Maintenance Technician; Millwright

Position: Maintenance Technician (Millwright)
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

5 sick days

10 Holidays

Medical/Dental/Vision (within 30 days of hire)

RRSP with company match (fully vested upon hire)

Career growth and promotional opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

POSITION

DESCRIPTION:

The Maintenance Technician will entail specialized maintenance knowledge in all or some of the following categories: rotating equipment, static equipment, boilers and thermal equipment, electrical and instrumentation. The Maintenance Technician is a critical role in delivering the overall Asset Management program and will be responsible for reliability and performance metrics. This level requires familiarity with equipment, procedures, products and the risk and safety issues associated with the job and environment.

SCOPE:

Reports to the Maintenance Manager

Work assignments are performed independently with minimal supervision including special tasks and assignments as needed

Takes lead role in documenting maintenance activities in CMMS and produces weekly activity report for planning

Focus on critical or complex maintenance tasks towards improved reliability

Takes initiative to get work done with little direction from supervisor

TEAM WORK & PROFESSIONALISM:

Engages professionally with contractors and ensures a high level of quality and accountability on services provided

Takes lead role in coordination and planning of maintenance activities including parts, resources, and tools to complete the job.

Acts as a technical resource to colleagues and as a mentor to less experienced employees.

Is professional and courteous in interactions with others an ambassador for Synagro’s brand and image

PROBLEM SOLVING & JUDGMENT:

Judgments and decision-making typically include determining tools, materials and equipment needed to accomplish the work

Ability to determine and justify use of contractors or vendors in obtaining services or materials towards overall Asset Management

Decisions affect the quality of work, the welfare of others, timeliness of the operation, degree of customer service and profitability of the operation.

Applies extensive knowledge and experience to solve complex problems

SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE:

Has solid working knowledge of many types of EHS processes, terminology and equipment

Can identify functional EHS applications across all areas of work

Leads problem solving for hazards and other non-conformances within assigned work area

Simplifies complex EHS issues

Provides guidance on safety and quality standards, reports incidents and assists with investigations

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

5+ years’ experience in a maintenance technician role

Journeyman Millwright ticket required

Always demonstrate safe work behaviors and perform their job in a safe manner

Able to effectively and accurately complete work orders, material requests, incident reports, fit for duty and other documentation

Experience working with any of the following; thermal dryers, anaerobic digestors, centrifuges, or general wastewater processing equipment considered an asset

Disassemble, inspect, report and re-assemble various types of dewatering equipment, conveyors, pumps, and grinders.

Perform preventative, corrective and emergency mechanical maintenance on equipment

Maintain tools in good condition and proper placement after…