Water Operator

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:

The Operator I operates and maintains water treatment, process and testing equipment in water treatment facility to purify water to meet regulatory requirements.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• Monitors control panels and adjusts valves and gates manually or by remote control to regulate flow.
• Monitors flow meters, gauges, flow ratios, pressures and related controls through instrument panels and programmable logic control units.
• Monitors and records operating conditions observations and data in area shift log.
• Diagnoses basic operational problems and takes corrective action per procedure. Verifies and reports suspected malfunctions and variances to supervisor and takes corrective actions.
• Performs routine and preventative maintenance and maintenance related items as assigned.
• Performs minor maintenance including, but not limited to, routine preventive maintenance, lubrication and adjustments.
• Operates vehicles for plant operational purposes as needed.
• Practices good housekeeping in assigned areas and properly disposes of waste according to safety and environmental policies.
• Performs field tests (chemical, physical and biological)
• Monitors process chemical supplies and recommends reorder.
• Performs routine lab tests to maintain process integrity and regulatory requirements.
  
  

Qualifications

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.
• Able to work a rotational shift that alternates weekly.
• Must consistently demonstrate the ability to learn and independently operate assigned machines and equipment meeting or exceeding processing and quality targets.
• Must demonstrate ability to learn and independently operate equipment such as pumps, generators, valves, mixers, chemical feeders, disinfection equipment, measuring/control devices, testing equipment and material handling equipment.
• Must demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.
• Must be able to serve rotational 24-hour emergency on-call if required by site.
  
  

Required Certification/Licenses/Training:

• Must possess a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.
• Employee Orientation, Departmental Operating Procedures, Safety, OSHA and Quality Training.
• HAZWOPER (Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response) Level I and II certification within 6 months of hire date if required by site.
• Must become proficient in the care and use of all site specific, facility required PPE (Personal Protection Equipment), including respirators, gas detectors, confined space equipment, etc.)
• Work toward higher level water treatment certification.
• May perform more advanced functions as part of training and development.
• MA Grade 3 Water Treatment (Drinking water) operator license is required (OIT or Full).
• Must be able to pass a drug test and a criminal background check.
  
  

Additional Information

Pay Range: $40.00 to $42.00 per hour.

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. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

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.