Operator I

Veolia Environnement SA • Pittsburgh, PA

6d

About The Position

The Operator I maintains water/wastewater treatment, processing, disposal and testing equipment in water/wastewater treatment facilities to purify water to meet permit and operational requirements. The position requires the ability to accept supervisory feedback, including constructive criticism, without dispute and to consistently apply that feedback to improve performance. A willingness to perform both complex technical tasks and routine, repetitive duties with equal professionalism is expected.

Requirements

• High School education or equivalent with the ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally (operational, process, safety and quality instructions).
• Must have the ability to perform basic math equations.
• Typically holds or is working toward an intermediate level water and/or wastewater treatment certificate. (Requires minimum water/wastewater license as required by regulatory agencies at the site).
• Two to five years’ experience in a related position and environment with knowledge of the methods, techniques, and practices of water/wastewater treatment.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in the care and use of all site specific, facility required PPE (Personal Protection Equipment), including respirators, gas detectors, confined space equipment, etc.
• Must consistently demonstrate the ability to operate assigned machines and equipment meeting or exceeding processing and quality targets under general supervision.
• Must demonstrate ability to efficiently operate equipment such as pumps, engines, centrifuge, generators, valves, gates, mixers, conveyors, blowers, dryers, chemical feed, odor control, disinfection equipment, sludge processing filters, belt presses, and measuring/control devices, testing equipment and material handling equipment.
• Must have the ability to diagnose process and mechanical problems in single or multiple unit processes, troubleshoot basic equipment and take corrective action within policy and procedure limitations.
• 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 accept supervisory direction, including corrective feedback and criticism, without argument or avoidance, and apply changes immediately.
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and criminal background check.
• Must be able to respond to emergency calls as needed and work extended hours to accommodate site needs.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and a safe driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree in a science or technical area strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor operating conditions, meters, and gauges.
• Collect and test water and sewage samples.
• Record meter and gauge readings and operational data.
• Operate equipment to purify and clarify water or to process or dispose of waste.
• Clean and maintain equipment, tanks, filter beds, and other work areas- including cleaning and housekeeping assignments as essential and non-optional functions.
• Inspect all equipment on a regular basis.
• Follow U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regulations.
• Ensure safety standards are met.
• Receive and respond to supervisory direction, performance evaluations, and corrective criticism promptly and professionally, applying required changes.

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.

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