Operator-Mechanic

Synagro Technologies, Inc.; Honolulu (HI); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 days paid time off

10 Holidays

Medical/Dental/Vision

HSA with company match

FSA

401(k) with company match

Career growth

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Synagro Technologies, Inc. in Honolulu, HI is seeking a plant maintenance technician to inspect, maintain, and control process equipment throughout the plant.

You will perform preventative, corrective, and emergency mechanical maintenance under the Plant Manager to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant operations. The role requires a High School diploma or GED and 2–4 years’ experience as an operator in wastewater or other process plants.

Qualifications

• Minimum HS diploma or GED.
• 2–4 years’ experience as an operator in wastewater or process plant operations.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, and control process equipment and perform mechanical maintenance throughout the plant.
• Apply to regulations to ensure safe, reliable operation and permit compliance.
• Perform preventative, corrective and emergency maintenance on equipment under Plant Manager supervision.
• Document problems and resolutions and report to Plant Manager.
• Maintain records of plant operations and ensure permit compliance and high-quality output.
• Perform fire guard duty and confined space watch.
• Participate in training and perform general duties to ensure safe operations.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Welding equipment

Piping tools

Multi meter

Job description

Description

Synagro partners with stakeholders to clean our water, protect our environment and serve our communities by generating worth from what others consider waste. We work to protect the health of our water, our Earth and those who depend on them now and in the future. Synagro takes pride in having zero layoffs during the pandemic and the business continues to thrive during difficult times.

What good is a job without great benefits to reward your hard work? Here are some highlights of what Synagro has to offer:

• 15 days paid time off
• 10 Holidays
• Medical/Dental/Vision (within 30 days of hire)
• Health Saving Account (HSA) with company match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) with company match (fully vested upon hire)
• Career growth and promotional opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement

JOB SUMMARY

Inspect, maintain, and control process equipment and perform mechanical maintenance throughout the plant.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Apply to all regulations that provide safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation of the plant to meet processing, permit, and other applicable requirements.
• Perform preventative, corrective and emergency mechanical maintenance on all equipment throughout the plant under the direction of the Plant Manager such as welding, piping and refurbish equipment.
• Identify, troubleshoot and repair mechanical malfunctions throughout the plant which includes documenting problem and resolution as well as reporting all problems and resolutions of mechanical malfunctions to the Plant Manager.
• Monitor and control plant operations in accordance with company policies and plant standard operating procedures.
• Maintain records of plant operations including, but not limited to, hourly operating data and abnormal operating conditions. Ensure that the facility operations within permit compliance, at/above design capability, and produced high quality product at all times.
• Perform fire guard duty as well as confined space watch.
• Participate and complete training programs within the time frame allotted.
• Perform any general work or other assignments necessary to ensure the safe, clean, and efficient operation of the facility to include sweeping, shoveling, and other housekeeping activities.
• Maintain work tools and ensure work tools are put in appropriate secure place after using.
• Demonstrate safe behaviors at all times and to perform their job in a safe manner.

STATUS AMD SCOPE

• Ability to weld, fit pipe, refurbish equipment, set and align rotating equipment.
• Ability to wire and unwire motors and perform zero energy check with a multi meter.
• Ability to recognize operational inconsistencies and hazards in the workplace and display proper judgment in responding to them.
• Ability to operate powered equipment and tools in a safe and efficient manner while on ground surface as well as at heights.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of plant fire protection apparatus and systems and ability to operate all fire protection equipment.
• Able to work varying shifts, overtime, holidays, on call duty and emergency call-ins.
• Communication skills – verbal and written.
• Ability to operate a computer.

COMPENTENCIES

• Organizing: Uses resources effectively and efficiently.
• Peer Relationships: Is seen as a team player and is cooperative.
• Flexibility: Is very flexible and adaptable, can act differently depending upon the situation.
• Time Management: Values time, uses his/her time effectively and efficiently.
• Ethics and Values: Adheres to an appropriate and effective set of core values and beliefs during both good and bad times.
• Integrity and Trust: Admits mistakes and is seen as a direct, truthful individual.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum HS Diploma or equivalent (GED)
• 2 – 4 years’ experience as an operator in wastewater, steam, or other process plant operations, or equivalent

This is a summary of principal responsibilities and is not intended to include all duties, which may be assigned.

AA/EOE/M/F/D/V

We thank all individuals for their interest in Synagro however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Education

Preferred

High School or better.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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