Wastewater Maintenance Technician

Veolia Environnement SA • Southport, NC

18h

About The Position

Position Purpose: Responsible for the day-to-day operations and maintenance of a Grade III Wastewater treatment plant, Spray Irrigation System, and Class II Wastewater Collection System.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Approximately 3 years industry experience.
• Strong mechanical and maintenance background with pumps.
• Basic electrical experience.
• Ability to understand verbal and written instructions in English.
• Good communication skills, written and oral.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to obtain: NC Grade 2 Biological Wastewater Operator Certification or higher.
• Surface Irrigation Water Pollution Control Certification.
• NC Grade 1 Collection System Certification or higher.

Responsibilities

• Conducts inspection of pump stations and collection system.
• Conducts corrective and preventive maintenance and repairs on pumps and equipment.
• Pull pumps, rebuild pumps, test pumps.
• Troubleshooting pump failures.
• Complete WOs in CMMS.
• Conducts routine testing of water and records test results and maintains the plant log book with accurate and timely entries of activities.
• Monitors all charts, gauges, SCADA and other operating equipment and maintains calibration of plant instrumentation and on-line analyzers according to the frequency specified by permitting agencies and/or the manufacturer.
• Evaluates all data and information pertaining to the proper operation of the facility and notify Chief Plant Operator of any abnormal conditions.
• Responsible for maintaining property in good order to include housekeeping and grounds-up keep.
• Follows proper health and safety standards.
• Ensures that all equipment is in proper and safe working order; conducts corrective and preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment.
• Prepares reports and documents related to the work; assures work is completed according to standard utility practices and procedures.
• Maintains records on work activities, inventories chemicals, materials and supplies.
• This is a regular, full time working position. Must be available for on-call, weekend work and call-ins.
• Utilizes computers and software as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees