Operator I

Veolia Environnement SA; Borger (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid volunteering

Job summary

Veolia North America is hiring an Operator I to operate and maintain sludge, de-watering, processing, disposal and testing equipment in a refinery/industrial facility under supervision.

You will learn to independently operate pumps, centrifuges, valves, mixers and related equipment, collect samples, log readings, and participate in preventive maintenance while supporting a safety‑conscious, collaborative team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Willingness to learn and operate refinery/industrial equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to follow safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Learn and independently operate assigned machines to meet targets.
• Operate pumps, centrifuges, valves, mixers, conveyors and related equipment.
• Work in a team and take on new responsibilities.
• Maintain clean work area, collect samples, log readings, perform rounds, assist in maintenance.

Skills

Learning ability

Teamwork

Sampling/testing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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:

The Operator I operate(s) and maintain(s) sludge, de-watering treatment, processing, disposal and testing equipment in refinery/industrial facility to meet customer specifications under direct supervision.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• Must consistently demonstrate the ability to learn and independently operate assigned machines and equipment meeting or exceeding processing and quality targets.
• Must demonstrate ability to learn and independently operate equipment such as pumps, centrifuges, valves, mixers, conveyors, blowers, dryers, chemical feed, odor control, disinfection equipment, sludge processing filters, measuring/control devices, testing equipment and material handling equipment.
• Must demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.
• Under Supervision perform the following:
  • Keep the work area neat and clean.
  • Collect liquid and solid samples and perform routine sampling testing.
  • Log and Record process readings.
  • Perform unit rounds.
  • Assist in facility equipment preventative maintenance.
  • Assist in general maintenance of facility equipment.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background:

• High School Diploma or GED.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Employees with no prior, specific experience related to those skills and who hired into the company will start employment in the position of Operator I. These employees will advance in progression as they acquire new skills and demonstrate competency of the skills in accordance with this program. Employees may test for competency of Operator II no sooner than thirty (30) days following their most recent competency demonstration. However, successful competency of the operator skills training required for Operator II must be completed to achieve the next level.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training:

• 40 Hour HAZWOPER
• Hazard Recognition
• PSM Training
• Industrial Basic Plus
• Veolia Annual Safety Modules
• Veolia Monthly Safety
• Standard Operating Procedures
• Facility Safety Plans/Programs
• MSA/JSA Training
• Lubricants & Lubrication (TPC)
• Bearings (TPC)
• Pumps (TPC)
• Piping Systems (TPC)

Additional Information

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.