Water Plant Technician

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Company Description

Veolia Water Technologies, Inc. Industrial Solutions is a full-service industrial water management company with a focus on a cost effective blend of service, chemistry and equipment technologies. With our balanced process management approach to water-related issues, we are able to create and implement innovative, sustainable, custom water solutions that reduce the overall cost of operation and compliance. Veolia Water Technologies, an industry leader in providing water and wastewater solutions to industrial and municipal customers. Veolia Water Technologies is a Veolia company. Veolia provides water services through public-private partnerships and industrial outsourcing agreements and is comprised of the top water professionals in every corner of the globe. Our parent company, Veolia Environnement (VE), is a world leader in environmental services. VE is based in France and is comprised of four business segments that serve the environmental needs of customers globally: Veolia Water, Veolia Environmental Services, and Veolia Energy.

Job Description

Veolia Water Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Water Plant Technician to work at a client-owned water plant in the Las Vegas, NM area.  

This position is responsible for performing operational support services at a Veolia-owned water treatment unit.  This includes operational/laboratory/maintenance functions such as making adjustments to pumps, valves, and control systems, collecting/analyzing various samples, recording sample/process data, performing general maintenance, and making operational decisions.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

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Comply with all client and Veolia safety rules and policies.

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Learn to operate and control electric motors, pumps, and valves to regulate flow of water into treatment facilities.

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Learn to collect and test water samples to determine contaminant concentrations.

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Learn to perform all scheduled maintenance and service of water treatment equipment.

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Be responsible for accurate record keeping of data such as chemical inventories, turbidity, pH, DO, and pressure.

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Provide regular communication with fellow operators and management of any non-routine operating parameters that occur.

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May be responsible for assisting with compiling data for the Environmental Protection Agency.

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Coordinate with other operators throughout the customers plant in order to maintain the plants water treatment equipment.

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Learn to coordinate with Veolia's purchasing department to order water treatment supplies, such as equipment and chemicals, in order to maintain the client’s water treatment equipment.

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Learn to troubleshoot problems within client’s water treatment equipment and coordinate repairs, as necessary.

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Study for and obtain a state water operator license.  (Training material is provided)

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Be able to work different shifts (days, evenings, nights) as well as length of shifts (8 to 12 hrs)

Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirements:

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High school diploma or equivalent.

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Must be proficient with MS Office or google apps. 

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3+ years of related work experience

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Mechanical background is preferred

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Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle

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Ability to lift 50 lb. bags of sand, carry up 90 pounds (two 5 gallon pails) 50 feet

VWT offers you a competitive compensation and benefits package, along with a dynamic work environment.  We offer challenging projects and training to ensure you success.

EOE/AA-M/F/Disability/Veteran

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.

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

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