Full Time Traveling Water Operator

Veolia; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in ecological transformation is seeking a Water Operator to operate and maintain equipment for water purification. This role demands a high school diploma, experience with centrifuges, and teamwork capabilities. The position requires consistent travel to various sites and an ability to handle emergency on-call duties. Comprehensive benefits include health insurance and participation in a 401(k) plan.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Some experience in a related position preferred.
• Working ability to use computer programs for process control.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain sludge treatment and testing equipment.
• Manage equipment meeting or exceeding processing and quality targets.
• Demonstrate ability to operate assigned machines independently.

Skills

Teamwork

Mathematical calculations

Process control

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Centrifuge

Job description

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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 facilities 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, 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
• 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, health, dental, and vision insurance. Employees are also entitled to participate in an employer-sponsored 401(k) plan. Pay and benefits for union-represented employees are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

Veolia North America (VNA), a subsidiary of Veolia, offers water, waste, and energy management services across North America, with headquarters in Boston, MA. VNA employs over 10,000 staff at more than 350 locations. www.veolianorthamerica.com

Veolia is committed to diversity and equal opportunity employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing