Operator Lead

Veolia Environnement SA • Lynn, MA

35d • $49

About The Position

Position Purpose: Provides day-to-day monitoring/operation of equipment, routine lab tests, and minor maintenance activities. Coordinates and monitors operational personnel in the operation of the facility at the direction of Project Manager; ensures effective plant performance and compliance with permit standards.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Must demonstrate a working ability to use computer programs for process controls.
• Requires working knowledge of the methods, techniques, principles, and practices of water/wastewater treatment, as acquired through three years of experience.
• Requires ability to diagnose plant-wide process problems and take remedial action, and to troubleshoot equipment.
• Requires good reading, math, writing, and verbal communication skills; a scientific and mechanical aptitude; and the ability to read, interpret, and record data from meters, gauges, scales, panels, computer consoles, and other equipment.
• Requires ability to plan, organize, train, and functionally supervise subordinates.
• Requires the ability to carry out verbal and written instructions.
• Must have the ability to establish effective working relationships with other employees.
• Must have a valid driver's license and a safe driving record.
• Must possess a MA Grade 6C Wastewater Operators license.
• Ability to perform tasks standing (25%) and walking (75%) for as many as five miles per shift.
• Work positions including climbing stairs (60%), squatting, and working with hands extended above head 18 inches (25%) and 30 inches in front of body (10%).
• Must be able to lift and carry 60 pounds while walking distances of 10 feet.

Responsibilities

• Operates equipment manually and through instrument panels, computer terminals, and programmable logic control units in an assigned area.
• Performs field tests (chemical, physical and biological) in order to pace chemical dosages for process and odor control units or alter unit processes.
• Monitors and observes operating conditions, and records observations and data in area shift log; diagnoses basic operational problems and takes corrective action; and communicates status, changes, and abnormalities in operating areas.
• Follows process control procedures for assigned areas; verifies and reports suspected malfunctions and variances to supervisor.
• Prepares chemical solutions, and monitors process chemical supplies and recommends reorder.
• Samples water, wastewater, sludge, and gases according to schedule, and services automatic samplers.
• Performs routine lab tests and routine instrument calibration for portable meters.
• Performs minor maintenance including routine preventive maintenance, lubrication, and minor adjustments; and performs basic troubleshooting of equipment, recommends solutions and, where appropriate, fills out work orders.
• Operates vehicles for plant operational purposes.
• Provides on-the-job training for Operator in Training and Operator I in operational, maintenance, and safety duties as required.
• Assures work is performed in a safe and professional manner by following established safety, operating, and emergency response procedures.
• Performs cleanup and housekeeping tasks for work area, tools, equipment, facilities, and grounds.
• Performs the duties of Operator Supervisor and related duties as needed.

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.
• Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees