Operator I

Veolia; Newburgh (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid volunteering

Job summary

Veolia is seeking an Operator I to manage multiple unit processes in an industrial facility, including wastewater treatment, boilers, filtration, and related support equipment. You will perform routine operations, monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement improvements under safety policies.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and 2–4 years of related experience; hands-on mechanical, electrical, and PLC skills are highly valued.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2-4 years of related industrial operations, mechanical maintenance, electrical/instrumentation or PLC experience.
• Candidates with strong hands-on mechanical, electrical, and programming skills encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Operates equipment manually and via instrumentation, monitors conditions, records data, and diagnoses basic issues.
• Adheres to safety practices; manages chemical deliveries, sampling, testing, and waste handling as required.
• Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on plant equipment and supports process control improvements.

Skills

Industrial operations

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical/Instrumentation

PLC programming

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Vocational trade training

Tools

CMMS software

Process control instrumentation

PLC hardware

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:

In a team environment with multi-craft skillsets the Operator I is responsible for understanding the physical and chemical functions of treatment processes and applying their particular experience and skills to perform routine operational activities, evaluate process performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement changes to improve process conditions as needed. This position is responsible for multiple unit processes in an Industrial facility to achieve and satisfy the necessary operational requirements. This position performs full operations of industrial utility services including but not limited to waste water treatment, steam boilers, high temperature hot water boilers, water filtration, and all associated support equipment. Performs predictive and corrective maintenance of all process equipment contributing in one or more skilled areas such as pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, instrumentation, PLC logic, and mechanical maintenance.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• Operates equipment manually and through instrumentation panels, computer terminals and programmable logic control units following process control procedures. Monitors and observes operating conditions, records observations and data in shift log. Diagnoses basic operational problems and takes corrective action per procedure.
• Adhere to safety practices and procedures while conducting operational functions including but not limited to:
  • Chemical deliveries
  • Chemical process applications
  • Solids handling
  • Hazardous waste generation
  • Housekeeping activities
  • Sample collection
  • Routine laboratory testing
  • Inventory management
  • Maintenance activities on pipes, pumps, valves, motors, mixers, tanks, etc.
  • Electrical instrumentation calibration checks and maintenance
• Practices good housekeeping in assigned areas and properly disposes of waste according to safety and environmental policies.
• Performs manual labor including cleaning equipment, facilities and grounds as required.
• Operates vehicles, mobile equipment and material handling equipment for operational and maintenance purposes.
• Perform precision alignments, systematic lubrication, fluid changes, and the replacement of critical mechanical components.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures and execute necessary technical repairs to ensure operational continuity.
• Execute detailed inspections of system components to evaluate process performance and integrity.
• Coordinate contractor activities while ensuring process operations are maintained.
• Calibrate, maintain, and apply lab and field equipment and instrumentation, including pH meters, specific ion meters, analytical balances, furnaces, ovens, pipettes, titrators, and automatic samplers.
• Collects water, wastewater, industrial waste, groundwater, sludge, residuals and/or gas samples according to schedule. Performs field tests (chemical, physical and biological) in order to pace chemical dosages for process and odor control units. Prepares chemical solutions, monitors supplies and recommends reorder.
• Inspect flow meters, gauges, flow ratios, pressures and related controls on instrument panels, computer terminals and programmable logic control units and diagnoses basic operational problems. Takes corrective action per procedure in the assigned area. Verifies and reports suspected malfunctions and variances to the supervisor.
• Monitors process bulk chemical supplies and recommends reorder.
• Must demonstrate ability to learn and independently operate equipment.
• Learn and support operations for the areas of his/her responsibility.
• Control and create documents within the Utilities departments, and maintain the department.
• Record and respond to client concerns related to the Utility department and inform management.
• Prepare, review, and modify procedures related to the Utilities department.
• Report the department’s performance status, and quality improvements to the Operations and Maintenance Manager.
• Must demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.

Work Environment:

• Spends 75% in an operations environment and 25% in an office setting.
• May be exposed to possible operations hazards including fumes, toxic and caustic chemicals, heavy machinery, high pressure, hot or cold work environment temperatures, slippery surfaces, water hazards and electrical equipment.
• Shifts are 12 hours on a rotating schedule between days and nights with a 4-on-4-off structure. Opportunities for day shift schedules are available.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background:

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Skilled vocational trade training and/or 2-4 years on the job equivalent training in related industrial operations, mechanical maintenance, electrical/instrumentation or PLC experience in a utilities environment with knowledge of methods, principles and practices of operating, maintaining and repairing utility equipment, instrumentation and associated systems.
• Candidates with strong hands-on mechanical, electrical, and programming skills and experience are highly valued and encouraged to apply, regardless of formal degrees or certifications.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Proven ability to execute both preventive and corrective maintenance protocols across facility systems.
• Must demonstrate proficiency with computer programs for process control, Computer Maintenance Management System and laboratory / industrial pretreatment QA/QC.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in the care and use of all site specific, facility required PPE (Personal Protection Equipment), including respirators, gas detectors, confined space equipment, etc.
• Technical proficiency in replacing mechanical seals, bearings, oil seals, gaskets, and other critical components.
• Experience performing maintenance and technical repairs on various hydraulic systems, including centrifugal, dosing, and submersible pumps.
• Skilled in the upkeep and repair of mechanical agitators and associated industrial machinery.
• Demonstrated capability in interpreting technical drawings, including exploded views and assembly diagrams.
• Must possess the knowledge necessary to perform precision adjustments for optimal equipment alignment.
• Must demonstrate a working ability to use computer programs for process control.
• Must have the ability to read, write and comprehend English (operational, process, safety and quality instructions).
• Must have the ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Must demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of current and pending utilities standards, regulations and federal, state and local laws and codes.
• Must be able to serve rotational 24-hour emergency on-call if required by site.
• Must be able to respond to emergency calls as needed and work extended hours to accommodate site needs.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training:

• Must possess a valid driver's license and a safe driving record.
• Must be able to pass a drug test and a criminal background check.
• Must hold or be working toward the highest level /Certification and highest-level license as required by site.

Additional Information

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.