Water / Wastewater NC Certified Operator in Clemmons, NC at Veolia North America

Job Description

Veolia Group aims to be the benchmark company for ecological transformation. With nearly 220,000 employees worldwide, the Group designs and provides game-changing solutions that are both useful and practical for water, waste and energy management. Through its three complementary business activities, Veolia helps to develop access to resources, preserve available resources and replenish them. In 2021, the Veolia group provided 79 million inhabitants with drinking water and 61 million with sanitation, produced nearly 48 million megawatt hours and recovered 48 million tonnes of waste. Veolia Environnement (Paris Euronext: VIE) achieved consolidated revenue of 28,508 billion euros in 2021. www.veolia.com

Job Description

POSITION PURPOSE

Responsible for the daily operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment plant.

PRIMARY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluate all data and information pertaining to the proper operation of the facility and notify Plant Manager of any abnormal conditions.
• Conducts routine testing of water and records test results and maintains the plant log book with accurate and timely entries of activities.  
• Maintaining the facility treatment units to include aeration basin, clarifiers, chlorine contact chamber, sampling equipment, and pumps.  Identify and report the need for repairs to treatment plant equipment such as pumps, valves, motors, blowers, and chemical feed equipment.
• Monitors all charts, gauges and other operating equipment and maintains calibration of plant instrumentation and on-line analyzers according to the frequency specified by permitting agencies and/or the manufacturer.
• Calculates chemical feed rates, calibrates chemical equipments and adjusts chemical feed rates as indicated by lab tests or by direction of Plant Manager to comply with regulatory requirements as established for the plant.  Adjusts or alters treatment processes as required.
• Chemical and supply ordering, receiving and handling.
• Responsible for maintaining property in good order to include housekeeping and grounds-up keep.
• Follows proper health and safety standards.
• Utilizes computers and software as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to outside weather conditions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, however limited exposure to higher noise level (within OSHA standards) may occur.

Qualifications

Education / Experience / Background

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid NC driver’s license.
• NC Biological Grade III Operator Certification or higher
• Three (3) years of progressive experience in wastewater treatment plant operations.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Knowledge of effective process control and operating techniques associated with an activated sludge wastewater treatment facility
• Knowledge of basic electrical, mechanical and instrumentation systems is preferable.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards and precautions pertaining to utilities operations and maintenance procedures. 
• Ability to develop, organize, and manage records and reports pertinent to the plant operation.
• Strong desire to establish and maintain effective working relationships, teams, and work groups with other employees, contractors and the general public.

• Strong ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions and effectively communicate with others. 
•  Strong aptitude in the use of computers and other technology used in the utilities profession 

Physical Requirements 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; climb stairs or ladders; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell.  The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to distinguish color, close vision and distance vision.

Additional Information

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. 

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. www.veolianorthamerica.com As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination. 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.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.

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.