Norfolk, Virginia, USA
16 days ago
Travel Maintenance and Install Welder

Company Description

Veolia Group is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia Group designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation. Within this framework, Veolia's Water Technology Business brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world’s most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy. Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future.

 

Job Description

Job Summary: 

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.

Key Characteristics 

● Travel to remote facilities to perform Welding and support installation of CAPEX projects. 

● Strict adherence to all EHS standards in accordance with both Veolia and site guidelines

● Ability to read and implement engineering drawings and P&ID’s, Works according to project engineering standard

 Duties & Responsibilities 

Travel to Veolia facilities or occasional customer sites for on-site installation of CAPEX projects. Up to 50% travel

Works to best EHS standards, policies or procedures

Works in according to the install lead directions & maintains clear communication to ensure smooth and efficient operations

Follows good installation housekeeping practices 

Ability to performs confined space entry to the highest EHS standards 

Works according to the facility maintenance leader directions 

Maintains direct communication with Maintenance leader and maintenance staff

Demonstrates excellent EHS standards and follows policies/procedures in order to keep self and others injury free  

MIG, TIG and Stick welding when needed.

Install new equipment or re-arranges existing equipment.

Performs preventative maintenance activities at the facility or within the ‘Mobile’ fleet 

Maintains records or reports as directed by immediate supervisor  

Perform building and ground maintenance

Is available on call for emergency repairs as needed to keep plant and jobsites in good running order.

  Knowledge, Skills & Abilities 

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 range of environments to include but not limited to industrial facilities, manufacturing facilities, and power industry facilities

Ability and willingness to read documents and implement such as 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

Ability and willingness to travel where needed. 

Qualifications

Education & Experience

Required:

High School Diploma, G.E.D., Home School Certification, or international equivalent to High School Diploma

Minimum of 1 year of PVC plumbing, OR mechanical repair and maintenance work experience or training

Able to MIG, TIG & Stick weld. 

Preferred (if applicable):

At least 1 year of repair and maintenance work experience.

Experience running Schedule 80 PVC pipe (2” to 8”). 

Ability to apply 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.

 

Additional Information

Working Conditions (Specify % of travel involved if applicable, physical conditions, interaction with any hazardous material, work environment, etc.) 

● 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 range of environments to include but not limited to industrial 

● Ability and willingness for on call status for emergency response

● Estimated Travel 50%

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.

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