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Mechanic - Refuse Derived Fuel Plant - Full-time / Part-time
•30 days ago
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
|---|---|
| Location | Portsmouth, Virginia |
About this job
Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran
Wheelabrator Technologies operates 15 waste-to-energy facilities and four independent power production facilities located across the United States. By generating clean, renewable energy, we are leading the way in reducing America's dependence on traditional fuels. We've been nationally recognized for our positive impact on the environment, and our facilities actively participate in OSHA's Voluntary Protection Program as Star Worksites, making Wheelabrator one of the most safety-conscious employers in the country. To learn more please visit us at: http://www.wtienergy.com .
We currently have an opening for a Mechanic at our Refuse Derived Fuel Plant in Portsmouth, Virginia.
Summary:
The basic function of the Mechanic is to install, troubleshoot, clean, inspect, and maintain mechanical equipment throughout the facility in a safe and professional manner.
Essential Functions:
Monitors and maintains facility equipment to ensure safe and efficient equipment and facility operation.
Performs preventive and repair maintenance procedures safely and professionally with minimal supervision in accordance with Federal and State Regulations, and Company Work Rules, Policies and Procedures.
Initiates and completes work-orders and requisitions, and documents all critical and or pertinent information on a routine basis.
Responds and reports to work during off hours when emergency repairs are required.
Travels to other facilities with-in the Company when technical support is required.
Takes proactive measures to address improvement opportunities.
Assumes increased levels of responsibility when required or requested. Performs lesser skilled duties when required or requested.
Complete the Corporate and Plant Training Programs within the time frame prescribed.
Identifies and effectively uses basic and precision measuring tools to calculate and determine lengths, surface areas, and volumes as necessary while performing maintenance tasks on a routine basis.
Follows standard safety procedures, correct safety and environmental hazards, and report them to the Shift Supervisor immediately. Reads, understands, and applies information such as lockout/tagout procedures, safety rules, job hazard analyses, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Works overtime.
Works rotating shifts, if requested.
Communicates clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing; as well as communicate clearly whether using in-situ intercom system, two-way radio or face to face.
Anticipates typical problems, identify potential or recurring problems, and takes appropriate action. Troubleshoots equipment, diagnoses problems and repairs.
Operates other equipment including, but not limited to, industrial forklifts, manlifts, skid steer type loaders, and other mobile equipment.
Education/Experience:
Education High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) accredited
Minimum of 8 years experience in the Industrial or Power Industry Maintenance Field or a minimum of 2 years experience as a 2 nd Class Mechanic
Minimum of 5 years experience in the Industrial or Power Industry Maintenance Field or a minimum of 2 years experience as a 3 rd Class Mechanic
Minimum of 3 years of Mechanical Experience, or a minimum of 1 year experience as a 4 th Class Mechanic
Certificates and Licenses:
Licenses as required by Local, State, Federal, Environmental and/or Health/Safety Regulatory agencies
Supervision Received:
Perform job duties within prescribed standards. Minimal supervision necessary once varied tasks are mastered.
Competencies:
Share expertise with others
Manage stressful situations professionally
Accept constructive feedback from others
Show respect and sensitivity for cultural/work style and learning style differences
Treat people with respect
Focuses on solving conflict/problems
Listens to situation/problems and checks for clarity and gets clarification
Initiative to work independently
Work Ethically and with integrity at all times
Teamwork/cooperation
Physical Demand:
Stand
Sit
Walk
Handle tools, equipment, fine motor skills
Reach with hands and arms
Climb and walk on heights often greater than 4 feet
Stoop, kneel, bend, push, pull, crawl
Ascend and descend stairs and stationary vertical ladders as part of normal work activity and emergency egress situations
Lift up to 50 lbs. or less
Move about all areas of the plant, including catwalks, deck grating, and uneven surfaces
Close vision, distance vision, corrected or otherwise; color vision sufficient to correctly distinguish wires, or pipes recognizable by color
Operate a 1.5 inch fire hose operating at 125 psi line pressure to the extent required to extinguish fire
Operate fire extinguishing equipment ranging from hand held extinguishers to 200 lb portable units
Access confined spaces and pressure vessels through standard 12" by 16" manways
PPE Required:
Work in areas under adverse conditions that may require the donning and use of personal protective equipment including, but not limited to, the following with average fatigue:
Negative pressure respirator
Positive pressure respirator
Hardhat
Approved safety shoes
Eye protection, corrected or otherwise
Rubber suit and gloves
Chemical resistant suit
Heat resistant outerwear
Flame resistant outerwear
Approved hearing protection
Gloves
Safety harness
Environmental Conditions:
Moving mechanical parts
Wet or humid conditions (non-weather)
Airborne particles
Potential exposure to dust and chemicals
Exposure to hot and cold temperatures and outdoor weather conditions
Noise in work environment
Benefits
At Wheelabrator Technologies, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.
