Operator-Mechanic

Synagro; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated maintenance operator to ensure the smooth functioning of critical plant equipment. This role involves performing mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. You'll be part of a team that values environmental protection and community service, working in a dynamic environment where your contributions directly impact the quality of operations. If you are passionate about maintaining operational excellence and enjoy hands-on work, this position offers a fulfilling career path with opportunities for growth and development.

Benefits

15 days paid time off

10 Holidays

Medical/Dental/Vision

Health Saving Account (HSA) with company match

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

401(k) with company match

Career growth and promotional opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in wastewater or process plant operations.
• Ability to operate powered equipment safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical maintenance and troubleshooting throughout the plant.
• Monitor plant operations and maintain compliance with regulations.

Skills

Mechanical Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Communication Skills

Safety Awareness

Equipment Operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

HMI Systems

Job 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.

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.

***Night Shift***

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Apply to all regulations that provide safe, reliable, and cost effective operation of the plant to meet processing, permit, and other applicable requirements.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Monitor and control plant operations in accordance with company policies and plant standard operating procedures.
5. 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.
6. Perform fire guard duty as well as confined space watch.
7. Participate and complete training programs within the time frame allotted.
8. 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.
9. Maintain work tools and ensure work tools are put in appropriate secure place after using.
10. Demonstrate safe behaviors at all times and to perform their job in a safe manner.
11. Perform biosolids sampling and testing.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

1. Ability to recognize operational inconsistencies and hazards in the workplace and display proper judgment in responding to them.
2. Ability to operate powered equipment and tools in a safe and efficient manner while on ground surface as well as at heights.
3. Able to work varying shifts, overtime, holidays, on call duty and emergency call-ins.
4. Communication skills – verbal and written.
5. Ability to operate a computer.
6. Ability to enter confined spaces for inspections as well as perform corrective actions as needed.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCES

1. Minimum HS Diploma or equivalent (GED).
2. 2 – 4 years’ experience as an operator in wastewater, steam, or other process plant operations, or equivalent.
3. Experience with HMI (Human Machine Interface) systems a plus.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Talking, Hearing, Seeing, Standing, Sitting, Walking, Fingering, Stooping, Crouching, Grasping, and Lifting up to 100lbs.
2. The worker is subject to both environmental conditions: Activities occur inside and out.
3. The worker is subject to noise: There is sufficient noise to cause worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level.
4. The worker is subject to hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to bio-solids.
5. The worker is subject to vibration: Exposure to oscillating movements of extremities or whole body.
6. The workers frequently is in close quarters, crawl space, shafts, manholes, small, enclosed rooms, small sewage and water line pipes, and other areas which could cause claustrophobia.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all essential job functions, knowledge, skills, abilities, efforts, and physical or working conditions associated with a position.