources of equipment failure and determines the most effective solution to get it back in service as soon as possible. The Mechanic determines if a piece of equipment is worthy or repairs, the extent of the repair to be made and if the repair can be made on site of if the machinery needs factory attention. Due to the aging and obsolete equipment, the incumbent fabricates items no long available and updates aging equipment to use components that are readily available. In this capacity, he/she deals with hardware and plumbing suppliers, electrical suppliers, machine ships, bearing dealer, electric motor repair and sales, chemical feeder suppliers and oil distributors.
• The Mechanic instructs the Operators in the proper operation of all treatment equipment and the proper way to perform the minor maintenance or adjustments necessary for proper plant maintenance.
• He/she maintains a personal computer database file on every mechanical item at the treatment plant, booster stations, and wells. This database keeps the mechanic aware of service due dates and provides a detailed history of equipment performance.
• This position description is intended for the purpose of Hay evaluation and salary positioning and is not a contract setting forth the full scope of employment. The employer retains the right to deviate from the description at its discretion, without notice.
• Maintains the wastewater treatment equipment by performing periodic calibrations, scheduled oil changes and lubrication, alignment checks, and wear and tolerance checks.
• Determines the sources of equipment failure and decides on the most effective solution to get it back in service as soon as possible.
• Deals with hardware and plumbing suppliers, electrical suppliers, machine ships, bearing dealer, electric motor repair and sales, chemical feeder suppliers and oil distributors.
• Instructs the Operators in the proper operation of all treatment equipment and minor maintenance or adjustments.
• Maintains a personal computer database file on every mechanical item at the treatment plant, booster stations, and wells to keep track of service due dates and have a detailed history of equipment performance.
• May be required to come in on the off-shift hours to help assist with mechanical failures or in the event of emergencies.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background

• High School Diploma/GED is required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of wastewater treatment procedures and the mechanical equipment necessary for wastewater treatment as well as knowledge of electricity, electrical circuitry and industrial electricity and basic electronics.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training

• Additional technical training.
• Valid Driver's License

Additional Information

Benefits: Our employees are covered by comprehensive benefits packages including paid time off policies; health, dental, vision, and life insurance; retirement plans, savings accounts; tuition reimbursement; paid volunteering and more.

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.