If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click, "Apply Now."
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Wheelabrator Technologies operates 15 waste-to-energy facilities and four independent power production facilities located across the United States. By generating clean, renewable energy, we are leading the way in reducing America's dependence on traditional fuels. We've been nationally recognized for our positive impact on the environment, and our facilities actively participate in OSHA's Voluntary Protection Program as Star Worksites, making Wheelabrator one of the most safety-conscious employers in the country. To learn more please visit us at: http://www.wtienergy.com .
We currently have an opening for a Mechanic at our Refuse Derived Fuel Plant in Portsmouth, Virginia.
Summary:
The basic function of the Mechanic is to install, troubleshoot, clean, inspect, and maintain mechanical equipment throughout the facility in a safe and professional manner.
Essential Functions:
Monitors and maintains facility equipment to ensure safe and efficient equipment and facility operation.
Performs preventive and repair maintenance procedures safely and professionally with minimal supervision in accordance with Federal and State Regulations, and Company Work Rules, Policies and Procedures.
Initiates and completes work-orders and requisitions, and documents all critical and or pertinent information on a routine basis.
Responds and reports to work during off hours when emergency repairs are required.
Travels to other facilities with-in the Company when technical support is required.
Takes proactive measures to address improvement opportunities.
Assumes increased levels of responsibility when required or requested. Performs lesser skilled duties when required or requested.
Complete the Corporate and Plant Training Programs within the time frame prescribed.
Identifies and effectively uses basic and precision measuring tools to calculate and determine lengths, surface areas, and volumes as necessary while performing maintenance tasks on a routine basis.
Follows standard safety procedures, correct safety and environmental hazards, and report them to the Shift Supervisor immediately. Reads, understands, and applies information such as lockout/tagout procedures, safety rules, job hazard analyses, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Works overtime.
Works rotating shifts, if requested.
Communicates clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing; as well as communicate clearly whether using in-situ intercom system, two-way radio or face to face.
Anticipates typical problems, identify potential or recurring problems, and takes appropriate action. Troubleshoots equipment, diagnoses problems and repairs.
Operates other equipment including, but not limited to, industrial forklifts, manlifts, skid steer type loaders, and other mobile equipment.
Education/Experience:
Education High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) accredited
Minimum of 8 years experience in the Industrial or Power Industry Maintenance Field or a minimum of 2 years experience as a 2 nd Class Mechanic
Minimum of 5 years experience in the Industrial or Power Industry Maintenance Field or a minimum of 2 years experience as a 3 rd Class Mechanic
Minimum of 3 years of Mechanical Experience, or a minimum of 1 year experience as a 4 th Class Mechanic
Certificates and Licenses:
Licenses as required by Local, State, Federal, Environmental and/or Health/Safety Regulatory agencies
Supervision Received:
Perform job duties within prescribed standards. Minimal supervision necessary once varied tasks are mastered.
Competencies:
Share expertise with others
Manage stressful situations professionally
Accept constructive feedback from others
Show respect and sensitivity for cultural/work style and learning style differences
Treat people with respect
Focuses on solving conflict/problems
Listens to situation/problems and checks for clarity and gets clarification
Initiative to work independently
Work Ethically and with integrity at all times
Teamwork/cooperation
Physical Demand:
Stand
Sit
Walk
Handle tools, equipment, fine motor skills
Reach with hands and arms
Climb and walk on heights often greater than 4 feet
Stoop, kneel, bend, push, pull, crawl
Ascend and descend stairs and stationary vertical ladders as part of normal work activity and emergency egress situations
Lift up to 50 lbs. or less
Move about all areas of the plant, including catwalks, deck grating, and uneven surfaces
Close vision, distance vision, corrected or otherwise; color vision sufficient to correctly distinguish wires, or pipes recognizable by color
Operate a 1.5 inch fire hose operating at 125 psi line pressure to the extent required to extinguish fire
Operate fire extinguishing equipment ranging from hand held extinguishers to 200 lb portable units
Access confined spaces and pressure vessels through standard 12" by 16" manways
PPE Required:
Work in areas under adverse conditions that may require the donning and use of personal protective equipment including, but not limited to, the following with average fatigue:
Negative pressure respirator
Positive pressure respirator
Hardhat
Approved safety shoes
Eye protection, corrected or otherwise
Rubber suit and gloves
Chemical resistant suit
Heat resistant outerwear
Flame resistant outerwear
Approved hearing protection
Gloves
Safety harness
Environmental Conditions:
Moving mechanical parts
Wet or humid conditions (non-weather)
Airborne particles
Potential exposure to dust and chemicals
Exposure to hot and cold temperatures and outdoor weather conditions
Noise in work environment
Benefits
At Wheelabrator Technologies, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.
If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click, "Apply Now."
'68562
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