Water Treatment Plant Operator

Job description

Company Description

Veolia Group aims to be the benchmark company for ecological transformation. With nearly 230,000 employees worldwide, the Group designs and provides game-changing solutions that are both useful and practical for water, waste and energy management. Through its three complementary business activities, Veolia helps to develop access to resources, preserve available resources and replenish them. In 2021, the Veolia group provided 79 million inhabitants with drinking water and 61 million with sanitation, produced nearly 48 million megawatt hours and recovered 48 million tons of waste. Veolia Environnement (Paris Euronext: VIE) achieved consolidated revenue of 28,508 billion euros in 2021.

Job Description

Reporting to the Project Manager, the Certified Water Treatment Plant Operator operates and maintains water treatment, processing, disposal and testing equipment in water treatment facilities to purify water to meet permit and operational requirements.

Primary responsibilities

·  Monitors SCADA (Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition) and adjusts processes to meet and exceed effluent limits at all times. Duties included but not limited to obtaining process water for sampling and adjusting process based on results;
·  Monitors flow meters, gauges, flow ratios, pressures and related controls through instrument panels, computer terminals and programmable logic control units in assigned area;
·  Monitors and records operating conditions, observations and data in area shift log;
·  Ensures conformance to process specifications; 
·  Troubleshoots and diagnoses operational problems and takes corrective action as per set procedure; 
·  Verifies and reports suspected malfunctions and variances to supervisor when an issue arises; 
·  Performs routine and preventative maintenance and maintenance related items as assigned;  
·  Performs field tests (chemical, physical and biological) in order to pace chemical dosages for process; 
·  Monitors process chemical supplies and reorders when required;  
·  Performs lab tests applicable to permit testing and related reports as per set procedure;
·  Performs instrument calibration for portable and benchtop meters including, but not limited to pH, turbidity, chlorine, color and gas detector; 
·  Practices good housekeeping in assigned area and properly disposes of waste according to safety and environmental policies; 
·  Performs manual labor;
·  Performs minor maintenance including, but not limited to, routine preventive maintenance and minor adjustments;
·  Operates vehicles for plant operational purposes;
·  Assists in other areas of the plant as needed.

Qualifications

Requirements and skills needed

·  Post-Secondary education or equivalent in the field of Engineering or Environmental Science preferred. Ability to read, write and comprehend English (operational, process, safety and quality instructions). Must have the ability to perform math equations.  
·  Holds a certified water treatment operator Level one or higher preferred.Willingness to obtain Level one and continue to  the highest certification level.
·  Six months to two years’ experience in a related position and environment with knowledge of the methods, techniques, and practices of water treatment is preferred
·  Must consistently demonstrate the ability to learn and operate all analyzers, machines and equipment meeting or exceeding processing and quality targets under general supervision.
·  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 such as excel, word, Gmail and also 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 be placed into the role as a rotational duty operator. While performing the role as the duty operator, you must be available for after hour call outs.
·  Employee Orientation, Departmental Operating Procedures, Safety, WHMIS, CPR,
·  Cross-training if feasible.
·  Must become proficient in the care and use of all site specific, facility required PPE (Personal Protection Equipment), including respirators, gas detectors, confined space equipment, etc.).
·  Work toward higher level water treatment certification. 
·  May perform more advanced functions as part of training and development.
·  Must possess a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.

Work Environment

·  Spends 65% of time in an operations environment and the remaining in maintenance.  May need to work outside in inclement weather conditions and drive company vehicles to perform duties.
·  May be exposed to possible operations hazards including caustic and acidic chemicals, heavy machinery, confined space entries, hot or cold work environment temperatures, slippery surfaces, water hazards and electrical equipment.
·  Amount of time spent – Standing 25%, Walking 25%, Sitting 50%.
·  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, 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. 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 Information

Why join our Resourcers team? 

·  A company in constant growth that creates the world of tomorrow; 
·  A multitude of large-scale projects where you can use your talent;
·  Challenges to your measure and the lack of routine;   
·  The opportunity to develop your career to meet your professional objectives;
·  Training and support programs, both internal and external;
·  Very competitive compensation, pension and benefits; 
·  Multidisciplinary work teams and an OHS-oriented work environment.

We thank all applicants for their application, however, only successful applicants will be contacted.

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.