Travel Welder

Transdev • Norfolk, VA

314d

About The Position

This position is a combined role and will be based from one of our Veolia Service Centers. When working from base the position will be an integral part of the facility maintenance team or potentially fabrication shop (depending on location). Due to the growth of the Services business, this position will be called upon to travel to other Veolia Service Centres mainly based in their region (South/West/Central or East/North/Central NAM). Purpose of the travel will be for facility expansion or upgrade projects and sometimes at customer sites. During the periods away from base the main function of this position will be on-site execution of Veolia facility CAPEX projects. Core function of the role will be mechanical welding, repair or upgrade activities. This role will perform duties to the highest standard with regard to professional attitude toward work and safety. When working from the base Service Center the role will ensure installation of equipment, machinery, general repairs are carried out efficiently and properly.

Requirements

• HS Diploma, G.E.D., Home School Certification, or international equivalent to HS Diploma
• Minimum of 1 year of PVC plumbing, OR mechanical repair and maintenance work experience or training
• Able to MIG, TIG & Stick weld
• Ability and willingness to perform physical duties such as lifting, climbing, working at elevated heights, and manual dexterity
• Ability and willingness to work confined space entry
• Ability and willingness to work in a range of environments including industrial facilities, manufacturing facilities, and power industry facilities
• Ability and willingness to read documents and implement safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability and willingness for on call status for emergency response
• Ability and willingness to travel for install and repair if needed

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of repair and maintenance work experience
• Experience running Schedule 80 PVC pipe (2” to 8”)
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram form and able to read a P&ID
• Trade school experience for plumbing, carpentry, and/or mechanical repair is highly desired
• Positive displacements pump repair experience

Responsibilities

• Travel to Veolia facilities or occasional customer sites for on-site installation of CAPEX projects - estimated travel at 50-75%
• Work to best EHS standards, policies or procedures
• Work according to the install lead directions & maintain clear communication to ensure smooth and efficient operations
• Follow good installation housekeeping practices
• Perform confined space entry to the highest EHS standards
• Work according to the facility maintenance leader directions
• Maintain direct communication with Maintenance leader and maintenance staff
• Demonstrate excellent EHS standards and follow policies/procedures in order to keep self and others injury free
• Perform MIG, TIG and Stick welding when needed
• Install new equipment or rearrange existing equipment
• Perform preventative maintenance activities at the facility or within the ‘Mobile' fleet
• Maintain records or reports as directed by immediate supervisor
• Perform building and ground maintenance
• Be available on call for emergency repairs as needed to keep plant and jobsites in good running order

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Starting Day 1!
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) Plan - 3% default contribution plus matching!
• Flexible Spending & Health Saving Accounts
• AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation
• Education Level: High school or GED