Operator I

Veolia Environnement SA • Lansing, MI

7h • Hybrid

About The Position

Operates and maintains multiple unit processes in an Industrial facility to achieve and satisfy the necessary operational requirements.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• 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 demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.
• Must demonstrate ability to learn and independently operate equipment such as pumps, engines, valves, mixers, blowers, chemical feed, measuring/control devices, testing equipment and material handling equipment.
• Must demonstrate a working ability to use computer programs for process control.
• 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.
• Must be able to pass a drug test and a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Tends to automatic and semi-automatic machines and related equipment including pumps, engines, compressors, chemical feed, and blowers.
• Monitors control panels and performs adjustments as necessary.
• Monitors flow meters, gauges, flow ratios, pressures and related controls through instrument panels, computer terminals and programmable logic control units in assigned areas.
• Monitors and records operating conditions observations and data in area shift logs.
• 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 necessary equipment.
• Performs minor maintenance including, but not limited to, routine preventive maintenance, lubrication and minor adjustments.
• Practices good housekeeping in assigned areas and properly disposes of waste according to safety and environmental policies.
• Performs field tests (chemical and physical) in order to pace chemical dosages.
• Sample collection according to required schedule.
• Prepares chemical solutions.
• Monitors process chemical supplies and recommends reorder.
• Performs routine lab tests.
• Assists in other areas as needed and as directed by Management.

Benefits

• paid time off policies
• health insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• life insurance
• savings accounts
• tuition reimbursement
• paid volunteering
• employer sponsored 401(k) plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED