Plant Operator

Veolia • Bloomsburg, PA

22h

About The Position

Position Purpose: This position operates and maintains water production and water quality for public consumption in Bloomsburg, Nuremberg, Mahoning Township, Wonderview, and the Columbia County Industrial Park. Ensures pumping combinations are conducted in the most economical manner. Observes treatment conditions and regulates chemical dosing. Monitors booster stations and storage facilities. Performs preventative and reactive maintenance of all production equipment. This position also maintains wastewater lift stations in Mahoning Township and the wastewater treatment plants at the Columbia County Industrial Park and Wonderview. This position will perform preventative and reactive maintenance of all wastewater equipment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Ability to read, write, analyze, interpret, and reason.
• Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to communicate and be understood both in person and over the telephone.
• Ability to use a computer with basic computer skills.
• Ability to work shifts including nights and weekends.
• Basic knowledge of water treatment methods, water chemistry and tests, federal, state and local drinking water regulations and company standards, and water collection systems.
• Excellent organizational skills related to project management and record keeping.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations.
• Basic Mechanical & Electrical Skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and general personal computer literacy.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Appropriate operator certifications required or to be obtained – Water Class B, with Sub-classifications 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, and 13.
• Wastewater Class D, with the Sub-classification 1 and Wastewater Class E, Collection System.

Responsibilities

• Conducting routine water testing and recording test results; ensuring quality of treated water meets federal and local regulations and company standards.
• Monitoring all charts, gauges, and other operating equipment at treatment plant(s) or within distribution system(s), utilizing SCADA.
• Calculating the chemical feed rate required, calibrating feed equipment, and adjusting feed rate per lab tests or supervisor’s instructions.
• Preparing and submitting routine state and regulatory reports for review.
• Analyzing system parameters and determining when additional help is required.
• Maintain appropriate chemical inventory levels.
• Responding to emergency calls from the SCADA system.
• Complete routine maintenance chores and housekeeping as required.

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