Operator I

Veolia Environnement SA•Pascagoula, MS

About The Position

The Operator I operates and maintains sludge, dewatering treatment, processing, disposal, and testing equipment at a refinery or industrial facility. The equipment is used to separate feed stocks to contract specifications and return them to the client or designated location. The role requires safe operation and maintenance of assigned equipment, monitoring and documenting process conditions, responding to basic operational problems, and working collaboratively in a 12-hour rotating shift schedule that includes nights, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Some experience in a related position and environment is preferred.
Working ability to use computer programs for process control.
Ability to read, write, and comprehend English-language operational, process, safety, and quality instructions.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
Ability to work in a team and readily assume additional or new responsibilities.
Ability to serve rotational 24-hour emergency on-call duty if required by the site.
Valid driver's license and safe driving record.
Must be able to pass a drug test and criminal background check.
Ability to perform occasional kneeling, squatting, and lifting up to 50 pounds, or up to 100 pounds with assistance.
Frequent manual labor and use of hand tools for maintenance activities.
Ability to perform job tasks while wearing required personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

Some experience in a related position and environment.

Responsibilities

Perform duties safely and in compliance with policies, procedures, and practices; help promote a safety culture and positive work environment.
Report to work as scheduled, on time, and prepared; model professional behavior and comply with appearance and dress policies.
Learn and independently operate assigned machines and equipment to meet or exceed processing and quality targets.
Operate, maintain, install, and repair equipment including pumps, engines, centrifuges, generators, valves, gates, mixers, conveyors, blowers, dryers, chemical feed and odor control systems, disinfection equipment, sludge processing filters, belt presses, measuring and control devices, testing equipment, and material handling equipment.
Monitor control panels and adjust valves and gates.
Monitor flow meters, gauges, flow ratios, pressures, and related controls using instrument panels, computer terminals, and programmable logic control units.
Monitor and document operating conditions, observations, and data in the daily shift log.
Diagnose basic operational problems and take corrective action in accordance with procedures.
Verify and report suspected malfunctions and variances to a supervisor or designee, and take corrective action.
Work independently in compliance with instructions and direction.
Perform grab-and-go field tests to adjust chemical dosages for processes.
Wear required personal protective equipment and maintain a safe, neat, and clean work area and equipment.
Care for and maintain buildings and grounds.
Work in a team environment and readily assume additional or new responsibilities.
Serve rotational 24-hour emergency on-call duty if required by the site.
Perform manual maintenance activities using hand tools and equipment, and occasionally operate heavy equipment such as forklifts and passenger trucks.
Perform office duties as necessary, including paperwork, monitoring computer screens, and online training.