Operator I

Veolia Environnement SA • Lima, OH

5d

About The Position

Position Purpose: We are seeking a reliable and safety-conscious Industrial Wastewater Equipment Operator to run and maintain high-capacity centrifuges and filter press systems used in wastewater treatment and sludge dewatering processes. The operator will play a key role in ensuring regulatory compliance, equipment efficiency, and overall environmental performance of our facility.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Mechanical aptitude and experience with pumps, valves, hydraulic systems, and control panels.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, or rotating shifts as needed.
• Technical/vocational training in water/wastewater operations or industrial maintenance.
• Forklift operation certification.
• Ability to work in physically demanding conditions (lifting up to 50 lbs, standing for long periods).
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves, goggles, and respirators is required.
• May require work on elevated platforms.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and adjust dewatering equipment including centrifuges and filter presses.
• Prepare equipment for operation by inspecting components, checking lubrication, and verifying instrumentation.
• Start up, operate, and shut down systems according to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Monitor process parameters such as flow rates, pressures, torque, cake dryness, and filtrate clarity.
• Troubleshoot mechanical or process issues and coordinate maintenance as needed.
• Perform routine cleaning and preventive maintenance of all assigned equipment.
• Collect, label, and log samples for laboratory analysis.
• Maintain accurate records, including logbooks, inspection checklists, and maintenance schedules.
• Assist with chemical handling (e.g., polymers, pH adjustment) and safe disposal of sludge cake and residuals.
• Follow all safety protocols including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), confined space entry, and PPE requirements.
• Support environmental and compliance audits by providing data and access to systems.

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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees