Plant Operator Veolia NA

Veolia Water Milwaukee LLC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental company is seeking a Process & Plant Operator in Toronto. The role involves operating and maintaining plant equipment, performing laboratory tests, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have a strong understanding of wastewater treatment processes and relevant experience. This permanent full-time position offers competitive wages and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical/dental benefits

Competitive wages

Permanent full-time position

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-5 years related experience.
• Heavy Equipment Operator certification an asset.
• Experience with anaerobic digestion highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control facility operations through SCADA systems.
• Perform laboratory testing for process control.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and basic repairs.

Skills

Wastewater treatment processes

Anaerobic Digestion processes

Problem-solving

Analytical abilities

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Team-oriented

Education

Minimum post-secondary education

Associate’s degree in science/technical field

Tools

SCADA

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

Education & Experience:

• 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 skills
• Detail-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-Friday
• Rotating shifts: 6:00 AM-2:30 PM & 2:30 PM-10:30 PM
• Overtime availability

Benefits:

• Permanent full-time position
• Comprehensive medical/dental benefits
• Competitive wages

Additional Information

Why join our team of researchers? Come and rejuvenate the world with us!

• Acting today to create the world of tomorrow;
• A company in constant growth;
• A multitude of large-scale projects where you can put your talent to good use;
• A multitude of large-scale projects where you can make the most of your talent; Challenges adapted to your needs and the absence of routine;
• The possibility of developing your career according to your professional objectives;
• Internal and external training and coaching programs;
• A very competitive compensation, pension and benefits package;
• Multi-disciplinary work teams and a health and safety oriented work environment.

We thank all applicants for applying, but only those selected will be contacted.

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.

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.