Lead Water Operator
Veolia North America

Job Info

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Summary: Operates and maintains wastewater treatment, processing, disposal and testing equipment in
wastewater treatment facility to meet permit and operational requirements while on shift
assignment. Assists Project Manager in preparing regulatory reports.


Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7 pm to 7 AM

• Tends automatic and semi-automatic machines and related equipment including
  pumps, engines, generators, valves, gates, mixers, conveyors, blowers, chemical feed
  and odor control to decontaminate waste water by settling, aeration and sludge
  digestion.
  Monitors control panels and adjusts valves and gates manually or by remote control
  to regulate flow.
  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. Diagnoses basic operational problems
  and takes corrective action per procedure. Verifies and reports suspected
  malfunctions and variances to supervisor. 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 and odor control units or alter unit processes.
  Samples wastewater, sludge and gases (odor control, digester, etc.) according to
  schedule.
  Prepares chemical solutions and services automatic samplers.
  Monitors process chemical supplies and recommends reorder.
  Performs lab tests applicable to permit testing and reporting per procedures.
  Performs routine instrument calibration for portable meters including, but not limited
  to, dissolved oxygen, pH, H2S, percent oxygen, lower explosive limit.
  Performs manual labor including filling and emptying of machine bins and cleaning
  equipment, facilities and grounds as required.
  Performs minor maintenance including, but not limited to, routine preventive
  maintenance, lubrication and minor adjustments.
  Operates vehicles for plant operational purposes.
  Practices good housekeeping in assigned area and properly disposes of waste
  according to safety and environmental policies.
  
  May assist in other areas of plant as directed. May assist with orienting or training
  new or less experienced Operators.
  
  

• High School education or equivalent with the ability to read, write and comprehend English
  (operational, process, safety and quality instructions). Must have the ability to perform basic math
  equations. Associate's degree in a science or technical area strongly preferred.
  Requires a minimum Grade 4 Massachusetts drinking water operator's license.
  Five years experience preferred in a related position and environment with knowledge of the
  methods, techniques, and practices of water treatment, preferably as a water treatment plant
  operator.
  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.)
  Must consistently demonstrate the ability to operate assigned machines and equipment meeting or
  exceeding processing and quality targets under general supervision.
  Must demonstrate ability to efficiently operate equipment such as pumps, engines, generators,
  valves, gates, mixers, conveyors, blowers, dryers, chemical feed, odor control, disinfection
  equipment, measuring/control devices, testing equipment and material handling equipment.
  Must have the ability to diagnose process and mechanical problems in single or multiple unit
  processes, troubleshoot basic 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.
  Must possess a valid driver's license and a safe driving record.

Veolia North America is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
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.

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