Plant Operator

Company Description

A subsidiary of Veolia group, Veolia North America (VNA) is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It 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 more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent.

www.veolianorthamerica.com

Job Description

The Process & Plant Operator is responsible for the safe, compliant, and efficient operation and maintenance of the facility. This position performs activities required to operate and maintain the plant as part of a team, including process control, laboratory testing, equipment operation, and basic maintenance duties.

Main Responsibilities:

1. Control and operate automatic and semi-automatic machines and related equipment including pumps, engines, generators, valves, gates, mixers, conveyors, blowers, centrifuges, chemical feed, etc.
2. Monitors flow meters, gauges, flow ratios, pressures and related controls through instrument panels, computer terminals and programmable logic control units in assigned area;
3. Monitors and records operating conditions observations and data in a shift log;
4. Use SCADA for process monitoring and systems control and to operate various equipments;
5. Performs field tests (chemical, physical and biological) in order to pace chemical dosages for process control units or alter unit processes. This includes TS, TSS, PH, and other lab tests typical of wastewater and anaerobic digestion;
6. Sample wastewater, sludge and gasses (odor control, digester, etc.) according to schedule;
7. Makes independent decisions concerning process control changes. Directs the activities of other operators assigned to the shift;
8. Ensures conformance to process specifications. Diagnoses basic operational problems and takes corrective action per procedure. Verifies and reports suspected malfunctions and variances to supervisor and takes corrective actions;
9. Diagnose basic operational problems and take corrective action per procedure;
10. Verify and report suspected malfunctions and variances to the supervisor and take corrective actions;
11. Performs manual labor including filling and emptying of machine bins and cleaning equipment, facilities and grounds as required;
12. Practice good housekeeping in the assigned area and properly dispose of waste according to safety and environmental policies.

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• Over five years experience in a related position and environment with knowledge of the methods, techniques, and practices of water/wastewater treatment
• Experience in operation of Anaerobic Digestion highly regarded
• High School education or equivalent with the ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally (operational, process, safety and quality instructions).
• Associate's degree in a science or technical area preferred;
• Must have an understanding of the Processes including Digesters, wastewater treatment process, water quality assurance, maintenance strategy and laboratory procedures.
• Must demonstrate effective skills in troubleshooting, problem solving and team building.
• Ingenuity and initiative are required to coordinate problem resolution and to execute the schedule requirements within a team environment

Required Skills:

• Attention to details and capability to accurately follow procedures.
• Analytical skills to understand data and graphs. Capability to make decisions based on data.
• Proficiency in the care and use of all site specific, facility required PPE (Personal Protection Equipment).
• Ability to use computer systems such as Email, SCADA trending and data retrieval.
• Must be able to respond to emergency calls as needed and work extended hours to accommodate site needs.
• Demonstrated commitment to compliance with applicable laws and regulations, the Company's Code of Business Conduct and other Company policies and procedures.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing (operational, process, safety and quality Instructions). Ability to perform basic math.
• Reading text, Document use, Numeracy, Writing, Oral communication, attention to detail. Good use of the English language. Deadline oriented. Work well with others. Good hand eye coordination. Repetitive motions required. Rotating through-out the facility as required.
• Reliable and dependable on start and finish times as it impacts the operations.

Work Environment:

• Fast-paced, physical environment
• Exposure to dust and process odors
• Must provide own transportation

Schedule:

• Monday-Friday
• Rotating shifts: 6:00 AM-2:30 PM & 2:30 PM-10:30 PM
• Overtime availability

Benefits:

• Permanent full-time position
• Comprehensive medical/dental benefits
• Competitive wages

Additional Information

Why join our team of researchers? Come and rejuvenate the world with us!

• Acting today to create the world of tomorrow;
• A company in constant growth;
• A multitude of large-scale projects where you can put your talent to good use;
• A multitude of large-scale projects where you can make the most of your talent; Challenges adapted to your needs and the absence of routine;
• The possibility of developing your career according to your professional objectives;
• Internal and external training and coaching programs;
• A very competitive compensation, pension and benefits package;
• Multi-disciplinary work teams and a health and safety oriented work environment.

We thank all applicants for applying, but only those selected 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.

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.