Maintenance Technician I - Water​/Wastewater Plant

Company Description

Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery.

Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.

Position

Purpose:

Performs inspections, maintenance, repairs, and installation services in one or more skill areas such as plumbing, mechanical, electrical repairs, pneumatic, hydraulic, installation, carpentry, painting, vehicle servicing etc. in water/wastewater treatments and pumping facilities.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• Performs routine and preventative maintenance, lubrication and minor adjustments on machines and related equipment which may include pumps, engines, centrifuge, generators, valves, gates, mixers, conveyors, blowers, dryers, chemical feed, odor control, disinfection equipment, sludge processing filters, belt presses and measuring/control devices, testing equipment and material handling equipment.
• Promptly reports any operational problems with machines or equipment to Lead or Supervisor.
• Learns to inspect and becomes 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.
• Re-assembles and tests equipment ensuring safe and efficient operating conditions are restored.
• Learns to troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic and electronic equipment and instrumentation.
• 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, paint etc.
• Performs manual labor including but not limited to filling and emptying of machine bins, cleaning equipment, cleaning facilities, cleaning grounds, digging, using hand tools etc. as required.
• Operates vehicles for plant operational purposes.
• Learns to estimate time and material costs for various projects.
• May assist in other areas of the plant as directed.

Work Environment:

• Ability to work alone and, in inclement weather conditions is essential.
• Will require working in all the weather conditions Florida provides. These conditions include working in strong winds, rain, and extreme high temperatures.
• Work is primarily outdoors with limited indoor work. Work is conducted at a safe and reasonable pace.

Work Environment:

• Spends 100% of the time in the operations environment.
• May need to work outside in inclement weather conditions and drive company vehicles to perform duties.
• Travels 1 – 2 times per year for company provided training.
• May serve rotational 24-hour emergency on-call.
• 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.

Education/Experience/Background:

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Two to five years of experience in a related position in a similar environment with ability to comprehend complex specifications, blueprints and manuals preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally (operational, process, safety and quality instructions) and be able to carry out verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in the care and use of all site specific, facility required PPE (Personal Protection Equipment), including gas detectors, confined space equipment, etc.), electrical test meters (AMP & Voltage Meters).
• Must consistently demonstrate the ability to…