Plant Operator

Veolia | North America; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,231,000 - 88,828,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training programs

Career progression

Pension

Job summary

Veolia North America is seeking a Process & Plant Operator to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient plant operation and maintenance. You will perform process control, laboratory testing, and basic maintenance as part of a collaborative team.

Responsibilities include monitoring SCADA systems, operating pumps and equipment, and maintaining logs while adhering to safety and environmental standards. A post-secondary education and relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum post-secondary education required.
• Minimum 2-5 years related experience.
• Associate's degree in science/technical field preferred.
• Heavy Equipment Operator certification an asset.
• Experience with anaerobic digestion highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control facility operations through SCADA systems, instrument panels, and PLCs.
• Operate and monitor pumps, engines, valves, and other equipment.
• Perform laboratory testing for process control (TS, TSS, pH).
• Monitor and adjust chemical dosages and process parameters.
• Sample wastewater, sludge, and gases as scheduled.
• Maintain detailed operational logs and records.
• Perform preventive maintenance and assist technicians with complex tasks.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental procedures.
• Practice proper housekeeping and waste disposal.
• Diagnose operational issues and implement corrective actions.

Skills

SCADA experience

Laboratory testing

Problem solving

Communication

Team oriented

Basic math

Driver's license

Education

Associate's degree in science/technical field

Post-secondary education

Tools

Forklift certification

Heavy Equipment Operator certification

Job description

Company Description

A subsidiary of Veolia group, Veolia North America (VNA) is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country's largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It 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 more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent.

www.veolianorthamerica.com

Job Description

The Process & Plant Operator is responsible for the safe, compliant, and efficient operation and maintenance of the facility. This position performs activities required to operate and maintain the plant as part of a team, including process control, laboratory testing, equipment operation, and basic maintenance duties.

Main Responsibilities

• Monitor and control facility operations through SCADA systems, instrument panels, and programmable logic control units
• Operate and monitor automatic and semi-automatic equipment including pumps, engines, generators, valves, gates, mixers, conveyors, blowers, centrifuges, and chemical feed systems
• Perform laboratory testing (chemical, physical, biological) for process control, including TS, TSS, pH, and other typical wastewater/anaerobic digestion tests
• Monitor and adjust chemical dosages and process parameters
• Sample wastewater, sludge, and gases according to schedule
• Maintain detailed operational logs and records
• Perform preventive maintenance, basic repairs, and support maintenance technicians with complex tasks
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental procedures
• Practice proper housekeeping and waste disposal
• Diagnose operational issues and implement corrective actions
• Support team objectives and perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum post-secondary education required
• Minimum 2-5 years related experience
• Associate's degree in science/technical field preferred
• Heavy Equipment Operator certification an asset
• Experience with anaerobic digestion highly regarded

Required Skills

• Strong understanding of wastewater treatment processes, Anaerobic Digestion processes and laboratory procedures
• Proficient computer skills (SCADA, email, data analysis)
• Valid driver's license with clean record
• Forklift certification preferred
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Basic mathematical skillsDetail-oriented with ability to follow procedures
• Team-oriented with strong work ethic

Work Environment

• Fast-paced, physical environment
• Exposure to dust and process odors
• Must provide own transportation

Schedule

• Monday-Sunday rotation 4 days on 2 days off
• Temporary full-time contract position to provide paternity leave coverage
• Rotating shifts: 5:00 AM-2:30 PM & 2 PM-11:30 PM
• Overtime availability

Compensation

• $28-$31 per hour

Why join our Resourcers team? Come and Resource the World with us!

• Acting today to create tomorrow's world;
• A company in constant growth;
• A multitude of large-scale projects where you can put your talent to good use;
• Challenges to suit you and the absence of routine;
• The opportunity to develop your career according to your professional goals;
• internal and external training and coaching programs;
• Competitive compensation, pension and benefits;
• multidisciplinary work teams and an OHS-oriented work environment.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Candidates must be immediately eligible to work legally in Canada; the employer will not sponsor candidates for a work permit or any other Canadian work authorization for this opportunity.

Veolia North America is committed to equal opportunity employment and advancement for all employees and potential employees, and to a work environment free from discrimination and harassment.