Operator/Operator in Training - Wastewater Facility

Veolia • Naugatuck, CT

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Position Purpose: Operates and maintains water/wastewater treatment, processing, disposal, and testing equipment in a water/wastewater treatment facility to purify water and meet permit and operational requirements.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend English (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 site.
• Typically holds or is actively working toward a first-level treatment certificate.
• Must hold or be able to obtain CT Wastewater License within 2 years of employment.

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/control devices.
• Tend to 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.
• Utilize computer programs for process control and monitoring.
• Collect samples for regulatory compliance and testing purposes.
• 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 readily assume additional or new responsibilities.
• Follow all safety protocols and operational procedures.

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