Operator I/Operator in Training

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

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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: 

Veolia operates the state-of-the-art Martin County Regional Water Treatment Plant located in Williamston NC. As part of a dedicated team, operation and maintenance technicians, make operational decisions using SCADA, perform routine maintenance of equipment and instrumentation, and analyze samples for regulatory compliance.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

·  Operates equipment manually and through instrument panels and computer terminals.
·  Performs field tests (chemical and physical) in order to pace chemical dosages for process control units or alter unit processes.
·  Monitors and observes operating conditions, records observations and data and diagnoses basic operational problems and takes corrective action.  Follows process control procedures for assigned areas; verifies and reports suspected malfunctions and variances to Manager.
·  Prepares chemical solutions, and monitors process chemical supplies and recommends reorder.
·  Samples water and solids according to schedule.
·  Performs routine lab tests, and routine instrument calibrations.
·  Performs minor maintenance including routine preventive and corrective maintenance, lubrication, and minor adjustments; and performs basic troubleshooting of equipment, recommends solutions and, where appropriate, fills out work orders.
·  Operates vehicles for plant operational use.
·  Performs cleanup and housekeeping tasks for work area, tools, equipment, facilities, and grounds.
·  Assures work is performed in a safe and professional manner by following established safety, operating, and emergency response procedures.

Work Environment:

·  The plant runs 8 to 12 hours per day/7 days a week.
·  Must be able to work in various types of weather conditions (Rain, snow, extreme cold/heat).

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background: 

·  High school diploma or GED; Post-Secondary coursework in Business, Science or Engineering is desired.
·  Experience within a water treatment environment with knowledge of the methods, techniques, principles, and practices of water treatment are preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 

·  Operators must be available to work any shift assigned: day, swing, or night.
·  Ingenuity and initiative are required to coordinate problem resolution, resolve conflicting priorities and to meet assignment deadlines within a team environment.
·  Demonstrated ability to diagnose problems and manage remedial action.  Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills in order to interface with all levels of personnel.
·  Demonstrated ability to prepare accurate, effective and easily understood written communications and reports.
·  Strong PC skills with proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet management.
·  Proficiency in the care and use of all site specific, facility required PPE (Personal Protection Equipment).
·  Demonstrated commitment to compliance with applicable laws and regulations, the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and other Company policies and procedures.
·  Must be able to respond to 24 hour emergency on-call if required by site.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training: 

·  Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
·  Must be able to pass a drug screen and criminal background check.
·  Must possess a “C-Surface” Certification.

Physical Requirements:

·  Must be able to wear a respirator and other appropriate PPE.
·  Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

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.