Operator I

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.

Job Description

Position Purpose:

Operate and maintain an industrial wastewater pre-treatment facility.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• Perform job duties in a safe manner compliant with policies, procedures and practices.
• Model professional behavior; report to work as scheduled, on time and prepared to work.
• Work flexible schedule that includes nights, weekends and holidays.
• Work 12 hour rotating shifts; work holidays and rotating weekends.
• 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, etc.
• Monitor control panels, adjusts valves and gates.
• Monitor flow meters, gauges, flow ratios, pressures and related controls.
• Monitor and document operating conditions/observations and data in shift log daily
• 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.  
• Ability to work independently in compliance with given instructions and direction.
• Perform grab and go field tests in order to adjust chemical dosages for processes.
• Comply with appearance and dress policies to ensure a safe and professional work environment.
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as defined by policy, work practices, and customer.
• Maintain a safe, neat and clean work environment this includes: work area and equipment.
• Work effectively in team environment and provide support and assistance to others.
• Commitment to promoting and creating a safety culture and positive work environment.
• Perform other job duties as requested to support business operations.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• One year of work experience
• Work effectively in diverse team environments that are dynamic.
• State licensing in water or wastewater treatment preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Read and comprehend instructions/signs/directions in English.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations
• Proficient using PC, email and word processing software
• Pass drug screens, physical and safety sensitive background check.
• Ability to focus with attention to detail to complete tasks safely and correctly
• Demonstrate ability to learn and then independently operate equipment.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training:

• Must possess a valid driver's license and a safe driving record.
• Willing to work towards state issued wastewater treatment license.

Physical Requirements:

• The physical demands characterized here epitomize those that must be met by an employee to properly perform the integral functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In order to properly perform the integral functions of this job, the employee is required to:
• Frequently sit, stand, or walk for a minimum of 8-hour shifts, including walking long distances and on uneven ground.
• Frequently climb stairs and ladders, balance and occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and maneuver in awkward positions.
• Frequently lift objects of up to 25 pounds in weight and carry objects of up to 25 pounds in weight. Occasionally push or pull objects of up to 25 pounds in weight.
• Talk & hear; use hands & fingers; handle & feel; and able to reach with hands and arms extensively.
• Vision requirements for this position include close vision, color vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Enter and work in confined space areas.

Additional Information

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.