Plant Operator/Maintenance (Operator Licensed Preferred)

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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: 

Operates and performs maintenance at two surface water treatment plants and all other operating facilities (booster stations, tanks, pits, etc). Person is required to maintain proper production and maintenance records, and perform all routine chemical tests required to ensure that water quality standards are met.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

·  Position reports directly to the Production Superintendent.
·  Function as Plant Operator or Maintenance Technician based upon rotation of schedule setup by Production Manager. Work overtime as required and respond to emergencies outside of normal working hours.
·  Monitor and operate two surface water treatment plants and all other operating facilities within the distribution system utilizing the SCADA system. Assume responsibility for manual water treatment operation during SCADA system failures.
·  Determine scope and severity of system problems, which would require the attention of a supervisor and contact same.
·  Ensure that the water quality from the treatment facilities meets or exceeds the requirements of the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act, the requirements of the State of Delaware, and Company standards.
·  Collect samples and perform all routine chemical tests such as alkalinity; jar tests, pH, chlorine, fluoride, etc. as required to properly monitor the treatment process. Understand and interpret the results of said testing to make/suggest process adjustments to the water treatment system.
·  Perform emergency operating procedures for the treatment plant.
·  Keep proper operational and maintenance logs and records.
·  Understand and/or perform standard operating procedures for filters, pump, and or other water treatment equipment.
·  Regularly monitor SCADA to identify trends and detect emerging problems.
·  Performs operations in accordance with established SOPs and job safety standards.
·  Understand the operation of the water treatment residuals system and operate as required.
·  Perform maintenance duties per the online computer-based Work Order system via use of desktop computer or iPad.
·  Perform maintenance repairs of pumps, valves, piping, and chemical feed systems as appropriate.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background:

·  High School Diploma or Equivalent.
·  3 years minimum in the fields of water treatment, equipment/pump maintenance, chemical maintenance or similar required.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training:

·  Operators License preferred.
·  Valid Driver’s License Required.

Physical Requirements:

·  Based upon rotation of schedule setup by Production Manager. Shifts are typically 7am – 3pm, 3pm – 11pm, 11pm to 7am; subject to change based on holidays, vacations, or other per Production Manager.
·  This position will be assigned the next available Operator “Home” shift once a DE State Operators license is obtained.
·  Perform overtime work as required and respond to emergencies outside of normal working hours per department overtime standard operating procedure.

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.