Regional Training & Operations Technician

Water Technologies•Green Bay, WI

About The Position

This position is responsible for operating multiple Veolia contracted client water and wastewater facilities. The primary purpose of this position is to cover vacations & absences at existing facilities, assist in the training and development of local operations teams, and to serve in a support role at new account start-ups. This position will be responsible for assisting with the overall operation and maintenance of accounts in their area. This includes process changes to meet compliance, troubleshooting processes & equipment, maintenance (routine, reactive, and preventive), process & compliance sampling, laboratory testing, and writing and distributing a daily shift report. In between time at designated accounts, this position will be responsible for the development of training resources for general water and wastewater industry knowledge, as well as site specific treatment training for all technicians in their region. This position requires significant travel, sometimes for extended periods of time - This can range from 1-2 weeks away from home at a time, all the way up to a month for extenuating circumstances.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office or Google equivalent required.
Strong communication skills, both verbally and written, required.
Willingness to learn and be able take instructions on Wastewater treatment processes
3+ years of experience in Wastewater treatment plant operations or related field required.
Ability and desire to build and maintain a "team mentality"
Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity

Nice To Haves

Strong mechanical aptitude preferred.
Operational experience of site specific equipment preferred
Prior experience in a traveling work role preferred

Responsibilities

Maintain complete operational coverage of the Veolia operated facilities in your designated region as vacations and unplanned absences arise.
Assist in the operational development of all local technicians within your designated region.
Ensure that industry standards and best practices are in use at all Veolia operated facilities in your designated region.
Support new account start-up projects as they arise.
Provide knowledgeable support to local technicians within your designated region to assist in troubleshooting process issues as they arise.
Operate and control electric motors, pumps, and valves to regulate flow of water into the Wastewater treatment plant.
Collect and test Wastewater samples to determine concentration levels and impurities at the designated testing frequency.
Responsible for accurate record keeping of client data such as residual content of chemicals, water turbidity, and water pressure.
Comply with all Veolia and multiple's safety parameters/programs.
Analyze lab data to uncover potential treatment issues and then implement process changes to prevent non-compliance.
Coordinate with other operators throughout the multiple's facility in order to maintain the plants Wastewater treatment equipment.
Consult with multiples and Veolia management in the operations of their Wastewater plant to determine the best treatment for their Wastewater.
Coordinate with multiple to schedule third-party maintenance support for all maintenance projects that are outside of Veolia's scope of work.
Complete all preventative maintenance defined by Veolia and multiple management at the designated frequency.
Complete, or assist in the completion of, all minor maintenance projects that may arise to ensure the Wastewater treatment facility remains operating effectively and efficiently.
Complete, or assist in the completion of, all intermediate maintenance projects that may arise to ensure the Wastewater treatment facility remains operating effectively and efficiently.
Communicate frequently with the Veolia Account Manager regarding the operation of the Wastewater plant regarding the current status of the operation, including compliance, treatment issues, maintenance, and personnel issues.
Provide supervision and leadership to the other team members by exemplifying hard work, attention to detail, fair treatment of each member of the team and taking responsibility for results.
Provide direction to the team on the daily operation and maintenance of the Wastewater plant to ensure compliance.
Provide training and/or facilitate training of operators for all facets of the operation / management of the multiple Wastewater facility
Provide clear verbal and written instructions to the team on the proper operation and maintenance of the Wastewater treatment plant and the equipment.
Continually optimize the operation of the wastewater treatment plant, chemistry, and equipment; to improve operating efficiency and reduce operating costs.
Management of inventories including lab supplies, consumable items, and equipment parts.
Evaluate the skills and abilities of the other operators in order to properly assign/delegate tasks such as lab analyses, maintenance, preventive maintenance, manage chemical inventories, and manage waste disposal.
Evaluate maintenance projects and determine what outside support is needed and then coordinate and schedule with client maintenance teams or contractors.