Mechanic I

Veolia Environnement SA; Naugatuck (CT); On-site; USD 54,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Veolia Environnement SA in North America is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform preventive maintenance and repairs on mechanical equipment at wastewater treatment facilities and pump stations. The role includes troubleshooting, basic electrical tasks, and light facility upkeep in a demanding industrial environment.

You will work under the Maintenance Manager, often in outdoor conditions, and may assist in other plant areas as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required; ability to read/write in English.
• Six months to two years of related experience; ability to read blueprints, specs and manuals.
• Electrical experience is a plus.
• Experience using power, pneumatic, hydraulic, and hand tools; shop tools like drill press, band saw, bench grinder, torque wrench preferred.
• Experience using material handling equipment, pressure gauges, and precision measuring instruments.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and preventative maintenance, lubrication and minor adjustments on pumps, engines, centrifuges, generators, valves and conveyors.
• Dismantle, inspect, repair and reassemble equipment ensuring safe operation.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic, and electronic equipment and instrumentation.
• Perform facility maintenance including replacing light bulbs, fixtures, doors, tiles, locks, and basic painting.
• Operate plant vehicles and perform snow removal and groundskeeping as needed.

Skills

Math skills

Team player

Confined space entry

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Power tools

Pneumatic tools

Hydraulic tools

Torque wrench

Band saw

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.

Job Description

Position Purpose

Under the direction of the Maintenance Manager, performs preventative maintenance and repairs to mechanical machinery and equipment at the wastewater treatment facility, pump stations, and Incineration facility.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities

Performs routine and preventative maintenance, lubrication and minor adjustments on machines and related equipment which may include pumps, engines, centrifuges, generators, valves, gates, mixers, conveyors, blowers, dryers, chemical feed and odor control, disinfection equipment, centrifuges, belt presses and incinerator equipment. Promptly reports any operational problems with machines or equipment to the Lead or Supervisor. Learns to inspect and becomes proficient at mechanical troubleshooting to determine repairs needed. Dismantles equipment to gain access to and repairs defective parts using hand tools, power tools and precision measuring and testing devices. Re-assembles and tests equipment ensuring safe and efficient operating conditions are restored. Learns to troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic, and electronic equipment and instrumentation. Performs facility maintenance and repair and may replace or install light bulbs, fluorescent tubes, damaged glass, windows, doors, partitions, ceiling or floor tiles, door locks, carpet, and/or paint. May perform manual labor including cleaning equipment, facilities and grounds as required and properly dispose of waste according to safety and environmental policies. Operates vehicles for plant operational purposes. Performs duties of an operator should situations arise, and service is needed. Participates in snow removal at facility and outside stations, use of snow removal equipment required including snow blowers and plow trucks. Performs groundskeeping tasks at facility and outside stations, to include use of weed wackers, push mowers, riding mowers, brush cutters and hedge trimmers. May assist in other areas of the plant as directed. May perform Mechanic duties at other Veolia facilities.

Work Environment

Spends 100% of the time in the operations environment. Typically spends 25-35% of time exposed to outdoor and sometimes inclement weather. Company service vehicles are used as required. May serve rotational 24-hour emergency on-call.

Possible Work Hazards

May be exposed to possible operations hazards including fumes, dust, toxic and caustic chemicals, noise, rotating machinery, high pressure and hot and cold temperatures, slippery surfaces, water, and electrical hazards.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background

High School Diploma/GED is required with the ability to read, write and comprehend English (operational, process, safety, and quality instructions) and be able to carry out verbal and written instructions. Six months to two years of experience in a related position with ability to comprehend specifications, blueprints, and manuals. Electrical experience is a plus. Experience using power, pneumatic, hydraulic, and hand tools and shop tools such as drill press, band saw, bench grinder, and torque wrench preferred. Experience using material handling equipment, pressure gauges, and precision measuring instruments.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations. Must consistently demonstrate the ability to learn and independently perform assigned duties and meet, or exceed, production and quality goals. Must demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional, or new, responsibilities readily. Must become proficient in confined space entry.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training

Some vocational training and mechanical aptitude preferred, with the ability to read, interpret and record data from meters, gauges, scales, panels, computer consoles, and other equipment. Must obtain a Grade I Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators Certificate issued by the State of Connecticut within one year of appointment to this position or A collections certificate. Must possess a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record. Employee Orientation, Departmental Operating Procedures, Safety, Confined Space training, OSHA, and Quality Training. Must become proficient in the care and use of all site specific, facility required PPE (Personal Protection Equipment), including respirators, gas detectors, confined space equipment, etc. Forklift Certification. Training in operation of mechanical drives, hydraulic pumps and valves, pneumatics, electronics, and control systems. Works toward increasing skills in additional functional areas or in obtaining advanced skills/maintenance certifications.

Physical Requirements

Amount of time spent - Standing 25%, Walking 75% for as many as five miles per shift. Requires close visual and hearing observation to detect non-conformance and machine malfunction. Constantly uses hands to finger, handle or feel and frequently reaches with hands and arms. Works in various positions; works on ladders, catwalks, and supports at heights of 50 feet above the ground; and works with hands extended above and below head and body up to 40 minutes using hand tools weighing up to 15 pounds. Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds (occasionally 60 pounds) distances of 10 feet. Occasional stooping, bending, or kneeling and entering confined spaces.

Additional Information

Pay Range

$39.42 to $44.45 per hour.

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.

Contract type

Standard