Control System Operator - Water/Wastewater

Veolia Environnement SA • Valley Cottage, NY

1d • $45

About The Position

Position Purpose:
Responsible for all aspects of operations; Production, Water & Wastewater Treatment, T&D, Customer Service and Wastewater Collection. This positions also requires working on various days of the week plus holidays, weekends and overtime.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Computer skills MS Office Suite.
• Knowledge of hydraulics and mathematics.
• Must have applicable operating licenses and certifications as determined by the company including NYS Water System Operator IIA, IIB, C, D, and NYS 2A Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator.

Responsibilities

• Operates surface water treatment plants and well systems.
• Operates wastewater treatment plants.
• Completes daily records of pumpage figures, chemical usage and general comments on plant production/treatment and facility conditions.
• Prepares daily, monthly, quarterly and annual reports as needed for regulatory and company purposes.
• Takes water/wastewater samples for regulatory requirement as well as daily process corrections.
• Checks and maintains reservoirs/lakes and their intakes as well as wastewater discharge points.
• Adjusts chemical feed to maintain water quality standards for water and discharge of treated wastewater.
• Works with various chemicals used for water/wastewater quality and treatment.
• Works on pumping, treatment and electrical equipment. Must be able to identify problems and malfunctions.
• Maintains, repairs and replaces equipment as needed including pumps and motors.
• Maintains and repairs treatment plant facilities including filters, basins chemical pumps.
• Climbs water storage tanks.
• Maintains distribution systems including mains, services, valves and hydrants.
• Maintains pumping stations and regulators.
• Maintains collection systems including pumping stations, manholes and clean-outs.
• Works as an Emergency On-Call person on a rotational basis.
• Communicates with customers relating to leaks, water quality, bill disputes and general complaints.
• Communicates with local Department of Health officials as well as local town officials as directed by management.
• Provides coverage and may be assigned to perform duties at any Company plant/facility location.
• Reads customer meters for billing purposes.
• Maintains facilities including landscaping, snow removal and small building repairs.
• Must drive heavy automotive equipment and operate power equipment.
• Performs job duties of Control System Operator as assigned.
• Other similar, related or lesser job duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees