Mechanical Technician II

Veolia Environnement SA; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Flexible Spending & Health Saving

AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Veolia is seeking a Mechanical Technician II in Norfolk, VA to assemble and fabricate components for water treatment systems. You will read engineering drawings, fabricate piping spools in metal and PVC, and mentor junior staff while adhering to strict EHS and quality standards.

Expect a role that combines hands-on fabrication with mentorship and safety compliance. You will work in a fabrication environment, using power tools and equipment, with a focus on quality assurance, 5S housekeeping, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 3-4 years of experience as Mechanical Technician I or equivalent.
• Experience fabricating equipment using tools, blueprints/schematics and BOM.

Responsibilities

• Follow EHS rules and produce quality work.
• Train and mentor Mechanical Technician I staff on techniques, safety procedures and quality standards.
• Assemble metal and PVC piping spools with minimal supervision following EHS and quality protocols.
• Demonstrate problem-solving skills and identify problems.
• Maintain 5S initiatives in the work area.
• Conduct inspections to ensure components match engineering drawings and QA documentation.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Career progression

Mathematics basics

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

About Veolia
Veolia group aims to be the benchmark company for ecological transformation. With nearly 220,000 employees worldwide, the Group designs and provides game-changing solutions that are both useful and practical for water, waste and energy management. Through its three complementary business activities, Veolia helps to develop access to resources, preserve available resources, and replenish them. In 2021, the Veolia group supplied 79 million people with drinking water and 61 million people with wastewater service, produced nearly 48 million megawatt hours of energy and treated 48 million metric tons of waste.

Job Description

The Mechanical Technician II is tasked with the assembly, fabrication, and quality assurance ofcomponents essential for manufacturing specialized water treatment systems. This role involvesexecuting intricate pipe-fitting tasks using various materials including stainless steel, fiberglass, CPVC,and PVC. High-level proficiency in operating specialized machinery—such as ironworkers, band saws, drillpresses, and forklifts—is required. Beyond technical execution, the technician serves as a mentor tojunior staff, ensures strict compliance with safety protocols, and performs confined space entries inspecialized tank environments. Responsibilities also include maintaining detailed reports and productionrecords to uphold high fabrication standards.

Key Characteristics

• Possesses high-level proficiency in assembling metal and PVC piping spools with minimaloversight, ensuring adherence to EHS and quality guidelines.
• Advanced ability to work from complex engineering drawings and understand detailedengineering and quality specifications.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to identify process improvements.
• Maintains a clean work area supported by 5S initiatives.
• Perform self-inspection to verify that all components are installed and match applicabledrawings and sign QA documentation

Duties & Responsibilities

• Follows all EHS rules and produces quality work.
• Trains and mentors Mechanical Technician I staff on proper techniques, safety procedures, andquality standards.
• Expertly constructs metal and PVC piping spools with minimal supervision while strictly followingall EHS and quality protocols.
• Demonstrate problem-solving skills and ability to identify problems
• Ensures the continuous maintenance of 5S initiatives.
• Conduct thorough inspections to ensure all installed components align with the relevantengineering drawings in support of quality assurance documentation.

Qualifications

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.

Education & Experience

Required:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Minimum 3- 4 years of experience as a Mechanical Technician I or equivalent mechanicalfabrication experience
• Experience in the fabrication of equipment using tools, blueprints/schematics, and bills ofmaterial.

Preferred:

• Trade ability to assemble piping & equipment to assembly and process drawings.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude: must be proficient in understanding basic pipe, andskid layout and assembly, use of hand and power tools
• Demonstrated high-quality work, initiative, and the ability to work unsupervised at times.
• School certificate in mechanical trade or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Preference will be given to previous experience in manufacturing of large water treatmentequipment.

Working Conditions:

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

Additional Information

Why Veolia?
Join a company that values Responsibility, Solidarity, Innovation, Customer Focus, and Respect. You'll receive comprehensive mentoring, extensive technical and commercial training, and clear pathways for career advancement in the growing field of water treatment and environmental sustainability.

This position offers excellent learning opportunities and is designed to prepare you for advancement.

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.

Compensation - The salary range is tied to the market for similarly benchmarked 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:$22.32-$26.95 USD

• 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.