Wastewater Mechanic Lead
Company: Veolia Environnement SA
Location: East Providence
Posted on: September 11, 2024
Job Description:
Company DescriptionAbout Veolia North AmericaA 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
DescriptionBENEFITSVeolia'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:
-Consistently leads an assigned team to inspect, maintain, repair,
and install mechanical, electromechanical, pneumatic and/or
hydraulic equipment at plant and/or pump stations.Primary
Duties/Responsibilities:
- In conjunction with supervisor, or in his/her absence, reviews
daily team requirements. - Oversees work assignments to ensure that
schedules are met. - May recommend changes to schedule to optimize
production and/or reduce costs. - Ensures that labor reporting is
accurate and balances with labor tracking system. - Provides
feedback to Supervisor on labor, material and equipment demands
needed to achieve schedule. -
- Monitors work assignments and ensures that team members are
meeting or exceeding production and quality standards. - Coaches
and trains team members to increase skill level and to improve
productivity, safety, quality, and processes in a cost-effective
manner. - Trains team members to troubleshoot and resolve
problems.
- Provides technical guidance, troubleshoots, resolves, or
coordinates resolution of technical issues/problems on a proactive
basis. - Models and teaches finding cost effective solutions to
tasks.
- Prepares work orders either manually or from a Computer
Maintenance Management System as required and prepares work related
reports, procurement requisitions, charts, graphs, and data
submittal requirements in an accurate and timely manner. -
- Models safe work practices and provides leadership in achieving
safety goals. - May assist with safety training. - Ensures that
safety awareness is ongoing, that good housekeeping is practiced
and that environmental and safety regulatory requirements are met.
- Reports potential problems to supervisor on a timely basis.
- Performs duties of Maintenance Tech as required.SPECIFIC
ACTIVITIES (INTERMITTENT, ON AN OCCASIONAL BASIS, ETC.):
- May assist with maintaining parts, spares and maintenance
procurement and inventory.
- May assist in other areas of plant as directed.Work
Environment:
- Spends 100% of the time in operations environment.
- Typically spends 25 - 35% of time exposed to outdoor and
sometimes inclement weather
- Company service vehicles are used as required.
- 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.QualificationsEducation/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.
- Over 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. -
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.
- Demonstrates ability to mentor, coach, and train others to
identify cost effective solutions.
- Must demonstrate ability to use computer programs for preparing
work orders, work related reports, charts, graphs, and data
submittal requirements.
- Must demonstrate proficiency in and model the care and use of
all site specific, facility required PPE (Personal Protection
Equipment).
- Must consistently demonstrate the ability to perform all
assigned tasks in an organized, accurate and timely manner and the
ability to efficiently maintain, install and repair any equipment
used in the facility. - Fabrication and welding experience may be
required if necessary, at site.
- Must have the ability to diagnose problems regardless of
complexity, troubleshoot mechanical, electro-mechanical, hydraulic,
or pneumatic equipment and take corrective action within policy and
procedure limitations.
- Good verbal and written communication skills are
necessary.
- Must demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and
willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities
readily.Required Certification/Licenses/Training:
- Minimum water/wastewater license as required by regulatory
agencies at site.
- Must possess a valid driver's license (commercial license and
heavy equipment operator license is desirable) and a safe driving
record.
- Employee Orientation, Departmental Operating Procedures,
Safety, OSHA, and Quality Training.
- HAZWOPER (Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency
Response)
- Obtain or maintain HVAC, Electrician, Plumber's, or other trade
License if assigned to that area. Note: - Will not perform duties
unless properly licensed.
- Forklift Certification if required by site.
- May perform more advanced functions as part of training and
development.Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to serve rotational 24-hour emergency on-call if
required by site.
- Amount of time spent - Standing 25%, Walking 75% for as many as
five miles per shift.
- Requires close visual and hearing observation to detect
non-conformance 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.
- Occasional stooping, bending or kneeling and entering confined
spaces.Additional InformationWe 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.
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