Mechanical Maintenance Mechanic

Veolia Environnement SA • Richmond, VA

2h

About The Position

Position Purpose:
The purpose of this position is to provide the necessary preventative, routine, and emergency maintenance of equipment to ensure safe and efficient plant operation.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Proficient in a variety of welding techniques.
• Proficient in pipe fitting techniques.
• Proficient in use of all maintenance shop tools.
• Conceptual understanding of various types of pumps, valves, turbines, compressors, boilers, fans, coal conveyors, piping systems, and other power plant equipment.
• Ability to perform equipment alignment.
• Comprehension of flow diagrams and mechanical drawings.
• Ability to comprehend and implement technical instruction provided by equipment manual.
• Ability to perform simple machine work utilizing a lathe, milling machine, drill press and shaper.
• Communication and human relation skills.
• Ability to perform manual tasks including but not limited to:
• Operation of hand tools.
• Manipulation of valves.
• Ability to give and receive instructions over radio and P.A.
• Ability to see clearly; safely and readily identifying the labels, gauges, dials and indicators typically encountered in performing job duties.
• Ability to read, write and understand instructions and procedures.
• Ability to work rotating shifts for 24-hour coverage.
• Ability to lift at least 75 lbs.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders.
• Ability to bend and maneuver in tight, cramped quarters.

Responsibilities

• Performs the diagnostic and repair work on plant equipment as indicated by maintenance request forms. Equipment includes pumps, valves, turbines, compressors, boilers, coal conveyors, fans, piping system and boiler tubes.
• Coordinates outage activities related to the maintenance department.
• Observes equipment performances while in normal operation.
• Rebuilds pumps and valves.
• Assists in test of mechanical equipment to determine optimal operating condition.
• Assists factory representatives on plant visits to repair equipment.
• Conducts the preventative maintenance program on equipment by determining the lubrication and inspection schedules.
• Responsible for reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor necessary spare parts needed for plant operation.
• Ensures proper alignment and specifications of equipment after repair or installation.
• Performs miscellaneous tasks as directed by Maintenance Supervisor and/or Shift Supervisor.
• Participate in organized training program and augments this training program through independent study to increase knowledge of plant’s mechanical systems and to improve mechanical skills.
• Ensure that assigned tools, equipment, and work area are properly maintained and secured.
• Observes plant safety rules, performs assigned task in safe manner, and is alert for unsafe acts and conditions.
• Is on call to handle emergency repairs.

Benefits

• Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more.
• In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED