Mechanical Technician

Veolia North America, LLC; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Veolia North America, LLC in Norfolk, VA is seeking a skilled fabrication technician to support production of water treatment equipment. You will operate power tools, read engineering drawings, and assemble PVC and fabricated metal piping spools as part of a team.

The role requires safety-first mindset, ability to work in a fabrication shop, and willingness to stand for long periods plus lifting up to 50 lbs with cranes.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Trade school certificate in mechanical trades preferred.
• Experience in mechanical trades such as auto repair, HVAC, plumbing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Follow EHS rules and produce quality work.
• Assemble water treatment equipment from drawings as a team member.
• Read and understand shop orders and bill of materials.
• Demonstrate proficiency to interpret engineering drawings and meet specifications.
• Operate power tools such as drills, grinders, and saws.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Team player and independent work

Career progression mindset

Basic mathematics

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Trade school certificate in mechanical trade

Job description

Company Description

Veolia Group is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia Group designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation. Within this framework, Veolia's Water Technology Business brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world’s most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy. Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future.

Company Description

Veolia Group is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia Group designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation. Within this framework, Veolia's Water Technology Business brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world’s most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy. Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future.

Job Description

Job Summary

Responsible for assisting in the fabrication of various components and/or whole parts to support the production and manufacturing of specialized water treatment equipment and associated systems. This position requires forklift operation, scissor lifts, drill presses, belt sanders, band saws, bench grinders and ironworkers. Assists in fabricating and manufacturing various components of specialized equipment used in industrial water treatment applications Proper and safe use of drill presses, belt sanders, band saws, bench grinders, ironworkers, and other specialized equipment to fabricate parts and water treatment systems. Pipe-fit various materials such as PVC, CPVC, fiberglass, and stainless steel. Practice good safety procedures in order to keep self and others injury free . Follow good housekeeping practices by keeping fabrication and tool storage area neat and clean as well as timely cleanup of work area after each job is completed , Perform confined space entry in small tanks with 14x18” manways. Maintain records and reports as required.

Key Characteristics

• Ability to assemble PVC and fabricated metal piping spools per applicable quality and EHS standards.
• Ability to work from engineering drawings and understand engineering and quality specifications.
• Ability to participate as key member of an assembly team.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Follows all EHS rules and produces quality work.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the assembly of PVC and fabricated metal piping spools in strict accordance with established quality and Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) standards.
• Demonstrates the proficiency to interpret complex engineering drawings and adhere to rigorous engineering and quality specifications.
• Reads and understands shop orders and bill of materials.
• Assembles water treatment equipment from drawings as a member of a team.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
• Work as a member of a team and independently.
• Desire to advance to higher level mechanical technician roles
• Basic mathematics skills.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

Required

• High School Diploma/GED
• Preferred (if applicable):
• Experience working in mechanical trades such as auto repair, HVAC, plumbing, etc.
• Trade school certificate in mechanical trade.

Working Conditions

• Must be able to perform work with appropriate PPE for work (safety toed shoes, safety glasses, bump cap/hard hat, etc.)
• Majority of day will be spent standing with some bending and fine motor work appropriate for work in a fabrication shop.
• Ability to operate power tools such as drills, grinders, and saws.
• Some sitting and computer work is required.
• Some unassisted lifting up to 50 lbs. is required – nearly all heavy parts movement assisted with cranes/hoists and pallet jacks.