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Company Description

About Veolia North America

A subsidiary of Veolia Group, Veolia North America (VNA) 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. VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education, and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has approximately 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent. Please visit our website www.veolianorthamerica.com.

Job Description

Pay Rate: $31.18 per hour.

BENEFITS

Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as

health, dental and vision insurance. 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.

Position Purpose:

Under the direction of the Operations Supervisor, Operations Lead Personnel and in coordination of fellow Operations Personnel the incumbent will be responsible for performing the day-to-day operation, processes and equipment including optimization of operations, maintenance and performance of the assigned facilities; takes the lead on projects, tasks, and duties related to the department and shift. Assist Operations in efforts to maintain efficient and cost-effective facility operations while maintaining compliance with all Corporate and Regulatory environmental, health and safety rules and requirements.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• Works a scheduled shift and will be subject to required emergency call in or shift coverage as Operational needs demand.

• Under the direct Supervision of Shift Supervisor or Lead person may be required to perform some of the following tasks depending on the station assigned for that shift:

• Record and Read meters for (pumps, gauges, motors etc....) in accordance with all regulatory requirements. o Record tank levels, sludge blanket levels.

• Operate equipment pertinent to assigned workstation (GBT, BFP, overhead lifting gib crane, pumps).

• Open, close and adjust valves for tanks & pumps.

• Observe their process areas (pumps, motors, valves, sewage color, odor, flow) record their findings.

• Collect samples for laboratory analysis o Receive chemicals in bulk, drum and tote form.

• Adjust / bleed pumps as directed o Keep the workstation safe and clear of debris.

• Inspect equipment for proper functionality and refer to Maintenance for any necessary repairs.

• Maintain a logbook for the station they are operating

• Create work requests for equipment found to be malfunctioning or broken

• In the absence of a Laboratory Technician, performs the required Compliance and Process testing and sampling.

• Carries out other duties as assigned.

Work Environment:

• Work is performed both inside and outside with exposure to all kinds of weather conditions.

• The employee may be occasionally exposed to some noise, silica, dust, fumes, smoke, gasses, greases, oils, electrical energy, solvents, and vibration.

• The employee may work on slippery/uneven surfaces, around machinery with moving parts, moving objects/vehicles, ladder/scaffolding, below ground and may be exposed to water or other liquid materials.

• Maintain a high level of focus on health, safety, and environment, ensuring safety within all activities.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background:

• High School diploma or equivalent, associate degree (or equivalent experience) in Environmental Science, Engineering, Biology/Laboratory or related fields required.

• Can be substituted for Trade School/Military Service or Technical School.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Requires good reading, math, writing, scientific, and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to organize, schedule, and prioritize tasks and duties effectively.

• Ability to read and understand blueprints (mechanical, structural and electrical).

• Ability to read, interpret, and record data from meters, gauges, scales, panels, computer consoles, and other equipment.

• Ability to disseminate operational issues pertinent to the station assigned as well as being able to identify anomalies, or data outside normal operating conditions.

• Ability to understand/execute written and oral instructions, read/understand technical instructions.

• Ability to interpret data and information from technical service manuals and drawings.

• Troubleshooting/problem solving skills, provides input for corrective actions and takes corrective actions as directed.

• Knowledge of Windows, MS Office Suite, Google Workspace, OPS, EAM & CMMS, and other computer-based systems.

• Knowledge of computerized PLC/SCADA systems, DCS control systems, computerized operating data acquisition and historical trending systems.

• Working knowledge and skills to operate equipment specific to departmental needs and requirements.

• Knowledge of standard laboratory sampling, testing and documenting and maintaining all related records and reports.

• Knowledge of normal and abnormal process and equipment conditions and capable of making appropriate and safe decisions.

• Knowledge of the operation of complex controls, processes, and equipment, ability to adjust chemical feeds and processing equipment as directed to maintain compliance.

• Knowledge of wastewater equipment and processes and hydraulic flows through the process areas.

• Knowledge of wastewater regulations, requirements & reporting.

• Knowledge of proper Environmental, Health and Safety policies, procedures and requirements.

• Must have the ability to maintain effective working relations w/management, supervisors and staff.

• Must be able to work as a team in a teamwork-oriented environment.

• Must be safety conscious and able to work independently with little or no supervision.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training:

• Valid NYS Driver's license and the ability to meet risk management guidelines.

• Possess a valid NY State Class 2A Wastewater Treatment License.

Additional Information

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.