Wastewater Operator
Company: Veolia North America
Location: Smithfield
Posted on: May 1, 2024
Job Description:
Company DescriptionAbout Veolia North AmericaA 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
DescriptionBENEFITSVeolia'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
Operator maintains water/wastewater treatment, processing,
disposal, and testing equipment in water/wastewater treatment
facilities to purify water to meet permit and operational
requirements.Primary Duties/Responsibilities:
- Monitor operating conditions, meters, and gauges.
- Collect and test water and sewage samples.
- Record meter and gauge readings and operational data.
- Operate equipment to purify and clarify water or to process or
dispose of waste.
- Clean and maintain equipment, tanks, filter beds, and other
work areas.
- Inspect all equipment on a regular basis.
- Follow U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regulations.
- Ensure safety standards are met.Work Environment:
- Spends 100% of the time in operations environment.
- May need to work outside in inclement weather conditions and
drive company vehicle to perform duties.
- Possible Work Hazards: -May be exposed to possible operations
hazards including fumes, toxic and caustic chemicals, heavy
machinery, high pressure, hot or cold work environment
temperatures, slippery surfaces, water hazards and electrical
equipment.QualificationsEducation/Experience/Background:
- High School education or equivalent with the ability to
communicate effectively in writing and orally (operational,
process, safety, and quality instructions). Must have the ability
to perform basic math equations. Associate's degree in a science or
technical area strongly preferred.
- 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).
- Two to five years' experience in a related position and
environment with knowledge of the methods, techniques, and
practices of water/wastewater treatment.Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- 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, centrifuge, generators, valves, gates, mixers,
conveyors, blowers, dryers, chemical feed, odor control,
disinfection equipment, sludge processing filters, belt 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 pass a drug screen and criminal background
check.
- Must be able to respond to emergency calls as needed and work
extended hours to accommodate site needs.Required
Certification/Licenses/Training:
- Must possess a valid driver's license and a safe driving
record.
- Rhode Island Wastewater Grade 2 preferred.Physical
Requirements:
- Amount of time spent - Standing 25%, Walking 75% for as many as
five miles per shift.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is
regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach
with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
- The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or
crouch and enter confined spaces.
- May be required to use ladders or stairs.
- The employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
(occasionally 60 pounds).
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close
vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Requires close visual observation to detect process non-conformance
and machine malfunction.Additional InformationWe 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.
Keywords: Veolia North America, Fall River , Wastewater Operator, Other , Smithfield, Massachusetts
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