Maintenance Chief, Wastewater Treatment

Job overview

The Maintenance Chief, Wastewater Treatment role is an onsite position in Newport, RI. Compensation is not specified. The role supports maintenance at the Treatment Plant, Pumping Stations, and CSO Facilities for Veolia, an environmental services company providing water, waste, and energy management services. Under the Maintenance Supervisor’s general supervision, the chief plans and directs maintenance and repair work while also performing hands-on maintenance. The role supports reliable facility operations by coordinating work, maintaining equipment, and guiding team members on quality, safety, and productivity.

What you'll do

• Plan, schedule, and direct maintenance activities for mechanical equipment, buildings, structures, and grounds
• monitor assignments and coach and train team members
• perform mechanical and minor electrical work
• inspect facilities and equipment
• prepare work orders, reports, and procurement requisitions
• perform routine and preventive maintenance on plant equipment
• assist with parts inventory and training as needed
• may fabricate or weld and may serve rotational 24-hour emergency on-call.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

maintenance chief

wastewater treatment

newport ri

veolia

treatment plant

pumping stations

cso facilities

preventive maintenance

mechanical repair

team training

rhode island grade ii operator certificate

emergency on-call

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off
• health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• retirement plans
• savings accounts
• tuition reimbursement
• and paid volunteering.

Why this role

Must obtain a Rhode Island Grade II wastewater treatment operator certificate within six months of appointment. The posting says the role may include rotational 24-hour emergency on-call.

About the employer

Veolia is hiring for this role. Industry: HMO Medical Centers. Sector: 62.