Regional Water Operations & Training Technician

Veoliaenvironnementsa; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Veolia in California seeks an Operations Technician to cover vacations and absences across multiple water and wastewater facilities. The role includes hands-on training of local technicians, maintaining safety and compliance, and supporting new account start-ups with operational tasks and procedures.

Travel is a significant component, with periods away from home ranging from 1–2 weeks up to a month. You will assist with process changes, lab testing, and data logging to ensure consistent facility

Qualifications

• Experience in water/wastewater operations.
• Willingness to travel regionally as required.
• Ability to document data and generate reports.

Responsibilities

• Maintain operational coverage across Veolia facilities during vacations and absences.
• Develop training resources and conduct hands-on visits for technicians.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and recording procedures.
• Support start-up projects and coordinate with regional teams.
• Troubleshoot process issues and adjust operations for optimal performance.
• Collect and test wastewater samples and log data for reporting.
• Coordinate with maintenance and plant staff to keep facilities running.

Skills

Training development

Field operations

Troubleshooting

Lab testing

Tools

Lab equipment

Job description

Veolia in California seeks an Operations Technician to cover vacations and absences across multiple water and wastewater facilities. The role includes hands-on training of local technicians, maintaining safety and compliance, and supporting new account start-ups with operational tasks and procedures.

Travel is a significant component, with periods away from home ranging from 1–2 weeks up to a month. You will assist with process changes, lab testing, and data logging to ensure consistent facility