OAM Tech III Lead

About Veolia North America

We are a leading provider of water, waste, and energy management services in North America. Our team is dedicated to helping commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education, and municipality customers throughout the continent.

Job Description

The OAM Tech III Lead will participate as a member of a team operating and maintaining a municipal class-3, 8-MGD conventional filtration surface water treatment plant with UV. The plant produces 24/7, and the work schedule is Day shift with on-call.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate equipment manually and through instrument panels and computer terminals.
• Perform field tests (chemical and physical) to pace chemical dosages for process control units or alter unit processes.
• Monitor and observe operating conditions, record observations and data, and diagnose basic operational problems and take corrective action.
• Follow process control procedures for assigned areas, verify and report suspected malfunctions and variances to Manager.
• Prepare chemical solutions and monitor process chemical supplies, recommending reorder.
• Sample water and solids according to schedule.
• Perform routine lab tests and routine instrument calibrations.
• Perform minor maintenance, including routine preventive and corrective maintenance, lubrication, and minor adjustments, and perform basic troubleshooting of equipment, recommending solutions and, where appropriate, filling out work orders.
• Operate vehicles for plant operational use.
• Perform cleanup and housekeeping tasks for work area, tools, equipment, facilities, and grounds, ensuring work is performed in a safe and professional manner by following established safety, operating, and emergency response procedures.

Work Environment

• Typically spends 75% of time in operations environment and 25% of time in office 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 dust, fumes, toxic and caustic chemicals, rotating machinery, high pressure, hot or cold work temperatures, slippery surfaces, water, and electrical hazards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Experience within a water treatment environment with knowledge of the methods, techniques, principles, and practices of water treatment are preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ingenuity and initiative are required to coordinate problem resolution, resolve conflicting priorities, and meet assignment deadlines within a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to diagnose problems and manage remedial action.
• Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills to interface with all levels of personnel.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare accurate, effective, and easily understood written communications and reports.
• Seeking strong PC skills with proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet management.
• Proficiency in the care and use of all site-specific, facility-required PPE (Personal Protection Equipment).
• Demonstrated commitment to compliance with applicable laws and regulations, the Company's Code of Business Conduct, and other Company policies and procedures.
• Must be able to respond to 24-hour emergency on-call if required by site.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training

• Water Environment Tech AA or coursework in science or engineering is desired.
• Certification as a water operator is preferred.
• Valid driver's license and safe driving record.
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and criminal background check.

Physical Requirements

• Amount of time spent: Standing 25%, Sitting 25%, Walking 50%.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch and enter confined spaces.
• May be required to use ladders or stairs.
• The employee must lift and/or move up to 50 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.

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.