Industrial Water Treatment Operator I

Veolia; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Veolia in North America seeks an Operator I to operate and maintain sludge and wastewater treatment equipment in a refinery/industrial setting, ensuring purified water meets customer specs. The role requires basic mechanical aptitude, teamwork, and the ability to learn and operate a range of pumps, centrifuges, valves and monitoring devices.

The position emphasizes on-site, hands-on work with potential for on-call duties and adherence to safety and quality standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Experience in a related position and environment preferred.
• Ability to use computer programs for process control.
• Must be willing to work in a team and take on additional responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain sludge, dewatering treatment, processing, disposal and testing equipment in refinery/industrial facility to purify water.
• Learn and independently operate equipment such as pumps, engines, centrifuge, conveyors and measuring devices to meet targets.
• Support team and be available for on-call emergency rotation if required.

Skills

Teamwork

English literacy

Process control software

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Process control software

Job description

Veolia in North America seeks an Operator I to operate and maintain sludge and wastewater treatment equipment in a refinery/industrial setting, ensuring purified water meets customer specs. The role requires basic mechanical aptitude, teamwork, and the ability to learn and operate a range of pumps, centrifuges, valves and monitoring devices.

The position emphasizes on-site, hands-on work with potential for on-call duties and adherence to safety and quality standards in a fast-paced environment.