Water Treatment Plant Operator

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 the operation, routine servicing and care of a wide variety of specialized equipment and apparatus in a plant/treatment facility including pumps, motors, chemical preparation and feeding; physical, chemical and biological treatment and/or water treatment processes; control equipment and monitoring equipment.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• Maintains records of operations, completes and submits routine and special reports as assigned.
• Inspects all mechanical equipment for proper operation, performs normal lubrication, adjustments, seal packing, minor maintenance and minor repairs as necessary.
• Performs related field and laboratory tests, which are necessary to monitor and control the facilities, and makes necessary adjustments to equipment, processes and chemical feeders, as test results may indicate and as instructed by the Supervisor.
• Operates and assists in repairs to water systems and plants.
• Operates plant(s) as designed to produce safe potable water for consumption ensuring compliance with all applicable New Jersey Administrative Codes, laws, rules, standards and permit requirements.
• Performs daily operational procedures, laboratory and field analyses, and routine calibrations and maintenance in order to maintain optimal treatment process.
• Monitors all charts, gauges and other operating equipment via manual and electronic means such as a SCADA system.
• Performs routine preventative/corrective maintenance.
• Assists in the development, utilization and effectiveness of the preventative maintenance system.
• Completes accurate reporting of all work execution activities.
• Assists in ordering, delivery and inventory of chemicals, lab reagents, materials and supplies.
• Computer and software usage as required by the position.
• Maintains accuracy of shift operating logs, records, time sheets, work orders and other administrative documents.
• Performs operations in accordance with established SOPs and job safety standards.
• Maintains neat and accurate records of operations, completes and submits routine and special reports as assigned.
• This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed. You will be expected to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested by your supervisor.

Education/Experience/Background:

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Must have technical knowledge of, and hands-on experience working in the operation of advanced water treatment plant facilities on the assigned shift.
• Experience performing maintenance and operational tasks of substantial variety and complexity without close technical supervision.
• Experience interfacing with Computer Maintenance Management Systems.
• Strong laboratory and sampling experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, chemical principles.
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety regulations, practices, procedures and water quality monitoring practices.
• Capable of completing written operating procedures, work requests and other documentation completion.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks efficiently.
• Capable of making repairs to chemical feed systems including PVC manifolds, peristaltic hoses, pump rotors, piping and fittings.
• Thorough knowledge of the operating characteristics and maintenance requirements of water treatment plants.
• Knowledge of electrical and electronic systems. 
• Knowledge of hydraulic, chemical and mechanical principles pertinent to water treatment plant operations.
• Thorough knowledge of occupational hazards of the work and the necessary safety precautions. 
• Ability to operate a computer and other electronic devices relative to the operation of the plants, troubleshooting malfunctions and recording data. 
• Ability to detect flaws in the operation of mechanical equipment and to determine proper remedial measures.
• Ability to conduct water quality testing, validations and all other necessary water quality instrumentation use/maintenance. 
• Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions; ability to work in adverse conditions. 
• Skilled in the proper operation and care of a variety of specialized water equipment/materials/tools.
• Ability to prepare/communicate orally and in writing and interact effectively and diplomatically with management and/or bargaining unit employees as well as regulators, consultants, municipal officials, health officers, customers, contractors, and the general public.
• Ability to work with peers as a team player.
• Ability to work alone and without direct supervision.
• Ability to troubleshoot failures of water treatment equipment.
• Ability to read and comprehend drawings, plans and maps.
• Must be able to comprehend both oral and written instructions and to communicate in English, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to report to work on time and perform the duties of the position for an entire shift for the entire workweek and to perform overtime. May be required to work evenings, nights, weekends, holidays and/or standby shifts.
• Must be flexible and enjoy a diversity of responsibilities.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training:

• Must consent to and pass a pre-employment drug screening and physical abilities tests.
• New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection T-2 License, or ability to obtain within one year.
• Ability to learn and be certified in CPR and first aid.

Physical Requirements:

• Climb in and out of vehicles.
• Manipulate both large and small hand tools.
• Ability to constantly bend, squat, kneel, twist, push and pull.
• Ability to lift and carry objects, tools and equipment weighing 50 pounds.
• The employee shall be subject to a pre-employment physical examination with written statement from the physician as to the employee’s ability to meet the physical strength and dexterity requirements of the position as defined on the attached Essential Functions.

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.