Collection System Technician

Veolia Environnement SA•City of Poughkeepsie, NY

1h•Onsite

About The Position

Veolia in North America 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. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America. The Collection System Technician provides day-to-day maintenance of the collection system and services pump stations as needed.

Requirements

High school or GED with the ability to read, write and comprehend English (operational, process, safety and quality instructions) and the ability to interpret and record data.
At least two years of experience in a related position.
Working knowledge of the standard practices, common tools, materials, and occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.
Experience using material handling equipment, pressure gauges and precision measuring instruments.
Experience safely using trade tools and equipment to inspect, maintain, troubleshoot or install mechanical, electromechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic equipment.
Ability to read, interpret and record data from meters, gauges, scales, panels, computer consoles and other equipment.
Must be able to carry out verbal and written instructions.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
Ability to diagnose basic and routine processes and mechanical problems and take remedial corrective action.
Basic computer skills and ability to operate programs for process control, the Computer Maintenance Management System.
Consistently demonstrate the ability to learn and independently perform assigned duties and meet or exceed production and quality goals.
Demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.
Ability to serve rotational 24-hour emergency on-call if required by site.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a similar environment preferred
Some vocational training and mechanical aptitude preferred

Responsibilities

Operates machinery and equipment associated with the operation of a wastewater collection system manually and through instrumentation panels, computer terminals and programmable logic control units following process control procedures.
Monitors and observes operating conditions, records observations and data in shift log.
Diagnoses basic operational problems and takes corrective action per procedure.
Performs routine CLAIR (cleaning, lubrication, adjustment, inspection and minor repair) on tools and related equipment which may include pumps, engines, centrifuges, generators, valves, gates, mixers, conveyors, blowers, dryers, chemical feed, odor control, disinfection equipment, vacuum filters and belt presses.
Reports and documents results of work performed and enters into appropriate database.
Promptly reports any operational problems with machines or equipment to Lead or Supervisor.
Mechanical lift for manhole covers.
Inspects field equipment and becomes proficient at mechanical troubleshooting to determine repairs needed.
Dismantles equipment to gain access to and repairs defective parts using hand tools, power tools and precision measuring and testing devices.
Re-assembles and tests equipment ensuring safe and efficient operating condition is restored.
Learns to troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic and electronic equipment and instrumentation.
Rehabilitates, repairs and replaces applicable sewer system infrastructure such as manholes, catch basins, sewer lines, etc.
Performs manual labor including cleaning equipment, facilities and grounds as required and properly disposes of waste according to safety and environmental policies.
Operates vehicles, mobile equipment and material handling equipment for operational and maintenance purposes.
May assist in other areas of facility as directed.