Full Time Traveling Water Operator

Veolia; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Veolia is seeking a Water Operator to operate and maintain water treatment equipment in various refinery and industrial facilities. This position requires travel and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and 401(k) participation. Candidates should have a high school diploma and some experience in a relevant environment, with the ability to read, write, and comprehend English. Teamwork and independence in operating machinery are essential.

Benefits

Paid time off policies

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Some experience in a related position preferred.
• Valid driver's license and a safe driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain sludge, dewatering treatment, processing and testing equipment.
• Travel to various sites consistently.
• Work as part of a team and assume additional responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Ability to read and comprehend English

Basic mathematical calculations

Teamwork

Ability to learn and operate machinery

Experience working with a centrifuge

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Company Description

Veolia Group aims to be the benchmark company for ecological transformation. With nearly 220,000 employees worldwide, the Group designs and provides game-changing solutions that are both useful and practical for water, waste and energy management. Through its three complementary business activities, Veolia helps to develop access to resources, preserve available resources and replenish them. In 2021, the Veolia group provided 79 million inhabitants with drinking water and 61 million with sanitation, produced nearly 48 million megawatt hours and recovered 48 million tonnes of waste. Veolia Environnement (Paris Euronext: VIE) achieved consolidated revenue of 28,508 billion euros in 2021. www.veolia.com

Job Description

POSITION PURPOSE

The Water Operator operates and maintains sludge, dewatering treatment, processing, disposal and testing equipment in refinery/industrial facility to purify water to meet customer specifications.

This position does not have a home base and requires consistent travel to various sites.

PRIMARY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

• Some experience in a related position and environment preferred.
• Must consistently demonstrate the ability to learn and independently operate assigned machines and equipment meeting or exceeding processing and quality targets.
• Must demonstrate ability to learn and independently operate equipment such as pumps, engines, centrifuge, generators, valves, gates, mixers, conveyors, blowers, dryers, chemical feed, odor control, disinfection equipment, sludge processing filters, belt presses and measuring/control devices, testing equipment and material handling equipment.
• Must demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.

Qualifications

Education / Experience / Background

• High School diploma or GED
• Some experience in a related position and environment preferred.
• Must demonstrate a working ability to use computer programs for process control
• Some experience in a related position and environment preferred.
• Must have experience working with a centrifuge.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Must have the ability to read, write and comprehend English (operational, process, safety and quality instructions). Must have the ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Must demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.
• Must be able to serve rotational 24 hour emergency on-call if required by site.

Required Certification / Licenses / Training

• Must possess a valid driver's license and a safe driving record.
• Must be able to pass a drug test and a criminal background check.

Additional Information

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.

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 more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent. www.veolianorthamerica.com As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination. 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.