Maintenance Mechanic III

Veolia Environnement SA•San Diego, CA

3h•$45 - $50

About The Position

The Maintenance Mechanic III consistently leads an assigned team in inspecting, maintaining, repairing, and installing mechanical, electromechanical, pneumatic, and/or hydraulic equipment at a plant and/or pump stations. The role oversees work assignments and schedules, monitors team productivity and quality, coaches and trains team members, and provides technical guidance and troubleshooting support. It also prepares work orders and related reports, procurement requisitions, charts, graphs, and data submissions; promotes safe work practices and compliance with environmental and safety requirements; and may assist with parts and inventory management or other plant work. The position performs Maintenance Tech III duties as required. The role is based entirely in an operations environment, with regular exposure to outdoor and sometimes inclement weather. Company service vehicles are used as required, and the position involves travel for company-provided training one to two times per year. The employee may serve rotational 24-hour emergency on-call. Potential hazards include fumes, dust, toxic and caustic chemicals, noise, rotating machinery, high pressure, hot and cold temperatures, slippery surfaces, water, and electrical hazards.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to read, write, and comprehend English-language operational, process, safety, and quality instructions, and carry out verbal and written instructions.
Over five years of experience in a related position in a similar environment.
Ability to comprehend complex specifications, blueprints, and manuals.
Basic mathematical calculation skills.
Vocational training and mechanical aptitude.
Ability to read, interpret, and record data from meters, gauges, scales, panels, computer consoles, and other equipment.
Ability to mentor, coach, and train others to identify cost-effective solutions.
Ability to use computer programs to prepare work orders, work-related reports, charts, graphs, and data submissions.
Proficiency in and consistent modeling of the care and use of site-specific, facility-required personal protective equipment.
Ability to perform assigned tasks in an organized, accurate, and timely manner and efficiently maintain, install, and repair facility equipment.
Ability to diagnose problems, troubleshoot mechanical, electromechanical, hydraulic, or pneumatic equipment, and take corrective action within policy and procedure limitations.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work in a team environment and readily assume additional or new responsibilities.
Ability to serve rotational 24-hour emergency on-call if required by the site.
Valid driver’s license.
Completion of employee orientation, departmental operating procedures, safety, OSHA, and quality training.
Ability to meet the physical requirements, including walking up to five miles per shift, working at heights and in confined spaces, and lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds (occasionally 60 pounds).

Nice To Haves

Fabrication and welding experience, if required at the site.
Forklift certification, if required at the site.

Responsibilities

Review daily team requirements with the supervisor or in the supervisor’s absence, oversee work assignments, and help ensure schedules are met.
Recommend schedule changes to optimize production or reduce costs, and provide feedback to the supervisor about labor, material, and equipment needs.
Ensure labor reporting is accurate and reconciles with the labor tracking system.
Monitor work assignments and team members’ production and quality standards.
Coach and train team members to improve skills, productivity, safety, quality, processes, and troubleshooting capabilities.
Provide technical guidance and proactively troubleshoot, resolve, or coordinate resolution of technical problems.
Prepare work orders and work-related reports, procurement requisitions, charts, graphs, and data submissions accurately and promptly.
Model safe work practices, support safety goals and training, promote good housekeeping, and help ensure environmental and safety regulatory compliance.
Report potential problems to the supervisor promptly.
Perform Maintenance Tech III duties as required.
Assist with parts, spares, maintenance procurement, and inventory as needed.
Assist in other areas of the plant as directed.