Metershop Intern

Veolia; Jersey City (NJ); Presencial; USD 24.000 - 34.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Pay rate: $21/hour

Medical insurance after 60 days (temp)

11 holidays observed

Temporary employee status

Descripción de la vacante

Veolia North America is seeking an Operations and Engineering Intern to work with our project team and learn daily operation and maintenance of a water/wastewater treatment facility. You will gain hands-on experience in the Transmission & Distribution department, assisting with laboratory, maintenance, and field activities while observing seasoned engineers.

This temporary internship emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and a strong work ethic, with learning opportunities across multiple functions

Formación

• Strong communication skills, including written, verbal, listening, presentation and facilitation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships.
• Strong ability to follow instructions accurately.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Willingness to work under the guidance of an experienced FTE.
• Reliable and punctual attendance.

Responsabilidades

• Assist in daily operation and maintenance of a water/wastewater treatment facility under supervision.
• Gain exposure to Transmission & Distribution department processes and procedures.
• Participate in laboratory, technical, maintenance, and groundskeeping tasks at the facility.
• Assist Regional Engineer with planning, development and execution of construction projects.
• Collaborate with experienced operations leaders to learn different functional contributions to plant success.
• Demonstrate attention to detail, teamwork, and a strong work ethic.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Follow instructions

Time management

Willingness to learn

Reliability & punctuality

Educación

High School Diploma/GED

Rising seniors

Descripción del empleo

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:

Our Operations and Engineering Intern will work closely with our skilled Staff at their project to learn and understand what is involved with the daily operation and maintenance of a water/wastewater treatment facility. This internship serves as an introduction to the water/wastewater industry and explores potential career pathways in operations, engineering, and facility management. You will become part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to serving our community and protecting our environment.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• This internship position will provide hands-on experience in a water/wastewater environment and will involve working under the guidance of an experienced full-time employee (FTE).
• This internship is focused on our Transmission & Distribution Department, where you will gain hands-on learning and exposure to the fundamental business processes and procedures essential to that department's operations.
• This position involves laboratory, technical, maintenance, and groundskeeping work in the operation of a wastewater treatment facility. This position will also work with the Regional Engineer to discover the planning, development and execution of construction projects at a water/wastewater facility. This position also provides exposure to experienced operations leaders who will teach and provide knowledge about their specialized areas, broadening your understanding of how different functions contribute to overall facility success.
• Candidates with a keen eye for detail, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team are encouraged to apply.
• Ability to work in a wastewater environment.
• Environments vary by internship function from office to field to plant.
• Our aim is to provide tangible industry job experience to each intern.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background:

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Rising seniors.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Strong communication skills, including written, verbal, listening, presentation and facilitation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships.
• Strong ability to follow instructions accurately.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Willingness to work under the guidance of an experienced FTE.
• Reliable and punctual attendance.

Physical Requirements:

• Capability to lift objects weighing approximately 30-35 lbs.

Additional Information

Pay Rate:$21.00 per hour.

Benefits: Interns are considered temporary employees. Medical and basic life insurance coverage is available to temporary employees scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week immediately following 60 days of service. Employees must elect or waive medical coverage within 45 days of their eligibility date. Veolia observes 11 holidays.

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.