Mechanical Technician

Veolia Environnement SA; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Veolia Group is seeking a fabrication technician to support manufacturing of water treatment equipment. Responsibilities include assembling PVC and metal piping spools, interpreting engineering drawings, and working safely with power tools in a fabrication shop.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to EHS standards, and the ability to handle heavy parts with cranes or hoists, while maintaining clean work areas and accurate records.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Follows all EHS rules and produces quality work.
• Assembles PVC and fabricated metal piping spools in accordance with quality and EHS standards.
• Interprets engineering drawings and adheres to engineering and quality specifications.
• Reads shop orders and bill of materials; assembles water treatment equipment as a team member.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Engineering drawings

Basic mathematics

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Trade school certificate

Job 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 theproduction and manufacturing of specialized water treatment equipment and associated systems. Thisposition requires forklift operation, scissor lifts, drill presses, belt sanders, band saws, bench grindersand ironworkers. Assists in fabricating and manufacturing various components of specialized equipmentused in industrial water treatment applications Proper and safe use of drill presses, belt sanders, bandsaws, bench grinders, ironworkers, and other specialized equipment to fabricate parts and watertreatment systems. Pipe-fit various materials such as PVC, CPVC, fiberglass, and stainless steel. Practicegood safety procedures in order to keep self and others injury free . Follow good housekeeping practicesby keeping fabrication and tool storage area neat and clean as well as timely cleanup of work area aftereach job is completed , Perform confined space entry in small tanks with 14x18” manways. Maintainrecords and reports as required.

Key Characteristics

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

The job description is not designed to capture all the employee’s responsibilities but is intended to capture essential functionsof the role. Responsibilities may change over time and may be assigned at any time.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Follows all EHS rules and produces quality work.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the assembly of PVC and fabricated metal piping spools in strictaccordance with established quality and Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) standards.
• Demonstrates the proficiency to interpret complex engineering drawings and adhere to rigorousengineering 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 forwork 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 withcranes/hoists and pallet jacks.

Additional Information

At Veolia, we realize diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger communities. We’re an organization that champions diversity and inclusion at every rung of the ladder and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

To ensure transparency and compliance with employment laws, we provide the following details regarding this position:

Compensation:

The compensation range is tied to the market for similarly bench-marked roles. The range is not an absolute, but a guide, and offers will be based on the individual candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions, as well as internal peer equity. Depending upon all the preceding considerations for the final selected individual candidate, the offer may be lower or higher than the stated range: $19-22

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Disclosure:

We do not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position.

Vacancy Status:

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Veolia does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms. All vendors must have a current and fully executed MSA on file before submitting candidates. Any unsolicited resumes and candidate profiles will be deemed the property of the company and no fee will be due.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.

Why Veolia?

Join a company that values Responsibility, Solidarity, Innovation, Customer Focus, and Respect.

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Flexible Spending & Health Saving Accounts

AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

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.

****Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will
not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity****

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration
to all applications, without discrimination.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.