Operator I - Water/Wastewater

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.

Position Purpose: 

Operator I duties entail but are not limited to the safe, compliant and efficient operation of the water treatment systems and all associated processes and as directed by site management.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:  

• Perform job duties in a safe manner compliant with policies, procedures and practices.
• Perform other job duties as requested to support the business operations.
• Conduct laboratory analytical testing for product quality assurance/ control; and routine tests
• Operate, maintain, install and repair (automatic and semi-automatic machines) equipment including pumps, valves, gates, mixers, chemical feed, dust collector and odor control systems
• Monitor control panels, adjusts valves and gates.
• Monitor flow meters, gauges, flow ratios, pressures and related controls through instrument panels, computer terminals and programmable logic control units in assigned areas.
• Monitor and record operating conditions observations and data in area shift log
• Ensure conformance to process specifications.
• Diagnose basic operational problems and take corrective action per procedure.
• Verify and report suspected malfunctions and variances to supervisor or designee and take corrective actions. 
• Performs routine and preventative maintenance and other tasks as assigned.
• Perform housekeeping as required.
• Ability to work independently with limited direction.
• Perform grab and go field tests in order to adjust process chemical dosages for process.
• Comply with appearance and dress policies to ensure a safe and professional work environment.
• Wear personnel protective equipment (PPE) as defined by policy regulation, work practices, and customers.
• Maintain a safe, neat and clean work environment this includes: work area and equipment.
• Model professional behavior at all times; report to work as scheduled, on time and prepared to work.
• Work flexible schedule that may include nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call duties.
• Work effectively in a team environment and provide support and assistance to others.
• Commitment to promoting and creating a safety culture and positive work environment.

Work Environment:

• Spends 75% of time in a field & laboratory operations environment and 25% in a control room setting.
• Time will be spent exposed to outdoor and inclement weather conditions.
• Exposed to temperature and humid environments.
• Possible Work Hazards: May be exposed to possible operation hazards including fumes, dust, toxic, acidic and caustic chemicals, noise, moving mechanical parts and vehicles, heavy machinery, high pressure and hot and cold temperatures, slippery surfaces, water and electrical hazards.

Education/Experience/Background:  

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Some experience in a related position and environment is preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:  

• Must demonstrate a working ability to use computer programs for process control
• Must have the ability to read, write and comprehend English (operational, process, safety and quality instructions).
• Must have the ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and functions. 
• Must demonstrate ability to accurately record data from meters, gauges, scales, panels, computer consoles and other equipment.
• Must demonstrate the ability to use, calibrate, read and record data from laboratory process control equipment.
• Must demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.
• Must consistently demonstrate the ability to learn, independently operate and safely use assigned machines and equipment meeting or exceeding processing and quality targets.
• Must demonstrate ability to learn, independently operate and safely use equipment such as pumps, engines, centrifuge, generators, valves, gates, mixers, conveyors, blowers, dryers, chemical feed, odor control, disinfection equipment, sludge processing filters, filter and measuring/control devices, testing equipment and material handling equipment.
• Must be able to serve rotational 24-hour emergency on-call if required by site. 
• Must demonstrate proficiency in the care and use of all site specific, facility required PPE (Personal Protection Equipment).
• Good verbal and written communication skills are necessary and essential.
• Ability to work rotating shifts that includes holidays and weekends.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training:  

• Must possess a valid driver's license and a safe driving record.
• Must be able to pass a drug test and a criminal background check.
• Must be able to pass random drug screens per contractual requirements.

Physical Requirements:

• Amount of time spent – Standing 75%, Walking 15%, Crouching/Bending 10%
• Climbing ladders to access elevated equipment.
• Ability to carry 50 lbs.
• Ability to ascend and descend stairs over multiple level changes.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
• Requires close visual and hearing observations to detect non-conformance and equipment malfunction.
• Works in various positions; works off of ladders, mobile platforms, awkward positions/angles and works with hands extended above and below the head.
• Stooping, crouching, bending or kneeling to access work areas, enter confined spaces and uneven work surfaces.

Benefits:  Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.