Water Treatment Operator Job at Veolia, Wakefield, MA

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  • Veolia
  • Wakefield, MA

Job Description

Company Description

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 

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: 

This position will be responsible for the day-to-day operation and repair of pumps, motors, treatment equipment, controls, and SCADA equipment. The Water Treatment Operator (WTO) works with the Chief Operator, or independently, as the need arises. Maintain water production and quality for public consumption. Ensures pumping combinations are conducted in the most economical manner. Regulates system pressure, monitors booster stations and storage facilities, and observes treatment conditions. The WTO shares the responsibility of maintaining production data and chemical usage logs with the Chief Operator. The WTO is responsible for the collection and tabulation of monthly data, including creating and modifying Excel files and E OPS which calculate system data.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and submit all routine compliance related documents to the State.
  • Perform maintenance, troubleshoot, and diagnose equipment malfunctions.
  • Asset management.
  • Repair, replace, and calibrate all process control equipment as necessary.
  • Routinely perform pumping facility checkouts, including entering data, replenishing chemical tanks, inspecting and maintaining pumping and treatment equipment, etc.
  • Work with Chief Operator and laboratory to remain compliant with sampling program.
  • Monitor all charts, gauges and other operating equipment as directed.
  • Ensure water quality meets minimum requirements as established for plant being operated, including calculating chemical feed rate required, calibrating chemical feed equipment and adjusting chemical feed rate as indicated by lab tests or supervisor.
  • Maintain good housekeeping procedures at the wells and treatment buildings. 
  • Perform routine housekeeping chores and special housekeeping as required.
  • Ensure that pumping combinations are accomplished in the most economical manner or as directed by the supervisor.
  • Comply with all organization safety procedures.
  • Ability to work overtime if necessary.
  • Ability to work a rotating after hours on call schedule.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background: 

  • High School Diploma/GED is required.
  • 3 - 5 years of experience in Operations.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 

  • Computer skills: Google Workspace as well as Microsoft Office - Excel/Word.
  • Knowledge of applicable health and safety regulations, practices, procedures and water quality monitoring practices.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Ability to relate and interface with management and coworkers.
  • Must be able to work on call duties as needed.
  • Ability to think and reason soundly.
  • Ability to read, write, analyze reports, reason, and articulate.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training: 

  • Must have a valid Driver’s License.
  • Minimum Grade 1 Rhode Island Water Treatment Certification (T1).
  • Ability to obtain a Grade 1 Rhode Island Distribution Operators Certification (D1) within one year of hire.

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to sit for extended periods of time viewing computers and analyzing reports.          
  • Ability to work outside and in pumping facilities.
  • Ability to physically move or carry 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.

Job Tags

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