Water Operator

Veolia Environnement SA • Chatham, MA

7d • $26 - $36

About The Position

Position Purpose: The Operator I maintains water treatment, processing, disposal and testing equipment in water treatment facilities to purify water to meet permit and operational requirements.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED with the ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally (operational, process, safety and quality instructions).
• Two to five years of experience in a related position and environment with knowledge of the methods, techniques, and practices of water treatment.
• Must have the ability to perform basic math equations.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in the care and use of all site specific, facility required PPE (Personal Protection Equipment), including respirators, gas detectors, confined space equipment, etc.)
• Must consistently demonstrate the ability to operate assigned machines and equipment meeting or exceeding processing and quality targets under general supervision.
• Must demonstrate ability to efficiently operate equipment such as pumps, engines, centrifuge, generators, valves, gates, mixers, conveyors, blowers, dryers, chemical feed, and disinfection equipment.
• Must have the ability to diagnose process and mechanical problems in single or multiple unit processes, troubleshoot basic equipment and take corrective action within policy and procedure limitations.
• Must demonstrate a working ability to use computer programs for process control.
• Must demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and criminal background check.
• Must be able to respond to emergency calls as needed and work extended hours to accommodate site needs and on-call rotation.
• Must demonstrate the ability to train other employees.
• Typically holds or is working toward an intermediate level water treatment certificate. (Requires minimum water license as required by regulatory agencies at the site).
• Must possess a valid driver's license and a safe driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Associates degree preferred.
• Backflow Tester and Surveyor preferred.
• T2 and D3 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor operating conditions, meters, and gauges.
• Collect and test water samples.
• Record meter and gauge readings and operational data.
• Operate equipment to purify and clarify water.
• Clean and maintain equipment, tanks, filter beds, and other work areas.
• Inspect all equipment on a regular basis.
• Follow U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regulations.
• Ensure safety standards are met.

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