Regional Training and Operations Technician - Water Technologies

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 responsible for operating multiple Veolia contracted client water and wastewater facilities. The primary purpose of this position is to cover vacations & absences at existing facilities, assist in the training and development of local operations teams, and to serve in a support role at new account start-ups. This position will be responsible for assisting with the overall operation and maintenance of accounts in their area. In between time at designated accounts, this position will be responsible for the development of training resources for general water and wastewater industry knowledge, as well as site-specific treatment training for all technicians in their region.

Essential Operational Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Maintain complete operational coverage of the Veolia-operated facilities in your designated region as vacations and unplanned absences arise
• Coverage will be required on both day shifts and night shifts as absences arise, requiring significant schedule flexibility
• Assist in the operational development of all local technicians within your designated region
• Ensure that industry standards and best practices are in use at all Veolia-operated facilities in your designated region
• Support new account start-up projects as they arise
• Provide knowledgeable support to local technicians within your designated region to assist in troubleshooting process issues as they arise
• Operate and control electric motors, pumps, and valves to regulate the flow of water into the Wastewater treatment plant
• Collect and test Wastewater samples to determine concentration levels and impurities at the designated testing frequency
• Responsible for accurate record keeping of client data such as residual content of chemicals, water turbidity, and water pressure
• Comply with all Veolia and multiple's safety parameters/programs
• Analyze lab data to uncover potential treatment issues and then implement process changes to prevent non-compliance
• This position may be responsible for compiling data for the Environmental Protection Agency or state regulatory body
• Coordinate with other operators throughout the multiple facilities to maintain the plant's wastewater treatment equipment
• Consult with management in the operations of their Wastewater plant to determine the best treatment for their Wastewater
• Independent scheduling of workload
• Participation in team meetings and discussions is required. Collaboration with team members on a regular basis is expected

Essential Maintenance Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate third-party maintenance support for all maintenance projects that are outside of Veolia's scope of work
• Complete all preventative maintenance defined by Veolia and multiple management at the designated frequency
• Complete, or assist in the completion of, all minor and intermediate maintenance projects that may arise to ensure the Wastewater treatment facility remains operating effectively and efficiently
• Management of inventories including lab supplies, consumable items, and equipment parts

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Willingness and availability to work with fellow operators on off-shifts when problems arise or if the operator needs assistance
• 24/7 availability to the Wastewater operators and multiple management
• Communicate frequently with the Veolia Account Manager regarding the operation of the Wastewater plant
• Provide supervision and leadership to the other team members by exemplifying hard work, attention to detail, fair treatment of each member of the team, and taking responsibility for results
• Provide direction to the team on the daily operation and maintenance of the Wastewater plant to ensure compliance
• Provide training and/or facilitate training of operators for all facets of the operation/management of the multiple wastewater facilities
• Provide clear verbal and written instructions to the team on the proper operation and maintenance of the Wastewater treatment plant and the equipment
• Continually optimize the operation of the wastewater treatment plant, chemistry, and equipment to improve operating efficiency and reduce operating costs

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of the operation and control of electric motors, pumps, and valves
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong time management skills
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Excellent leadership and management skills
• Good computer skills
• Proficiency with Google Suite
• Ability and desire to build and maintain a "team mentality" 

Education & Experience:

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent 
• 3+ years of experience in wastewater treatment plant operations or related field

Preferred

• Prior experience in a traveling work role
• Operational experience with site-specific equipment
• Strong mechanical aptitude

Working Conditions:

• Typical working conditions for this position include a wastewater treatment plant and the outdoors
• This position may be exposed to extreme heat and cold weather conditions, burns, chemicals, dangerous systems, dirt and dust, electrical hazards, grease and oil, loud noises, vibrations, steam and high levels of moisture, and other hazardous conditions
• This position requires the job holder to lift and/or carry up to 75 pounds, climb a vertical ladder up to 30 feet, stand for long periods of time, walk on uneven surfaces, regularly bend, climb onto and safely exit a forklift, use extension ladders daily, and the ability to climb into and maneuver the body in tight spaces
• This position is required to work both day and night shifts, as needed, including 12-hour shifts as needed
• Must have the availability for emergency call-ins or phone support
• Must comply with all Veolia and multiple safety parameters/programs; mindfulness of safety is key

Additional Information

At Veolia, we realize diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger communities. We’re an organization that champions diversity and inclusion at every rung of the ladder and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We offer challenging and meaningful careers, and because our people are our greatest assets, we also offer competitive compensation and benefits that include:

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Starting Day 1! 
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off 
• Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) Plan
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement

We also offer...
Opportunity for advancement. A place to build a career!
Training in valuable skills
Opportunity for new challenges. We’re growing!
Strong leadership team!

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and considers all applications equally, without discrimination.

****Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; the employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g., H-1B visa) for this opportunity****

Veolia does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms. All vendors must have a current and fully executed MSA on file before submitting candidates. Any unsolicited resumes and candidate profiles will be deemed the property of the company, and no fee will be due

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