Water / Wastewater Operator in Goderich at Veolia North America

Job Description

Veolia Group aims to be the benchmark company for ecological transformation. With nearly 230,000 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 tons of waste. Veolia Environnement (Paris Euronext: VIE) achieved consolidated revenue of 28,508 billion euros in 2021. www.veolia.com

Job Description

Under the supervision of the Project Manager this position will ensure the effective operation of the various waste water/drinking water facilities assigned. This position will ensure safety and environmental compliance with all regulatory & corporate standards is met at all the sites operated.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain communications with the Lead Operator, Compliance Coordinator(s) and fellow operators regarding the status of water/waste water systems assigned;
• Assist Maintenance Manager when operator assistance and input is required;
• Conduct routine maintenance and repairs on the facilities' equipment and complete CMM/Safety work orders;
• Complete Unplanned maintenance and repairs, document on work orders and submit for billings;
• Follow the Standard Operating Procedures at each site;
• Conduct routine water/waste water analysis as well as routine chlorine residual analysis, turbidity readings and fluoride analysis;
• Perform routine calibration and verification of online and hand held instrumentation as per operations manuals;
• Perform routine Operational Checks as per SOPs;
• Collect and prepare samples for submission to accredited labs;
• Conduct monthly safety inspections on equipment and facilities assigned (over and above Certified Safety Rep inspections);
• Maintain records as required by the Regulators, Clients and Veolia;
• Ensure optimal operations of water/waste water treatment processes through chemical dosage assessment and adjustment;
• Perform locates of the underground plant for third parties;
• Conduct and/or coordinate repairs on the Distribution systems and their appurtenances;
• Take appropriate training as regulated to ensure current status or upgrades on licences and/or certificates;
• Investigate and document any customer complaints in regards to sites and systems operating;
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• One of the following tickets: 
  • Valid Class 3 of Ontario Certification in Water Treatment for work assigned;
  • Valid Class 3 of Ontario Certification in Water Distribution for work assigned; 
  • Valid Class 3 of Ontario Certification in Waste Water Treatment for work assigned (mandatory)
• **If candidates do not currently hold a Class 3 licence in the applicable categories, lower level licences may be considered / Wages might vary according to experience and certifications**
• Familiarity with the Ontario drinking water regulations as they apply to large and small municipally owned residential water systems;
• Ability to work or learn to work in various systems and levels;
• Grade 12;
• Demonstrated technical skills;
• 1 year of experience in the waste/ drinking water industry aligned with license level;
• Computer literacy;
• Valid driver's license;
• Must be able to work outdoors in various weather.

Work Environment

Permanent full-time positions offered in the Goderich and Huron-Kinloss area, with a working schedule from Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm.

Candidates need to be available for weekend on-call rotation, as well as be comfortable to work outside in all weather conditions.

Additional Information

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination. Veolia North America is committed to the principle of equal employment and advancement opportunity for all employees and potential employees, along with a discrimination- and harassment-free workplace environment.

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Relocation assistance
• OMERs pension
• Stock options
• Vision care

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

Veolia North America is committed to the principle of equal employment and advancement opportunity for all employees and potential employees, along with a discrimination- and harassment-free workplace environment.