O&M Technician I

Veolia•Spruce Pine, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The O&M Technician I provides day-to-day monitoring and basic operational support for plants and pump stations, conducts routine laboratory testing, and performs basic corrective and preventive operational and maintenance activities. The role involves operating equipment and control systems, observing and documenting operating conditions, troubleshooting routine issues, collecting and analyzing samples, and supporting compliance with state-issued permits. The position is performed entirely in an operations environment, with 25–35% of time typically spent outdoors, sometimes in inclement weather. Company service vehicles are used as required. The technician may participate in a rotational 24-hour emergency on-call schedule. Work may involve exposure to biological hazards, fumes, dust, toxic or caustic chemicals, noise, rotating machinery, high pressure, temperature extremes, slippery surfaces, and water or electrical hazards.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to read, write, and comprehend English-language operational, process, safety, and quality instructions, and to carry out verbal and written instructions.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
Ability to read, interpret, and record data from meters, gauges, scales, panels, computer consoles, and other equipment.
Ability to diagnose basic and routine process and mechanical problems and take remedial corrective action.
Basic computer skills and ability to operate process-control programs, a Computer Maintenance Management System, and laboratory/industrial pretreatment QA/QC programs.
Ability to learn and independently perform assigned duties and meet or exceed production and quality goals.
Ability to work in a team environment and readily assume additional or new responsibilities.
Ability to serve rotational 24-hour emergency on-call coverage if required by the site.
Must be able to acquire a Grade 1 WW certification within two years.
Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
Complete employee orientation, departmental operating procedures, safety, OSHA, and quality training.
Obtain and maintain minimum state water/wastewater operator certification.
Become proficient in the care and use of site-specific required PPE, including respirators, gas detectors, and confined-space equipment.
Able to meet the physical requirements, including walking for as many as five miles per shift, lifting and carrying 50 pounds (occasionally 60 pounds) for 10 feet, and occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and confined-space entry.

Nice To Haves

Some vocational training.
Mechanical aptitude.
HAZWOPER Level I and II First Responder Certification, if required by the site.

Responsibilities

Operate equipment manually and through instrumentation panels, computer terminals, and programmable logic control units in accordance with process control procedures.
Monitor operating conditions and record observations and data in shift logs.
Diagnose basic operational problems and take corrective action according to procedures.
Collect wastewater, industrial waste, sludge, and residuals samples according to schedule.
Perform field tests and chemical, physical, and biological laboratory analyses to maintain compliance with state-issued permits.
Prepare chemical solutions, monitor supplies, and recommend reordering.
Perform routine calibration of benchtop and portable instruments, including dissolved oxygen, pH, BOD, and TSS meters.
Perform manual labor, including cleaning equipment, facilities, and grounds, and dispose of waste according to safety and environmental policies.
Operate vehicles, mobile equipment, and material-handling equipment for operational and maintenance purposes.
Participate in rotational 24-hour emergency on-call coverage if required by the site.
Work toward developing skills in additional functional areas and obtaining advanced skills or certifications.