O&M Technician

Veolia•Barnstable, MA

22h

About The Position

Under the direction of Project Management, the O&M Technician performs day-to-day operation and maintenance of a Drinking Water facility and its related infrastructure, equipment, buildings, and grounds. The role performs technical and preventive maintenance activities, conducts required drinking water sampling and laboratory monitoring, helps maintain equipment and processes, operates equipment and controls, and completes operational and maintenance records. The technician also performs housekeeping and cleanup and operates project vehicles. The role requires working weekends and holidays and rotating on-call duty, as well as responding to emergencies and working additional hours when needed. Work takes place indoors and outdoors in varied weather and may involve exposure to noise, dust, fumes, gases, oils, electrical energy, solvents, vibrations, uneven or slippery surfaces, moving machinery and vehicles, ladders or scaffolding, and below-ground areas.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 5 years of experience working in drinking water, industry, or related fields.
Experience in a laboratory or utility-related field, or a combination of education and experience.
Strong reading, math, writing, and verbal communication skills.
Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to read, interpret, and record data from meters, gauges, scales, panels, computer consoles, and other equipment.
Computer skills and knowledge of Windows/Google, Office, Operations, Lab, and CMMS programs, as well as SCADA and PLC equipment and systems.
Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, including providing input for corrective actions and implementing them as needed.
Ability to understand and execute written and oral instructions and read and understand technical instructions and manuals.
Working knowledge of specialty tools specific to departmental needs and requirements.
Ability to operate complex controls, processes, and equipment and to maintain and repair equipment.
Knowledge of drinking water treatment systems, processes, and equipment.
Knowledge of drinking water regulations, requirements, and reporting.
Ability to interact cooperatively with fellow employees and the project organization and work effectively as part of a team.
Safety-conscious, with the ability to work independently with little or no supervision when needed.
Ability to work closely with local contractors.
Valid Massachusetts T-2/D-2 or higher Drinking Water Treatment/Distribution License.
Valid Massachusetts driver’s license.
Ability to talk or hear regularly; frequently stand, walk, climb stairs, sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel; periodically reach, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, taste, or smell; and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.
Ability to distinguish color and perform close- and distance-vision tasks.

Nice To Haves

Willingness to obtain a T-3 license within one year of hire.
Willingness to upgrade licenses within a mutually agreed-upon timeframe.

Responsibilities

Perform technical operations and maintenance activities for the Drinking Water facility, including its infrastructure, equipment, processes, and systems.
Perform routine preventive maintenance activities.
Conduct drinking water sampling and laboratory monitoring in accordance with project and regulatory requirements.
Help ensure equipment and processes are maintained and functioning properly.
Follow corporate and regulatory policies, procedures, and emergency response procedures while working safely and professionally.
Work weekends and holidays and participate in a rotating on-call schedule with fellow operators.
Respond to emergencies and work additional hours as needed to complete tasks.
Help develop a culture of focus and engagement to achieve environmental, health, and safety excellence.
Complete and maintain operational and maintenance documents and records.
Operate equipment and processes manually and through instrument control panels.
Operate project vehicles.
Perform cleanup and housekeeping at facilities, buildings, and grounds.
Carry out other duties as assigned.