Wastewater Operator in Training

2 weeks ago

Burlingame, California, United States Veolia Environnement SA Full time


Company DescriptionAbout Veolia North AmericaA subsidiary of Veolia Group, Veolia North America (VNA) offers a full spectrum of water, waste and energy management services, including water, and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery.

VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education, and municipality customers throughout North America.

Headquartered in Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has approximately 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent.


Please visit our website DescriptionPay Rate:
$32.00 to $34.50 per hour.
BENEFITSVeolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well ashealth, dental and vision insurance. In addition, employees are also entitled toparticipate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. Pay andbenefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collectivebargaining agreement.

Position Purpose:
Candidate trains in operations and maintenance of wastewater treatment plant. Works with processing, disposal and testing equipment to purify water to meet permit and operational requirements.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:


Tends automatic and semi-automatic machines and related equipment including pumps, engines, generators, valves, gates, mixers, conveyors, blowers, chemical feed and odor control and vacuum filters used to decontaminate wastewater by settling aeration and sludge digestion.

Monitors control panels and adjusts valves and gates manually or by remote control to regulate flow.

Monitors flow meters, gauges, flow ratios, pressures and related controls through instrument panels, computer terminals and programmable logic control units in assigned area.

Monitors and records operating conditions observations and data in area shift log. Ensures conformance to process specifications.
Diagnoses basic operational problems and takes corrective action per procedure.
Verifies and reports suspected malfunctions and variances to supervisor and takes corrective actions.
Performs routine and preventative maintenance and maintenance related items as assigned.
Performs manual labor including filling and emptying of machine bins and cleaning equipment, facilities and grounds as required.
Performs minor maintenance including, but not limited to, routine preventive maintenance, lubrication and minor adjustments.
Operates vehicles for plant operational purposes.
Practices good housekeeping in assigned area and properly disposes of waste according to safety and environmental policies.

Performs field tests (chemical, physical and biological) in order to pace chemical dosages for process and odor control units or alter unit processes.

Samples wastewater, sludge and gases (odor control, digester, etc.) according to schedule. Prepares chemical solutions and services automatic samplers.
Monitors process chemical supplies and recommends reorder.
Performs routine lab tests.

Performs routine instrument calibration for portable meters including, but not limited to, dissolved oxygen, pH, H2S, percent oxygen, lower explosive limit.

Performs a variety of manual functions.
Follows established procedures to perform standardized or routine tasks.
Must follow established operational, process control, compliance and safety and emergency response procedures.
Must adhere to specifications and schedule. May suggest process improvements.
Uses initiative in carrying out recurring assignments.
Waits for direction for next steps or assignments outside of routine.
Keeps supervisor informed of problems.
Assists in other areas of plant as needed.

Work Environment:
Spends 100% of time in operations environment.
May need to work outside in inclement weather conditions and drive company vehicle to perform duties.

Possible Work Hazards:
May be exposed to possible operations hazards including fumes, toxic and caustic chemicals, heavy machinery, high pressure, hot or cold work environment temperatures, slippery surfaces, water hazards and electrical equipment

QualificationsEducation/Experience/Background:
High School Diploma/GED required.

Must have the ability to read, write and comprehend English (operational, process, safety and quality instructions).Must have the ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.

Six months to two years of experience or education in a related position and environment with knowledge of the methods, techniques, and practices of water/wastewater treatment is preferred.


Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:


Must consistently demonstrate the ability to learn and independently operate assigned machines and equipment meeting or exceeding processing and quality targets.

Must demonstrate ability to learn and independently operate equipment such as pumps, engines, centrifuge, generators, valves, gates, mixers, conveyors, blowers, dryers, chemical feed, odor control, disinfection equipment, sludge processing filters, belt presses and measuring/control devices, testing equipment and material handling equipment.

Must demonstrate a working ability to use computer programs for process control.
Must demonstrate exceptional ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.
Must be able to serve rotational 24-hour emergency on-call, weekend and shift work as required by site.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training:
Employee Orientation, Departmental Operating Procedures, Safety and OSHA Training.
Assures work is performed in a safe and professional manner by following established safety, operating, and emergency response procedures.

Must become proficient in the care and use of all site specific, facility required PPE (Personal Protection Equipment), including respirators, gas detectors, confined space equipment, etc.).Forklift Certification if required at site.

Expected to become certified by meeting all requirements for earning sufficient OIT training hours and passing State examination within 18 months.

Work toward higher level water treatment certification. May perform more advanced functions as part of training and development.
Must possess a valid driver's license and a safe driving record.

Physical Requirements:
Amount of time spent
  • Sitting 25%, standing and walking 75% or as many as six hours per shift.

While performing the duties of this job, the candidate is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.

The candidate is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch and enter confined spaces. May be required to use ladders or stairs.

The candidate must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds (occasionally 60 pounds).Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Requires close visual observation to detect process non-conformance and machine malfunction.

Additional InformationWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.


Disclaimer:
The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

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