Lead Operator III (Wastewater Treatment)

Veolia | North America; Newtown (CT); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 62.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

401(k) plan

Health insurance

Paid time off

Descripción de la vacante

Veolia in North America is seeking a Wastewater Plant Operator in Newtown, CT to operate and monitor the facility and ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

You will perform process control, routine maintenance, coordinate with maintenance staff, and support cleaner operations, including lifting up to 50 lbs and operating heavy equipment as needed. This role is on-site with Veolia's operations team.

Formación

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience.
• Capable of reacting to unplanned events.
• 8+ years of wastewater plant operation experience.

Responsabilidades

• Operate and monitor the main control system.
• Perform wastewater process control and preventive/corrective maintenance.
• Coordinate with maintenance staff on preventive and corrective tasks.
• Perform cleaning and general housekeeping in work areas and equipment.
• Operate additional site equipment if required.
• Adhere to all safety regulations.
• May train others as needed.

Conocimientos

Responsible charge

Educación

Bachelor's Degree in related field or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

Company 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.

Company 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

Responsible for operating the wastewater facility.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities

• Responsible for operating and monitoring main control system.
• Performs Wastewater process control and preventative maintenance/corrective maintenance functions.
• Coordinates and works with maintenance staff on preventive and corrective maintenance functions.
• Performs cleaning and general housekeeping duties in work areas including office, laboratory, cleaning of clarifiers, headworks, centrifuge, and other process equipment as assigned.
• May be required to work in sanitary sewerage collection systems including maintenance of lift stations.
• May be required to operate automotive equipment, including heavy trucks, fork lifts and front end loaders.
• Adheres to all safety regulations.
• May train or assist in the training of OITs and assigned helpers.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background

• Bachelor's Degree in related field/or equivalent work experience.
• 8+ years of experience in the operation and maintenance of a wastewater treatment plant.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Capable of being assigned as responsible charge of the facility with an ability to react to unplanned events.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training

• Grade III or higher Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators Certificate.
• Valid driver's license.
• CDL license.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to perform the following: straight pulling, reaching above the shoulder, pushing, walking, standing, crawling, kneeling, repeated bending and sitting for extended periods of time.
• Ability to distinguish basic colors and various shades.

Additional Information

Pay Range

$40.00 to $45.00 per hour.

Benefits

Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an 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.

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.