O&M Technician OIT
About The Position
Participates in the operation, maintenance, and repair of water and wastewater treatment facilities. The role monitors and operates plant equipment, adjusts chemical treatment processes, collects samples, conducts tests, and maintains accurate records. It also includes responding to hazardous releases and performing confined-space entries as required. The employee works in a range of outdoor weather conditions, including very hot or cold temperatures, and the noise level is usually moderate. Veolia in North America provides water, waste, and energy management services and has more than 10,000 employees at more than 350 locations across North America.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to communicate professionally, orally and in writing, with team members, management, clients, and vendors.
- Knowledge of safety procedures in maintenance and operations.
- Ability to operate electric motors fueled by gasoline, diesel, or gaseous fuels, as well as paint, welding, and fabrication equipment and other required hand tools.
- Valid driver's license.
- Ability to meet the described physical demands, including regularly lifting 10–20 pounds and occasionally lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.
- Required vision abilities include distinguishing color, close vision, and distance vision.
Nice To Haves
- Some wastewater experience.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and operate wastewater treatment plant equipment, including pumps, valves, motors, blowers, and chemical feed equipment.
- Adjust and repair wastewater treatment plant equipment; collect samples, run tests, and keep records.
- Adjust or alter chemical treatment of plant processes as required.
- Participate in treatment processes, plant laboratory analyses, and the operation and maintenance of plant equipment.
- Complete and maintain plant records and reports accurately and on time.
- Assist regulatory representatives inspecting the plant.
- Respond to and control accidental releases of hazardous liquids and gases.
- Perform confined-space entries as required.
- Observe pump and motor operation and routinely monitor equipment.
- Maintain daily records by writing in a logbook and entering data into a computer.
Benefits
- Paid time off policies
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement plans
- Savings accounts
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid volunteering
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
