Industrial Wastewater Shift Operator

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 more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent. Please visit our website 

Job Description

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: The Industrial Wastewater Shift Operator operates and maintains sludge, dewatering treatment, processing, disposal and testing equipment in refinery/industrial facility to purify water to meet customer specifications.

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 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
• Some experience in a related position and environment preferred.
• Must demonstrate a working ability to use computer programs for process control.
• Some experience in a related position and environment preferred.
• 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

• Willing to work towards state issued wastewater treatment license. 
• 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.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Wear required personnel protective equipment including gloves, safety glasses, foot protection and hard hat.
• Lift, push, pull or carry up to 50 lbs. and up to 100 lbs. with assistance.
• Sit periodically; climb ladders and stairs, reach below knees and above shoulders; kneel and crawl to access work areas.
• Stand, walk, bend, stoop; reach forward and grasp – manipulate fingers to pick up and hold items.
• Balance while walking on wet and slick surfaces, metal grates, narrow platforms/pathways, and uneven surfaces.
• Able to walk in industrial work environment safely, avoiding temporary and permanent installments of structures and equipment.
• Able to walk across pathways with open enclosures at heights of 10 to 25 feet.
• Able to hear safety alarms/horns in industrial environment.
• Work in loud, cold, hot, wet and dry environments; both indoors and outdoors in inclement weather.

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.