Operator I

Veolia•Westlake, LA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Operator I operates and maintains sludge, de-watering treatment, processing, disposal and testing equipment in a refinery/industrial facility to meet customer specifications under direct supervision. This role requires the ability to learn and independently operate assigned machines and equipment, meeting or exceeding processing and quality targets. The operator will also be responsible for learning and operating various equipment such as pumps, centrifuges, valves, mixers, conveyors, blowers, dryers, chemical feed, odor control, disinfection equipment, sludge processing filters, measuring/control devices, testing equipment, and material handling equipment. A key aspect of this role is the ability to work effectively in a team environment and a willingness to readily assume additional or new responsibilities. The operator must demonstrate knowledge of all general safety rules and their consequences, as well as all procedures related to the equipment being operated. Responsibilities include safely working on and around the job location, maintaining a neat and clean work area, collecting liquid and solid samples, performing routine sampling tests, and logging and recording process readings.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED is required.
Ability to learn and independently operate assigned machines and equipment.
Ability to learn and independently operate equipment such as pumps, centrifuges, valves, mixers, conveyors, blowers, dryers, chemical feed, odor control, disinfection equipment, sludge processing filters, measuring/control devices, testing equipment and material handling equipment.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.
Demonstrate knowledge of all general safety rules and the consequences of breaking these rules.
Demonstrate knowledge of all procedures related to the equipment being operated.
Safely work on and around the job location.
Keep the work area neat and clean.
Collect liquid and solid samples and perform routine sampling testing.
Log and Record process readings.

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain sludge, de-watering treatment, processing, disposal and testing equipment.
Meet or exceed processing and quality targets.
Operate equipment such as pumps, centrifuges, valves, mixers, conveyors, blowers, dryers, chemical feed, odor control, disinfection equipment, sludge processing filters, measuring/control devices, testing equipment and material handling equipment.
Work in a team environment and assume additional or new responsibilities.
Demonstrate knowledge of all general safety rules and procedures.
Safely work on and around the job location.
Keep the work area neat and clean.
Collect liquid and solid samples and perform routine sampling testing.
Log and Record process readings.