Operator I

Veolia; Westlake (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Veolia in North America seeks an Operator I to operate and maintain water treatment and associated processing equipment at an industrial facility in Louisiana. The role focuses on meeting customer specifications and safety targets while learning to handle pumps, centrifuges, conveyors and testing devices.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, basic computer-use skills, and willingness to work in a team.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write and comprehend English and perform basic math.
• Willingness to work in a team and take on additional responsibilities.
• Must be able to pass drug test and background check; TWIC card preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain sludge, dewatering treatment, processing, disposal and testing equipment.
• Learn to operate pumps, engines, filters and testing devices to meet specifications.
• Work in a team environment and adapt to new responsibilities.
• Be available for rotational 24-hour emergency on-call if required.

Skills

English literacy

Team collaboration

On-call readiness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Skid Steer Loader

Yard Mule

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 Operator I operates and maintains sludge, dewatering treatment, processing, disposal and testing equipment
in refinery/industrial facility to purify water to meet customer specifications.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• Some experience in a related position and environment preferred.
• 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, engines, centrifuge, generators, valves, gates, mixers, conveyors, blowers, dryers, chemical feed, odor control, disinfection equipment, sludge processing filters, belt presses and 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.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background:

• High School diploma or GED
• Some experience in a related position and environment preferred.
• Must demonstrate a working ability to use computer programs for process control
• Some experience in a related position and environment preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• 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 be able to serve rotational 24 hour emergency on-call if required by site.
• Must be able to operate a Skid Steer Loader and a Yard Mule to move trailers.

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 have TWIC Card

Additional Information

• Paid time off policies
• Health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more
• 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.