O&M Technician I

Veolia Environnement SA•Franklin Township, NJ

18h•$26 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The O&M Technician I performs a variety of operation and maintenance functions at water production and related facilities. This is an entry-level position that performs basic operational duties under the direction of a certified operator, performs maintenance tasks, and performs janitorial and laborer duties. Days and hours of duty may vary as required to fill other O&M Technician shift schedule, or under unusual circumstances.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED is required.
Requires good reading, math, writing, scientific, and verbal communication skills; a mechanical aptitude; and the ability to read, interpret, and record data from meters, gauges, scales, panels, computer consoles, and other equipment.
Minimum water/wastewater license as required by regulatory agencies at site.
Must have and maintain a valid driver's license with a safe driving record in conjunction with policies and procedures.
The ability to perform tasks requiring standing and walking for extended periods of time.
The ability to climb stairs, squat, and work with hands extended above head and in front of the body.
Must be able to lift up to and carry 50 pounds.
Amount of time spent – Standing 25%, Walking 75% for as many as five miles per shift.
Requires close visual and hearing observation to detect non-conformance and machine malfunction.
Constantly uses hands to finger, handle or feel and frequently reaches with hands and arms.
Works in various positions; works on ladders, catwalks, and supports at heights of 50 feet above the ground; and works with hands extended above and below head and body up to 40 minutes using hand tools weighing up to 15 pounds.
Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds (occasionally 60 pounds) distances of 10 feet.
Occasional stooping, bending or kneeling and entering confined spaces.

Responsibilities

Operates equipment 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 machines 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.
Collects water, wastewater, industrial waste, groundwater, sludge, residuals and/or gas samples according to schedule.
Performs field tests (chemical, physical and biological) in order to pace chemical dosages for process and odor control units.
Prepares chemical solutions, monitors supplies and recommends reorder.
Performs routine lab tests and prepares reports per procedure.
Performs routine instrument calibration for portable meters including, but not limited to, dissolved oxygen, pH, H2S, percent oxygen, lower explosive limit.
Learns to inspect 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.
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.
Other duties as assigned.