Wastewater Technician

Veolia Environnement SA•Saint Peters, MO

3h•Onsite

About The Position

Veolia Group is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia Group designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation. Within this framework, Veolia's Water Technology Business brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world’s most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy. Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future. This position is responsible for controlling the Wastewater treatment plant's systems and equipment to purify and clarify water for permitted industrial discharge at the St. Peters, MO Reckitt / RB Manufacturing's Wastewater facility.

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.
Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately.

Nice To Haves

Strong mechanical aptitude preferred.
Operational experience of site specific equipment preferred, including: DAF, Aerobic, Anaerobic Wastewater entry level licensing or certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain complete operational coverage of the Reckitt / RB Manufacturing Wastewater facility throughout all scheduled shifts.
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 Reckitt / RB Manufacturing's safety parameters/programs.
Analyze lab data to uncover potential treatment issues and then implement process changes to prevent non-compliance.
May be responsible for compiling data for the Environmental Protection Agency or state regulatory body.
Coordinate with other operators throughout the Reckitt / RB Manufacturing's facility in order to maintain the plants Wastewater treatment equipment.
Consult with Reckitt / RB Manufacturing and Veolia management in the operations of their Wastewater plant to determine the best treatment for their Wastewater.
Coordinate with Reckitt / RB Manufacturing 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 Reckitt / RB Manufacturing management at the designated frequency.
Completion of all preventive maintenance must be documented accordingly.
PM tasks include, but are not limited to; changing filters, changing oil, greasing bearings, documenting operating temperatures, exercising valves, etc...
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.
These maintenance items include, but are not limited to: chemical pump repair & replacement, small PVC piping installation, valve replacement, AOD pump repairs, check-valve cleanouts and repairs, etc...
Assignments are received in the form of results expected, due dates, and general procedures to follow.
Make process changes based on lab data and general process knowledge to correct compliance issues or improve the treatment process.
Duties are varied in nature, requiring independent action and judgment involving commonly encountered problems.
Unusual cases or questionable matters are referred to the supervisor.
Issues and concerns of a significant matter should be discussed with the account manager to ensure actions taken are reasonable and in compliance with the contract.
Problems encountered by this job are usually well outlined by a standard set of instructions describing the procedures for handling specific problems.
Requires the ability to develop creative and/or innovative ideas related to improvements to processes related to their own job or department.
Independent scheduling of work load.
Management of inventories including lab supplies, consumable items, and equipment parts.
Participation in team meetings and discussions is required.
Collaboration with team members on a regular basis is expected.
All team members are responsible for covering each others absences to the best of their ability, to ensure that the contracted coverage of the facility is never broken.
Continuous communication with client and Veolia management is expected.
Responsible for the WWTP Monday through Friday 8 hr shift, plus 4 hours over the weekend via remote login.