Qualifications
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE / BACKGROUND
- High School education or equivalent with the ability to read, write and comprehend English (operational, process, safety and quality instructions).
- Over five years experience in a related position and environment with knowledge of the methods, techniques, and practices of water/wastewater treatment.
- 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.)
KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES
- Must have the ability to perform basic math equations. Associate’s degree in a science or technical area strongly preferred.
- Must consistently demonstrate the ability to operate all machines and equipment meeting or exceeding processing and quality targets under general supervision.
- Must demonstrate ability to efficiently operate all equipment in facility which may include 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 problems regardless of complexity, troubleshoot 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 serve rotational 24 hour emergency on-call if required by site.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATION / LICENSES / TRAINING
- Must possess a valid driver's license and a safe driving record.
- Typically holds a high level water /wastewater treatment certificate. (Requires minimum water/wastewater license as required by regulatory agencies at site).
- Employee Orientation, Departmental Operating Procedures, Safety, OSHA and Quality Training. HAZWOPER - Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Level I and II certification. Forklift certification if required at site. Highest level state certification for water/wastewater treatment.
- Team Leader / Supervisory Training. Cross-training if feasible.
- May perform more advanced functions as part of training and development.
Additional Information
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.