Operator I

Veolia•Lorain, OH

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Operates and maintains water/wastewater treatment, processing, disposal and testing equipment in water/wastewater treatment facility to purify water to meet permit and operational requirements.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED is required.
Six months to two years of experience in a related position and environment with knowledge of the methods, techniques, and practices of water/wastewater treatment.
Must have the ability to read, write and comprehend English (operational, process, safety and quality instructions).
Must have the ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
Must consistently demonstrate the ability to learn and independently operate assigned machines and equipment meeting or exceeding processing and quality targets.
Must demonstrate ability to learn and independently operate equipment such as pumps, engines, generators, valves, gates, mixers, chemical feed, measuring/control devices, testing equipment and material handling equipment.
Must demonstrate a working ability to use computer programs for process control.
Must demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.
Must be able to serve rotational 24-hour emergency on-call if required by site.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.

Nice To Haves

May need to work outside in inclement weather conditions and drive company vehicle to perform duties.

Responsibilities

Tends automatic and semi-automatic machines and related equipment including pumps, generators, valves, gates, mixers, chemical feed and filters used to decontaminate wastewater by settling and dewatering.
Monitors control panels and adjusts valves and gates manually or by remote control to regulate flow.
Monitors flow meters, gauges, flow ratios, pressures and related controls through programmable logic control units in assigned area.
Monitors and records operating conditions observations and data in area shift log.
Ensures conformance to process specifications.
Diagnoses basic operational problems and takes corrective action per procedure.
Verifies and reports suspected malfunctions and variances to supervisor and takes corrective actions.
Performs routine and preventative maintenance and maintenance related items as assigned.
Performs manual labor including filling and emptying of bag filter housings bins and cleaning equipment, facilities and grounds as required.
Performs minor maintenance including, but not limited to, routine preventive maintenance, lubrication and minor adjustments.
Practices good housekeeping in assigned area and properly disposes of waste according to safety and environmental policies.
Performs field tests (chemical, physical) in order to pace chemical dosages for process control units or alter unit processes.
Samples wastewater according to schedule.
Prepares chemical solutions and services automatic samplers.
Monitors process chemical supplies and recommends reorder.
Performs routine lab tests.
Performs routine instrument calibration for portable meters including, but not limited to, pH.
Assists in other areas as needed.