Operator-Mechanic - Night Shift

Synagro Technologies Inc.•Baltimore, MD

54d•$27 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Synagro partners with stakeholders to clean our water, protect our environment and serve our communities by generating worth from what others consider waste. We work to protect the health of our water, our Earth and those who depend on them now and in the future. JOB SUMMARY Inspect, maintain, and control process equipment and perform mechanical maintenance throughout the plant. Day Shift (6:00pm-6:00am)

Requirements

Ability to weld, fit pipe, refurbish equipment, set and align rotating equipment
Ability to wire and unwire motors and perform zero energy check with a multi meter
Ability to recognize operational inconsistencies and hazards in the workplace and display proper judgment in responding to them
Ability to operate powered equipment and tools in a safe and efficient manner while on ground surface as well as at heights
Thorough knowledge and understanding of plant fire protection apparatus and systems and ability to operate all fire protection equipment
Able to work varying shifts, overtime, holidays, on call duty and emergency call-ins
Communication skills - verbal and written
Ability to operate a computer
Minimum HS Diploma or equivalent (GED)
2 - 4 years' experience as an operator in wastewater, steam, or other process plant operations, or equivalent

Responsibilities

Apply to all regulations that provide safe, reliable, and cost effective operation of the plant to meet processing, permit, and other applicable requirements
Perform preventative, corrective and emergency mechanical maintenance on all equipment throughout the plant under the direction of the Plant Manager such as welding, piping and refurbish equipment.
Identify, troubleshoot and repair mechanical malfunctions throughout the plant which includes documenting problem and resolution as well as reporting all problems and resolutions of mechanical malfunctions to the Plant Manager
Monitor and control plant operations in accordance with company policies and plant standard operating procedures
Maintain records of plant operations including, but not limited to, hourly operating data and abnormal operating conditions. Ensure that the facility operations within permit compliance, at/above design capability, and produced high quality product at all times
Perform fire guard duty as well as confined space watch
Participate and complete training programs within the time frame allotted
Perform any general work or other assignments necessary to ensure the safe, clean, and efficient operation of the facility to include sweeping, shoveling, and other housekeeping activities
Maintain work tools and ensure work tools are put in appropriate secure place after using
Demonstrate safe behaviors at all times and to perform their job in a safe manner