Operator in Training - Wastewater

Veolia Environnement SA•Naugatuck, CT

3d•$36 - $47•Onsite

About The Position

Operates and maintains water/wastewater treatment, processing, disposal, and testing equipment in a treatment facility to purify water and meet permit and operational requirements. The position monitors treatment processes and equipment, conducts sampling and testing, performs routine inspections and basic maintenance, and maintains accurate operational records. The operator works collaboratively, follows safety and operating procedures, and may take on additional responsibilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to read, write, and comprehend English, including operational, process, safety, and quality instructions.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
Strong willingness to learn and develop technical skills.
Demonstrated ability to learn and independently operate assigned machines and equipment.
Working knowledge of computer programs for process control.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Minimum water/wastewater license as required by regulatory agencies at the site.
Typically holds or is actively working toward a first-level treatment certificate.
Must hold or be able to obtain a Connecticut wastewater license within two years of employment.
Regularly use hands to handle or feel objects, reach with hands and arms, and communicate verbally.
Occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, and enter confined spaces; may be required to use ladders or stairs.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds regularly and occasionally up to 60 pounds.
Close, distance, and color vision, and ability to adjust focus for visual observation and inspection.

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain wastewater treatment equipment, including pumps, engines, centrifuges, generators, valves, gates, mixers, conveyors, blowers, dryers, chemical feed systems, odor control systems, disinfection equipment, sludge processing filters, belt presses, and measuring and control devices.
Tend automatic and semi-automatic machines and related equipment used to treat wastewater through settling, aeration, and sludge digestion processes.
Monitor and operate equipment to ensure processing and quality targets are met or exceeded.
Use computer programs for process control and monitoring.
Collect samples for regulatory compliance and testing.
Perform routine testing and quality control procedures.
Conduct regular inspections to detect process non-conformance and equipment malfunctions.
Perform basic maintenance and troubleshooting of treatment equipment.
Maintain accurate records and documentation of operations.
Work collaboratively in a team environment and assume additional or new responsibilities as needed.
Follow safety protocols and operational procedures.