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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 maintains water/wastewater treatment, processing, disposal and testing equipment in water/wastewater treatment facility to purify water to meet permit and operational requirements.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership by example and mentor other team members on the same shift.
• Perform maintenance activities to keep the equipment operating smoothly and reliably
• If the Lead Operator, Supervisor or Project Manager are not present, be the primary contact to the customer during the shift.
• Proactively identify, report and correct safety conditions at the site and lead safety by example.
• Any other responsibilities or activities as directed by the Lead Operator, Project Manager, Site Supervisors and other Veolia management or safety representatives.

Work Environment:

• Oil Field with hot working temperatures in the Summer and cold temperatures in Winter.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background:

• High School education or GED with the ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally (operational, process, safety and quality instructions).
• Two to five years of experience in a related position and environment with knowledge of the methods, techniques, and practices of water/wastewater treatment.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Must have the ability to perform basic math equations.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in the care and use of all site specific, facility required PPE (Personal Protection Equipment), including respirators, gas detectors, confined space equipment, etc.)
• Must consistently demonstrate the ability to operate assigned machines and equipment meeting or exceeding processing and quality targets under general supervision.
• Must demonstrate ability to efficiently operate equipment such as pumps, engines, valves, gates, mixers, conveyors, blowers, dryers, chemical feed, odor control, disinfection equipment, sludge processing filter presses, and measuring/control devices, testing equipment and material handling equipment.
• Must have the ability to diagnose process and mechanical problems in single or multiple unit processes, troubleshoot basic equipment and take corrective action within policy and procedure limitations.
• Must demonstrate a working ability to use computer programs for process control.
• Must demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.
• Must be able to respond to emergency calls as needed and work extended hours to accommodate site needs.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training:

• Typically holds or is working toward an intermediate level water and/or wastewater treatment certificate. (Requires minimum water/wastewater license as required by regulatory agencies at the site).
• Must possess a valid driver's license and a safe driving record.
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and criminal background check.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to climb ladders and stairs, lift 50 pounds.
• Must be able to bend over, kneel, reach overhead and otherwise contort in order to access equipment behind panels.
• This job requires physical exertion and requires a lot of walking up and down hills, carrying 50lb buckets and pulling hoses.

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. 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.