O&M Technician

Veolia Environnement SA•Hyannis, MA

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 position performs technical operations and maintenance, preventive maintenance, water sampling and laboratory monitoring, and assists with keeping equipment and processes in proper working order. The technician follows corporate and regulatory requirements, completes operational and maintenance records, operates equipment manually and through control panels, operates project vehicles, and performs housekeeping. The role includes rotating weekend and holiday work and on-call duties, as well as responding to emergencies and working additional hours when needed. Work takes place indoors and outdoors in varied weather. The employee may encounter noise, silica, dust, fumes, smoke, gases, greases, oils, electrical energy, solvents, vibrations, slippery or uneven surfaces, moving machinery and vehicles, ladders or scaffolding, and below-ground work. Physical duties include standing, walking, climbing stairs, using hands, and occasionally lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.

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 an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong reading, math, writing, and verbal communication skills.
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, and SCADA and PLC equipment and systems.
Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, including providing input for and implementing corrective actions.
Ability to understand and execute written and oral instructions and read and understand technical instructions and manuals.
Working knowledge and ability to operate specialty tools required by the department.
Ability to operate complex controls, processes, and equipment.
Ability 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 within the project organization and work as part of a team.
Safety-consciousness and 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; stand, walk, climb stairs, sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel frequently; periodically reach, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and taste or smell; and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.
Ability to distinguish color and meet close-vision and distance-vision requirements.

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 properly maintained and functioning.
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 required to complete tasks.
Support development of a focused and engaged project culture to achieve EH&S 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.