Operator-Mechanic

Synagro•Elk Grove, CA

About The Position

The Operator-Mechanic inspects, maintains, and controls process equipment and performs mechanical maintenance throughout the plant. The role supports safe, reliable, and cost-effective facility operations that meet processing, permit, and other applicable requirements. It includes monitoring plant operations, maintaining operating records, troubleshooting equipment problems, and helping ensure permit compliance, design capability, and high-quality product output. The position also performs preventative, corrective, and emergency mechanical maintenance; maintains tools and housekeeping standards; participates in training; and follows safe work practices. Duties may include welding, pipe fitting, equipment refurbishment, rotating-equipment alignment, motor wiring, fire guard duty, and confined-space watch. The employee may be assigned other work needed for safe, clean, and efficient facility operations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
2–4 years of experience as an operator in wastewater, steam, or other process plant operations, or equivalent.
Ability to weld, fit pipe, refurbish equipment, and set and align rotating equipment.
Ability to wire and unwire motors and perform a zero-energy check with a multimeter.
Ability to recognize operational inconsistencies and workplace hazards and use proper judgment in responding to them.
Ability to operate powered equipment and tools safely and efficiently on ground surfaces and at heights.
Thorough knowledge and understanding of plant fire-protection apparatus and systems, and ability to operate fire-protection equipment.
Ability to work varying shifts, overtime, holidays, on-call duty, and emergency call-ins.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to operate a computer.

Responsibilities

Apply regulations and requirements that support safe, reliable, and cost-effective plant operations.
Perform preventative, corrective, and emergency mechanical maintenance throughout the plant under the direction of the Plant Manager.
Weld, perform piping work, and refurbish equipment.
Identify, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical malfunctions; document problems and resolutions and report them to the Plant Manager.
Monitor and control plant operations in accordance with company policies and standard operating procedures.
Maintain plant operating records, including hourly operating data and abnormal operating conditions.
Help ensure facility operations remain within permit compliance, meet or exceed design capability, and produce high-quality product.
Perform fire guard duty and confined-space watch.
Participate in and complete training programs within the allotted time frame.
Perform general work and housekeeping, including sweeping and shoveling, to support safe, clean, and efficient facility operations.
Maintain work tools and return them to an appropriate secure place after use.
Demonstrate safe behaviors and perform work safely.