Lead Wastewater Operator

4 weeks ago

Winter Springs, United States Veolia Full time

**Company Description** About Veolia North America**

**Job Description** 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**:
Operates and maintains water/wastewater treatment, processing, disposal and testing equipment in water/wastewater treatment facility to purify water to meet permit and operational requirements. Is fully qualified to perform the most complex functions and may lead the work of others. Serves as Primary Operator with responsibility for State reporting and compliance.

**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.
- Troubleshoots and diagnoses operational problems and takes corrective action per procedure.
- Verifies and reports suspected malfunctions and variances to supervisor.
- Performs routine and preventative maintenance and maintenance related items as assigned.
- 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 lab tests applicable to permit testing and related reports per procedure.
- Performs instrument calibration for portable meters including, but not limited to, dissolved oxygen, pH, H2S, percent oxygen, lower explosive limit.
- 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.
- Assigns, monitors & reviews accuracy of work, no authority for personnel actions, work time is spent performing many of the same duties of those in group.
- Models and teaches compliance with all work practices, policies and procedures.
- Must follow established operational, process control, safety and emergency response procedures. Must adhere to specifications and production schedule.
- May recommend or adapt procedures, techniques, tools, materials and/or equipment to meet special needs. Is expected to suggest process improvements.
- Frequent contact with plant operators and other personnel in order to understand issues.
- Frequent contact with less experienced maintenance personnel, training, coaching.
- Frequent contact with equipment suppliers to obtain operations and maintenance instructions.
- _ Specific activities (intermittent, on an occasional basis, etc.)_: Assists in other areas of plant as needed. May assist with orienting or training new or less experienced Operators.

**Work Environment**:

- Spends 100% of the 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.

**Qualifications** Education/Experience/Background**:

- High School education or equivalent with the ability to read, write and comprehend English (operational, process, safety and quality instructions).
- Associate degree in a science or technical area strongly preferred.
- Must have the ability to perform basic math equations.
- Over five years of experience in a related position and environment with knowledge of the methods, techniques, and practices of water/wastewater treatment.

**Knowledge/Skills/Abilities**:

- Must demonstrate proficiency in the care and use of all site specific, facility required PPE (Personal Protection Equipment), including respirators, gas detectors, confined space equip

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