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WM Industrial Maintenance Mechanic in Houston, Texas

Job Summary

The Maintenance Mechanic - IWP is primarily responsible for rebuilding and maintaining centrifuges, pumps, augers, piping, mixers and any other mechanical equipment. The Maintenance Mechanic – IWP position also requires operation of centrifuge technology and/or chemical treatment including Health Safety and Environmental, Production and leading and training operators.

This position will travel to customer sites 50%

Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.

  • Ensures Health and Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and acting in a safe manner at all times.

  • Assists or performs mechanical tasks on job site construction, providing coordination and leadership support as required.

  • Rebuilds centrifuges, pumps, augers, mixers and any other mechanical equipment.

  • Cleans and tests centrifuges, pumps, augers, mixers, and electrical controls.

  • Maintain site process equipment.

  • Record and report service reports for work performed

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory duties.

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.

A. Education and Experience

  • Education: High School Diploma or GED (accredited).

  • Experience: Two (2) years of millwright or mechanical experience (in addition to education requirement).

B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements

  • TWIC Card

  • Forklift Certification

  • Basic Plus Safety Training

  • OSHA Hazardous Material training a plus

  • Pre-assignment and/or pre-hire customer-specific drug and/or alcohol testing may be required by certain customer-contract requirements. Such testing may include urinalysis, oral swab, drug hair follicle testing and/or alcohol testing.

C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required

  • Ability to pass pre-employment physical and wear respirator.

  • Must be willing to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions for extended periods in 12 hour shifts.

  • Computer proficiency skills to include Microsoft Word and Excel.

  • Learn to read and understand measurement tools such as dial indicators, micrometers, etc.

  • Learn to read and understand P&IDs, electrical schematic, mechanical drawings, etc.

  • Learn to use metal tools such as gas torches, welding machines, band saw, etc.

V. Work Environment and Essential Functions

Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

  • Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) most of the work day;

  • Required to exert physical effort in handling objects heavier than 50 pounds frequently;

  • Required to be exposed to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, etc.) frequently;

  • Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements frequently;

  • Normal setting for this job is: maintenance shop. May include field service trips to a refinery or petrochemical complex.

Benefits

At Waste Management, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

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As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

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