Wastewater Mechanic

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Company Description

About Veolia North America

A subsidiary of Veolia Group, Veolia North America (VNA) 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. VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education, and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has approximately 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent. Please visit our website  www.veolianorthamerica.com.

Job Description

BENEFITS 

Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental and vision insurance. 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.

Position Purpose: 

Maintains all treatment equipment necessary to produce quality potable water.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities: 

·  Also necessary are knowledge of water treatment procedures and the mechanical equipment necessary for water treatment as well as knowledge of electricity, electrical circuitry and industrial electricity and basic electronics.
·  The Mechanic maintains the water treatment equipment which involves periodic calibrations in chemical feed equipment, scheduled oil changes and lubrication of mechanical items, alignment checks of rotating equipment, wear and tolerance checks of pump impellers, seals, packing and bearings.
·  The incumbent determines the sources of equipment failure and determines the most effective solution to get it back in service as soon as possible. The Mechanic determines if a piece of equipment is worthy or repairs, the extent of the repair to be made and if the repair can be made on site of if the machinery needs factory attention. Due to the aging and obsolete equipment, the incumbent fabricates items no longer available and updates aging equipment to use components that are readily available. In this capacity, he/she deals with hardware and plumbing suppliers, electrical suppliers, machine ships, bearing dealer, electric motor repair and sales, chemical feeder suppliers and oil distributors.
·  The Mechanic instructs the Operators in the proper operation of all treatment equipment and the proper way to perform the minor maintenance or adjustments necessary for proper plant maintenance.
·  He/she maintains a personal computer database file on every mechanical item at the treatment plant, booster stations, and wells. This database keeps the mechanic aware of service due dates and provides a detailed history of equipment performance.
·  This position description is intended for the purpose of Hay evaluation and salary positioning and is not a contract setting forth the full scope of employment. The employer retains the right to deviate from the description at its discretion, without notice.
·  Maintains the water treatment equipment by performing periodic calibrations, scheduled oil changes and lubrication, alignment checks, and wear and tolerance checks.
·  Determines the sources of equipment failure and decides on the most effective solution to get it back in service as soon as possible.
·  Deals with hardware and plumbing suppliers, electrical suppliers, machine ships, bearing dealer, electric motor repair and sales, chemical feeder suppliers and oil distributors.
·  Instructs the Operators in the proper operation of all treatment equipment and minor maintenance or adjustments.
·  Maintains a personal computer database file on every mechanical item at the treatment plant, booster stations, and wells to keep track of service due dates and have a detailed history of equipment performance.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background: 

·  High School Diploma/GED is required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 

·  Knowledge of water treatment procedures and the mechanical equipment necessary for water treatment as well as knowledge of electricity, electrical circuitry and industrial electricity and basic electronics.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training: 

·  Additional technical training is required.

Additional Information

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.