O&M Technician I

About Veolia North America

A 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 www.veolianorthamerica.com.

BENEFITS

Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as
health, dental and vision insurance. In addition, employees are also entitled to
participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. Pay and
benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective
bargaining agreement.

Position Purpose:

Responsible for all Responsible for the treatment of wastewater for the City of Alpena which uses a 5.5MGD activated sludge treatment. Operates and maintain WWTP and associated equipment. Conducts lab analysis utilizes test results to make changes to the treatment process as required. Ensures proper dosage of treatment chemicals using pumps and metering devises. Operate pumps and valves as necessary. Performs numerous water quality testing procedures, including microbiological, amperometric chlorine residual testing, BOD, suspended solids, phosphorus and ammonia nitrogen. Participates in the installation, maintenance, repair and replacement of process control and treatment equipment as needed in collaboration with plant maintenance. Record accurate results and information on daily/monthly operational logs as well as multiple laboratory records.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• This position is responsible for performing corrective and preventive maintenance at a 5.5 MGD Activated Sludge Wastewater Treatment Plant. 
• Observes plant operation and responds to changing conditions to ensure the mechanical integrity of essential equipment.  
• Performs equipment repair, inspections, lubrication and enters data into record keeping program. 
• Position requires some work on off hours in response to emergency situations. 
• May be required to perform operator responsibilities if relief is needed.
• Ensures that proper health and safety standards are applied and practiced.
• Report to and work directly with Plant Manager and Lead Operator with minimal supervision.  
• Maintain and operate the City of Alpena Wastewater Treatment Plant and laboratory practices/operations as well as other associated systems including electrical, mechanical, plumbing (industrial to household sizes),
• HVAC and general tasks. 
• Ensure all aspects of the treatment system are in proper working condition.  
• Conduct routine inspections and checks on all systems utilized at the WWTP.  
• Complete necessary service on equipment in timely manner.  
• Assist contractors on large scale capital projects.  
• Identify areas of concern, discuss with Plant Manager and rectify by ordering replacement parts and installing. 
• Maintain WWTP grounds and lawn during all seasons.  
• Maintain record keeping of maintenance tasks on appropriate logbooks. 
• Operates and certifies that all equipment and processes are in full compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Evaluates all data and information pertaining to the proper operation of the water recycling plant and files required regulatory documents required by assigned operating permits.
• Maintains records on work activities, inventories and orders materials and supplies; prepares reports on operational and repair activities.
• Analyzes and evaluates maintenance functions; initiates or recommends new or improved practices and procedures.
• Ensures that all equipment is in proper and safe working order; oversees and coordinates preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Work Environment:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. 
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, however limited exposure to higher noise level (within OSHA standards) may occur. 

Education/Experience/Background:

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Some post high school courses in mechanical maintenance a plus.
• Minimum of 3 year of experience in municipal or industrial wastewater treatment operations and maintenance; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of effective process control and operating techniques associated with an activated sludge wastewater treatment facility
• Knowledge of medium and heavy motorized equipment operations used in utility operations and maintenance activities.
• Knowledge of basic equipment maintenance management techniques and applications.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards and precautions pertaining to utilities operations and maintenance procedures.
• Knowledge of operation and maintenance practices and standards pertaining to the operation of wastewater treatment systems.
• Ability to train, encourage, and counsel subordinate employees.
• Ability to develop, organize, and manage records and reports.
• Strong desire to establish and maintain effective working relationships, teams, and work groups with other employees, contractors and the general public.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge and the ability to use computers and applications for the utility profession
• Experience with performing lab analysis and maintenance activities.
• Hand/power tool experience.
• Ability to read technical specs/drawings.
• Detail orientated, ability to troubleshoot and work with vendors.
• Mechanical aptitude.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training:

• Michigan “D” Wastewater Certification or alternate state equivalent with the ability to obtain the Michigan D within 2 years.
• Possession of a valid Michigan driver's license.
• CDL-B or A preferred, or willingness to obtain.

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. 
• The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; climb stairs or ladders; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. 
• The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to distinguish color, close vision and distance vision.

We 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.