Metershop Intern

Veolia Environnement SA • Jersey City, NJ

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About The Position

The Operations and Engineering Intern works with experienced staff to learn the daily operation and maintenance of a water/wastewater treatment facility. The internship introduces the water/wastewater industry and potential career paths in operations, engineering, and facility management. The intern receives hands-on experience under the guidance of an experienced full-time employee and focuses on the Transmission & Distribution Department, learning its fundamental business processes and procedures. Work may include laboratory, technical, maintenance, and groundskeeping activities at a wastewater treatment facility, as well as exposure to planning, developing, and executing construction projects with the Regional Engineer. Interns also learn from experienced operations leaders about their specialized areas and how different functions contribute to facility operations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Be a rising senior or attend a technical school.
• Strong written, verbal, listening, presentation, and facilitation skills.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships.
• Ability to follow instructions accurately.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Willingness to work under the guidance of an experienced full-time employee.
• Reliable and punctual attendance.
• Ability to lift approximately 30–35 pounds.
• Ability to work in a wastewater environment.

Responsibilities

• Learn the daily operation and maintenance of a water/wastewater treatment facility under the guidance of an experienced full-time employee.
• Gain hands-on exposure to the fundamental business processes and procedures of the Transmission & Distribution Department.
• Perform or assist with laboratory, technical, maintenance, and groundskeeping work in the operation of a wastewater treatment facility.
• Work with the Regional Engineer to learn about the planning, development, and execution of construction projects at a water/wastewater facility.
• Learn from experienced operations leaders about their specialized areas and how different functions contribute to facility success.

Benefits

• Medical and basic life insurance coverage is available to temporary employees scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week, after 60 days of service.
• Veolia observes 11 holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED