Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

Water Technologies • Phoenix, AZ

24d • Onsite

About The Position

Veolia Group is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia Group designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation. Within this framework, Veolia's Water Tech Business brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world’s most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy. Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future. This is a focused, 1-week contract position designed for immediate support on a critical project.

Requirements

• Deep mechanical aptitude with pumps, valves, piping, gearboxes, and automated filtration systems
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical blueprints, piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), and equipment manuals
• Working knowledge of basic electrical controls, motors, and instrumentation (480V 3-phase systems, VFDs, and sensors)
• Competency using hand tools, precision measuring instruments (calipers, dial indicators), and power tools
• High school diploma or GED required
• Minimum of 3–5 years of hands-on industrial mechanical maintenance experience, preferably within a water/wastewater treatment plant or heavy industrial processing facility required
• Ability to lift up to 50–100 pounds
• Ability to work in tight or confined spaces
• Work takes place in an industrial environment with exposure to outdoor weather, noise, and wastewater treatment processes
• Availability to participate in an on-call rotation for after-hours plant emergencies
• Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; the employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g., H-1B visa) for this opportunity

Nice To Haves

• Technical trade school certification in industrial mechanics, mechatronics, or a related field is preferred

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and diagnose filtration and separation machinery to locate the root cause of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, or basic electrical issues.
• Monitor system performance using SCADA interfaces, gauges, meters, and control panels to spot early signs of equipment failure.
• Analyze historical data and operational trends to predict and prevent unexpected filtration unit shutdowns.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on pumps, blowers, valves, actuators, chemical feed systems, and complex filtration arrays.
• Rebuild, align, and replace worn or defective mechanical parts, seals, bearings, impellers, and filter modules.
• Clean, descale, and flush filtration units, tanks, and piping networks according to strict technical schedules.
• Adhere strictly to Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), confined space entry protocols, and OSHA safety standards when working near high-voltage lines and biological hazards.
• Maintain accurate electronic logs of completed work orders, parts usage, and equipment repair history.
• Ensure all repaired or adjusted filtration equipment meets Clean Water Act and NPDES discharge parameter limits.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED