O&M Technician

Veolia Environnement SA • City of Tonawanda, NY

2d • $28 - $33

About The Position

Position Purpose:
Provides day-to-day monitoring of utility plant operations, lab tests and corrective, predictive and preventative maintenance activities.
Primary Duties/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 CLAIR (cleaning, lubrication, adjustment, inspection and minor repair) on machines and related equipment which may include pumps, valves, gates, mixers, conveyors, compressors, dryers, chemical feed, boilers, and chillers. Reports and documents results of work performed and enters into appropriate database.
Promptly reports any operational problems with machines or equipment to Lead Supervisor / Asset Manager / Project Manager.
Troubleshoots mechanical, hydraulic or pneumatic equipment 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.
Collects water and wastewater samples according to schedule. Performs field tests in order to pace chemical dosages for process and odor control units. Prepares chemical solutions, monitors supplies and recommends reorder.
Performs lab tests and prepares reports per procedure. Analyzes parameters including pH, alkalinity, chlorine residuals and other tests as required.
Performs maintenance on lab and field equipment and instrumentation including pH meters, specific ion meters.
Changes and cleans probes, magnetic strips, floats and sensors on instrumentation.
Performs instrument calibration, including resetting of set points as assigned.
Performs facility maintenance and repair and may replace or install light bulbs, florescent tubes, and paint.
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.

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.
• Experience using power, pneumatic, and hand tools and shop tools such as bench grinder, torque wrench, impact wrench, etc.
• 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 respirators, etc.
• Must consistently demonstrate the ability to perform all assigned tasks in an accurate and timely manner.
• Must demonstrate ability to efficiently operate and perform minor PM’s on a variety of equipment which may include pumps, valves, mixers, chemical feed equipment, boilers, compressors, and chillers.
• Knowledge of HOA (Hand – Off – Auto) operational controls and how settings apply to operational control scheme.
• Must have the ability to diagnose mechanical and process problems in multiple unit processes, troubleshoot mechanical, electro-mechanical, hydraulic or pneumatic equipment and take corrective action within policy and procedure limitations.
• Good verbal and written communication skills are necessary.
• Must be able to work a 12-hour shift rotation, 7/24 shift schedule (Dupont Schedule). Must be able to cover OT shifts as required.
• Must demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.
• 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.
• Must have or be able to obtain a Class 2 New York Boiler License as required by regulatory agency at site within 6 months of start date.
• 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.
• Performs CLAIR (cleaning, lubrication, adjustment, inspection and minor repair) on machines and related equipment which may include pumps, valves, gates, mixers, conveyors, compressors, dryers, chemical feed, boilers, and chillers.
• Reports and documents results of work performed and enters into appropriate database.
• Promptly reports any operational problems with machines or equipment to Lead Supervisor / Asset Manager / Project Manager.
• Troubleshoots mechanical, hydraulic or pneumatic equipment 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.
• Collects water and wastewater samples according to schedule.
• Performs field tests in order to pace chemical dosages for process and odor control units.
• Prepares chemical solutions, monitors supplies and recommends reorder.
• Performs lab tests and prepares reports per procedure.
• Analyzes parameters including pH, alkalinity, chlorine residuals and other tests as required.
• Performs maintenance on lab and field equipment and instrumentation including pH meters, specific ion meters.
• Changes and cleans probes, magnetic strips, floats and sensors on instrumentation.
• Performs instrument calibration, including resetting of set points as assigned.
• Performs facility maintenance and repair and may replace or install light bulbs, florescent tubes, and paint.
• 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.

Benefits

• Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more.
• In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.
• Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED