Lead Operator

Veolia Environnement SA; Westlake (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Employer 401(k) plan

Job summary

Veolia North America seeks a skilled Operator to run and maintain water/wastewater treatment facilities, ensuring permit compliance and optimal performance. You will monitor equipment, calibrate instruments, and perform routine and preventive maintenance while adhering to safety policies.

The role requires experience in process control, lab testing, and on-call responsibilities to support 24-hour plant operations.

Qualifications

• High School reading, writing and comprehension of English.
• Associate’s degree in science or technical area preferred.
• 5+ years in water/wastewater treatment or related environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain water/wastewater treatment equipment.
• Monitor control panels and adjust valves to regulate flow.
• Perform field and lab tests for permit compliance and process control.
• Maintain shift logs and document observations.
• Ensure safety, PPE compliance and housekeeping.

Education

Associate’s degree in science or technical area

Tools

SCADA systems

Portable meters

Dissolved oxygen meters

PLC/Instrumentation

Job description

Veolia in North America 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. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.

Job Description

Position Purpose:

Operates and maintains water/wastewater treatment, processing, disposal and testing equipment in
water/wastewater treatment facility to purify water to meet permit and operational requirements. Is fully qualified
to perform the most complex functions and may lead the work of others. Serves as Primary Operator with
responsibility for State reporting and compliance.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• Tends automatic and semi-automatic machines and related equipment including pumps, engines, generators, valves, gates, mixers, conveyors, blowers, chemical feed and odor control and vacuum filters used to decontaminate waste water by settling, aeration and sludge digestion.
• Monitors control panels and adjusts valves and gates manually or by remote control to regulate flow.
• Monitors flow meters, gauges, flow ratios, pressures and related controls through instrument panels, computer terminals and programmable logic control units in assigned area.
• Monitors and records operating conditions observations and data in area shift log.
• Ensures conformance to process specifications. Troubleshoots and diagnoses operational problems and takes corrective action per procedure. Verifies and reports suspected malfunctions and variances to supervisor. Performs routine and preventative maintenance and maintenance related items as assigned.
• Performs field tests (chemical, physical and biological) in order to pace chemical dosages for process and odor control units or alter unit processes.
• Samples wastewater, sludge and gases (odor control, digester, etc.) according to schedule.
• Prepares chemical solutions and services automatic samplers.
• Monitors process chemical supplies and recommends reorder.
• Performs lab tests applicable to permit testing and related reports per procedure.
• Performs instrument calibration for portable meters including, but not limited to, dissolved oxygen, pH, H2S, percent oxygen, lower explosive limit.
• Performs manual labor including filling and emptying of machine bins and cleaning equipment, facilities and grounds as required.
• Performs minor maintenance including, but not limited to, routine preventive maintenance, lubrication and minor adjustments.
• Operates vehicles for plant operational purposes.
• Practices good housekeeping in assigned area and properly disposes of waste according to safety and environmental policies.
• Assigns, monitors & reviews accuracy of work, no authority for personnel actions, work time is spent performing many of the same duties of those in group.
• Models and teaches compliance with all work practices, policies and procedures.
• Must follow established operational, process control, safety and emergency response procedures. Must adhere to specifications and production schedule.
• May recommend or adapt procedures, techniques, tools, materials and/or equipment to meet special needs. Is expected to suggest process improvements.
• Frequent contact with plant operators and other personnel in order to understand issues.
• Frequent contact with less experienced maintenance personnel, training, coaching.
• Frequent contact with equipment suppliers to obtain operations and maintenance instructions.
• Assists in other areas of plant as needed. May assist with orienting or training new or less experienced Operators.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background:

• High School education or equivalent with the ability to read, write and comprehend English
  (operational, process, safety and quality instructions).
• Associate’s degree in a science or technical area strongly preferred.
• Over five years experience in a related position and environment with knowledge of the methods, techniques, and practices of water/wastewater treatment.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Must have the ability to perform basic math equations.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in the care and use of all site specific, facility required PPE (Personal Protection Equipment), including respirators, gas detectors, confined space equipment, etc.)
• Must consistently demonstrate the ability to operate all machines and equipment meeting or exceeding processing and quality targets under general supervision.
• Must demonstrate ability to efficiently operate all equipment in the facility which may include 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 have the ability to diagnose process problems regardless of complexity, troubleshoot equipment and take corrective action within policy and procedure limits.
• Must demonstrate a working ability to use computer programs for process control.
• 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.
• Must be able to operate a Skid Steer Loader and a Yard Mule to move trailers

Required Certification/Licenses/Training:

• Typically holds a Minimum or a Grade 3T water Cert /wastewater treatment Grade 6C
  certificate. (Requires minimum water/wastewater license as required by regulatory agencies
  at site).
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.
• Must have TWIC Card

Additional Information

Benefits:

• paid time off policies
• health
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• savings accounts
• tuition reimbursement
• paid volunteering
• employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement

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.

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