Operator I

Veolia•Pinebluff, NC

About The Position

The Operator I operates, monitors, and maintains water treatment, dewatering, sludge-processing, disposal, and testing equipment in a refinery or industrial facility. The role ensures water treatment processes are completed safely and efficiently and that treated water meets customer and regulatory specifications. The Operator monitors plant operations, conducts quality testing, maintains process controls, and adjusts chemical levels as needed to support treatment performance. The position works 12-hour day shifts, including rotating weekends, and may require rotational 24-hour emergency on-call service if required by the site.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
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 environment and readily assume additional or new responsibilities.
Ability to serve rotational 24-hour emergency on-call if required by the site.
Valid driver's license and safe driving record.
Must pass a drug test and criminal background check.
Required NC Grade C certification.
Regularly talk or hear; frequently stand, walk, climb stairs or ladders, sit, use hands to handle or feel objects, reach, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and taste or smell.
May occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds and move rolling sludge hoppers up to 200 pounds.
Ability to distinguish color and meet close-vision and distance-vision requirements.

Nice To Haves

Some experience in a related position and environmental services.
Previous experience in a related position or in an industrial, refinery, or water treatment environment.
Surface Water Treatment Certification.

Responsibilities

Perform routine grounds and facility maintenance, including mowing and weed trimming, and operate various tools and equipment.
Monitor water treatment plant processes and maintain effective process control by adjusting chemical levels as needed.
Collect water and process samples according to established procedures.
Operate and monitor the SCADA system to track plant performance and identify operational issues.
Conduct laboratory testing and accurately record and report results.
Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work area and follow applicable safety procedures and regulatory requirements.
Learn and independently operate assigned machines and equipment to meet or exceed processing and quality targets.
Learn and independently operate equipment such as pumps, engines, centrifuges, generators, valves, gates, mixers, conveyors, blowers, dryers, chemical feed and odor-control equipment, disinfection equipment, sludge-processing filters, belt presses, measuring and control devices, testing equipment, and material-handling equipment.
Work in a team environment and readily assume additional or new responsibilities.