Water Treatment Operator

Veolia Environnement SA•South Kingstown, RI

23h

About The Position

The Water Treatment Operator is responsible for surface water, wastewater and boiler utility systems, potable water, lift stations, and Texas Pollution Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) events. The role includes servicing equipment, extracting and analyzing water samples for process control, replenishing water-treatment chemicals, maintaining operating records, and supporting plant maintenance and troubleshooting. The operator collects and analyzes samples from the Water Treatment Plant, Wastewater Treatment Plant, Cooling Tower, and Incinerator Boilers; inspects and maintains process equipment; coordinates TPDES discharge events; and records process information for daily and monthly reporting. The position also supports safety and training procedures, maintains supplies and housekeeping standards, and performs other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least two years of Water Treatment Plant experience.
Minimum Grade 1 Rhode Island Water Treatment Certification (T1).
Ability to obtain a Grade 1 Rhode Island Distribution Operators Certification (D1) within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

Collect representative daily samples from the Water Treatment Plant, Wastewater Treatment Plant, Cooling Tower, and Incinerator Boilers; label, transport, and identify samples for analysis.
Perform process control analyses, including pH, temperature, turbidity, hardness, conductivity, chlorine, molybdate, phosphate, sulfite, and alkalinity.
Complete and maintain operating logs, records, reports, daily checklists, and water-meter and TPDES readings.
Inspect process equipment every four hours, monitor performance, adjust operating parameters, replenish chemical tanks, and perform servicing, minor repairs, and preventative maintenance.
Coordinate TPDES events, including operating stationary and portable discharge pumps and collecting water samples.
Observe, instruct, and lead truck drivers and outside contractors to ensure compliance with plant health, safety, and security rules.
Maintain inventory of critical spare parts, chemicals, and laboratory supplies, and initiate replacement requisitions.
Participate in training programs, assist with training employees, and help write and update SDPs and safety review procedures.
Attend schools as necessary to maintain the required current license.
Provide analytical and specialized administrative support, troubleshooting, and coordination; investigate problems and work toward timely resolution.
Calibrate equipment daily.
Maintain reservoir levels and operate associated equipment.
Enter process information into a computer daily and participate in compiling information for monthly reports.
Maintain housekeeping standards and personal protective equipment in work areas.
Assist with plant maintenance, cleanup, and repairs during downtime.
Perform other tasks requested by the supervisor and other duties as assigned.