O&M Technician Aqueduct

Water Otter Job Board; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Veolia North America is seeking a Field Technician to optimize water production and monitor water quality across distribution and treatment facilities. The role involves field inspections, calibration, and maintaining equipment to ensure regulatory compliance.

You will work with SCADA systems, perform maintenance on pumps, tanks, and chemical dosing, and participate in safety programs while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• 3–5 years of related water treatment experience preferred.
• Ability to operate SCADA and related systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform sampling per NJDEP requirements to monitor water quality.
• Calibrate and verify lab and process equipment.
• Optimize day-to-day plant operations and SCADA controls.
• Monitor distribution and treatment systems including pumps and tanks.
• Establish proper chemical dosing and inventory at facilities.
• Respond to emergencies and participate in safety procedures.

Skills

SCADA operations

Water treatment knowledge

Mechanical maintenance

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Lab/Process equipment

Job description

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:

The incumbent will be accountable for optimizing water production and water quality while conducting operational and field inspection duties related to water production facilities and equipment.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities

• Perform all aspects of sample collecting per NJDEP requirements to monitor water quality in the distribution system and at treatment plant (BAC-T, THM, VOC, CL2, L&C, TOC, etc.…)
• Perform Calibration and Verification on all lab and Process equipment.
• Optimizes day-to-day plant operations including operability and plant process control (SCADA).
• Monitor water production operations, storage and treatment systems including booster pumps, storage tanks, emergency interconnections stations and related facilities, chemical application equipment, water main chlorination and de-chlorination.
• Establishing the proper chemical dosing and inventory at all facility (treatment plant).
• Investigate complaints regarding water quality and system pressure and notify on-call personnel when appropriate.
• Perform maintenance, and repair of all equipment at the water treatment plant and distribution system (such as cleaning tanks and filter beds, using backwashing (reverse flow of water), Repair and lubricate machines and equipment, using hand tools and power tools).
• Recommend solutions to operational and technical problems.
• Adhere to all regulatory requirements (sampling, water quality monitoring and reporting, operator certification, audits, inspections …)
• Determine need and feasibility of major repairs on individual pieces of equipment; consults with user departments to recommend repair or replacement of equipment.
• Maintain/Update all reporting databases for Production Department.
• Maintains all plant system equipment.
• Follow standard operating procedures and best practices to ensure compliance.
• Transfer chemicals from one building to another as needed.
• Conduct safety monitoring at the facility (treatment plant).
• Prepare reports as required.
• Operate and perform maintenance and repair on Belt Press.
• Must be able to respond to emergency calls and work extended hours as needed (the incumbent must be member of the Rahway Emergency Response Team and emergency callout rotation).
• Optimizes day-to-day plant operations including operability and plant process control (SCADA).
• Monitor water production operations, storage and treatment systems including booster pumps, storage tanks, emergency interconnections stations and related facilities, chemical application equipment, water main chlorination and de-chlorination.
• Establishing the proper chemical dosing and inventory at all facility (treatment plant).
• Respond to and investigate complaints regarding water quality and system pressure.
• Perform maintenance, and repair of all equipment at the water treatment plant and distribution system (such as Cleaning tanks and filter beds, using backwashing (reverse flow of water), Repair and lubricate machines and equipment, using hand tools and power tools).
• Recommend solutions to operational and technical problems.
• Perform distribution system duties as needed.
• Participate in continuous improvement program.
• Participate on cross-functional teams.
• Perform distribution related activities as required.
• Comply with all organization safety procedures.
• Safety and housekeeping.
• Perform other projects/tasks/duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background:

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• 3 to 5 years of related experience in water treatment preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to learn to operate specialized computer systems and equipment relative to water monitoring and control (SCADA).
• A general knowledge of water treatment and mechanical maintenance is desirable.
• Basic knowledge of chemistry, biology and mathematics.
• Mechanical aptitude and mathematical skills are required.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively interact with people at all levels, both internally and externally.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training

• The incumbent must be in possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Additionally, the incumbent must obtain the NJ DEP Water T-1, within two years of employment.

Physical Requirements

• Must possess both the skills and physical ability to perform routine maintenance procedures for pumps, motors and control equipment.
• Must have physical strength and health to physically move and carry fifty (50) pounds.

Additional Information

Pay Rate:

$32.73 per hour.

Benefits:

• Our employees are covered by comprehensive benefits packages including paid time off policies; health, dental, vision, and life insurance; retirement plans, savings accounts; tuition reimbursement; paid volunteering and more.

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.