O&M Technician

Veolia Environnement SA•Leominster, MA

1d•$30 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America. Position Purpose: Provides day-to-day monitoring and basic plant and pump/booster station operations, lab tests and corrective, predictive and preventative maintenance activities. Is fully qualified to perform the functions and may lead the work of others.

Requirements

High school or GED with the ability to read, write and comprehend English (operational, process, safety and quality instructions) and be able to carry out verbal and written instructions.
Some vocational training and mechanical aptitude required, with the ability to read, interpret and record data from meters, gauges, scales, panels, computer consoles and other equipment.
At least five years of experience in a related position in a similar environment with ability to comprehend specifications and manuals.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
Must demonstrate proficiency in the care and use of all site specific, facility required PPE (Personal Protection Equipment), including gas detectors, confined space equipment, etc.
Must consistently demonstrate the ability to perform all assigned tasks in an organized, accurate and timely manner.
Must demonstrate ability to efficiently maintain, install and repair any equipment or instrumentation used in the facility.
Must have the ability to diagnose and respond to problems, troubleshoot mechanical, electro-mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electronic equipment and instrumentation and take corrective action within policy and procedure limitations.
Must demonstrate proficiency with precision measuring devices and testing equipment and have the ability to perform all assigned lab tests regardless of complexity.
Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
Must demonstrate proficiency with computer programs for process control, Computer Maintenance Management System and laboratory / industrial pretreatment QA/QC.
Must demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.
Must be able to serve rotational 24-hour emergency on-call as required by site.
MA Grade 2T Water Treatment Operators license preferred.
Ability to obtain a MA Grade 1 Water Treatment license within 6 months.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.

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.
Inspects and performs mechanical, electrical, hydraulic or pneumatic troubleshooting to determine repairs needed.
Estimates time and material costs for assigned projects.
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.
Inspect flow meters, gauges, flow ratios, pressures and related controls on instrument panels, computer terminals and programmable logic control units and diagnoses basic operational problems.
Takes corrective action per procedure in assigned area.
Verifies and reports suspected malfunctions and variances to supervisor.
Collects water, groundwater, sludge and/or residual 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 lab tests, regardless of complexity, and prepares reports per procedure.
Analyzes parameters including pH, alkalinity, residues, coliform bacteria, chlorine residuals and other tests as required.
Perform preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance on lab and field equipment and instrumentation, including pH meters, analytical balances, titrators, and automatic samplers.
Changes and cleans probes, magnetic strips, floats and sensors on instrumentation.
Performs instrument calibration, including resetting of set points as assigned.
Promptly reports any operational problems with machines or equipment needing warranty or outside work to supervisor.
Performs facility maintenance and repair and may replace or install light bulbs, fluorescent tubes, damaged glass, door locks, 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.
May assist with maintaining parts, spares and maintenance inventory.
May assist in other areas of plant as directed.
May assist with orienting or training new or less experienced Maintenance/Operations personnel.