Metershop Intern

Veolia NA; Jersey City (NJ); Sur place; USD 24 000 - 34 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical insurance after 60 days

11 holidays

Résumé du poste

Veolia NA in New Jersey is offering an Operations and Engineering Internship at a wastewater treatment facility. You will work closely with experienced staff to learn daily operations, maintenance, and project planning within the Transmission & Distribution group.

The internship emphasizes hands-on lab, technical, and groundskeeping tasks, with exposure to senior engineers and operational leaders. Applicants should be rising seniors with a high school diploma or GED and may be eligible for

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Rising seniors are eligible.
• Tech schools accepted for consideration.

Responsabilités

• Work under the guidance of an experienced full-time employee (FTE) to learn daily operation and maintenance of a wastewater treatment facility.
• Gain hands-on learning in the Transmission & Distribution Department and understand core business processes and procedures.
• Assist with laboratory, technical, maintenance, and groundskeeping tasks at the facility and assist in planning and execution of projects with the Regional Engineer.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Collaborative relationships

Following instructions

Organization

Willingness to learn

Punctuality

Formation

High School Diploma/GED

Rising seniors

Tech Schools

Description du poste

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:

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.

Work Environment

• 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.
• Tech Schools.

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.