O&M Technician

Veolia • Tonawanda Town, NY

11h • $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.

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.
• Works in various positions; works on ladders, catwalks, and supports at heights of 30 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 50 feet.
• Occasional stooping, bending or kneeling and entering confined spaces.
• Required to turn valve handles and wheels on valves.
• Required to use shovels for snow removal or material transfer.
• Must be able safely drive a powered industrial forklift.

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.

What This Job Offers

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