Maintenance Technician II - Water Treatment Plant

Position Purpose: 

Performs maintenance services installation or repairs in one or more skill areas such as plumbing mechanical electrical repairs pneumatic hydraulic installation carpentry painting or minor vehicle servicing.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Performs routine and preventative maintenance lubrication and minor adjustments on machines and related equipment which may include pumps engines generators valves gates mixers conveyors blowers chemical feed disinfection equipment and belt presses.
• Promptly reports any operational problems with machines or equipment to Lead or Supervisor.
• Inspects and is proficient at mechanical troubleshooting to determine repairs needed.
• Dismantles equipment to gain access to and repairs defective parts using hand tools power tools and precision measuring and testing devices.
• Reassembles and tests equipment ensuring safe and efficient operating conditions are restored.
• Troubleshoots hydraulic and pneumatic equipment basic electrical and instrumentation electronics.
• Performs facility maintenance and repair and may replace or install light bulbs fluorescent tubes damaged glass windows doors partitions ceiling or floor tiles door locks carpet and/or paint.
• May perform manual labor including cleaning equipment facilities and grounds as required and properly dispose of waste according to safety and environmental policies.
• Operates vehicles for plant operational purposes.
• May assist in other areas of the plant as directed including belt press operation.
• Inspects and performs mechanical electrical hydraulic or pneumatic troubleshooting to determine repairs needed.
• Performs routine and preventative maintenance lubrication and minor adjustments on machines and related equipment which may include pumps engines centrifuges generators valves gates mixers conveyors blowers dryers chemical feed and odor control disinfection equipment vacuum filters and belt presses. Promptly reports any operational problems with machines or equipment to Lead or Supervisor.
• May fabricate devices and assemblies from steel. May weld thread pipe and solder using gas and electric equipment.
• May assist with maintaining parts spares and maintenance inventory.
• May assist in other areas of the plant as directed.
• May assist with orienting or training new or less experienced Maintenance personnel.
• Learn to estimate time and material costs for various projects.
• May assist in inspecting flow meters gauges flow ratios pressures and related controls on instrument panels computer terminals and programmable logic control units. Diagnoses basic operational problems. Takes corrective action per procedure in the assigned area. Verifies and reports suspected malfunctions and variances to supervisor.

Work Environment: 

• Spends 100% of the time in the operations environment.
• Typically spends 25 35% of time exposed to outdoor and sometimes inclement weather.
• Company service vehicles are used as required.
• May serve rotational 24hour emergency oncall.
• Possible Work Hazards: May be exposed to possible operations hazards including fumes dust toxic and caustic chemicals noise rotating machinery high pressure and hot and cold temperatures slippery surfaces water and electrical hazards.

Qualifications :

Education/Experience/Background: 

• High school or GED with the ability to read write and comprehend English (operational process safety and quality instructions) and be able to carry out verbal and written instructions.
• Two to five years of experience in a related position in a similar environment with ability to comprehend complex specifications blueprints and manuals.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 

• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations. Some vocational training and mechanical aptitude required with the ability to read interpret and record data from meters gauges scales panels computer consoles and other equipment.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in the care and use of all site specific facility required PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) including respirators gas detectors confined space equipment etc.)
• Must consistently demonstrate the ability to perform all assigned tasks in an accurate and timely manner.
• Must demonstrate ability to efficiently maintain install and repair a variety of equipment which may include pumps engines generators valves gates mixers conveyors blowers chemical feed and odor control disinfection equipment vacuum filters and belt presses.
• Must demonstrate ability to use precision measuring devices testing equipment and shop tools such as drill press band saw bench grinder and a torque wrench.
• Must demonstrate the ability to inspect and diagnose process problems in multiple unit processes troubleshoot mechanical electromechanical hydraulic or pneumatic equipment and take corrective action within policy and procedure limitations.
• May demonstrate ability to accurately estimate time and material costs for assigned projects.
• Steel fabrication and welding experience may be required if necessary at site.
• Good verbal and written communication skills are necessary.
• Must have ability to operate Computer Maintenance Management System (software).
• Must demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training: 

• Must possess a valid drivers license (commercial license is desirable) and a safe driving record.
• Employee Orientation Departmental Operating Procedures Safety OSHA and Quality Training.
• Training in operation of mechanical drives hydraulic pumps and valves pneumatics electronics and control systems.
• Training in the use of controlling hazardous energy systems as needed (Lock out Tag Out).
• Forklift Certification.
• May perform more advanced functions as part of training and development.

Physical Requirements: 

• Amount of time spent Standing 25% Walking 75% for as many as five miles per shift.
• Requires close visual and hearing observation to detect nonconformance and machine malfunction.
• Constantly uses hands to finger handle or feel and frequently reaches with hands and arms.
• Works in various positions; works on ladders catwalks and supports at heights of 50 feet above the ground; and works with hands extended above and below head and body up to 40 minutes using hand tools weighing up to 15 pounds.
• Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds (occasionally 60 pounds) distances of 10 feet.
• The employee is occasionally required to stoop kneel or crouch and enter confined spaces. Will be required to use ladders or stairs.

Additional Information :

Benefits: Veolias comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies as well as health dental vision life insurance savings accounts tuition reimbursement paid volunteering and more. In addition employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status.

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.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime