Regional Water Ops & Training Technician

Veolia; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

401(k) Plan

Job summary

Veolia seeks a Senior Wastewater Operational Technician to cover vacations across regional facilities, train local teams, and support new account startups. The role requires travel and a focus on compliance, safety, and operational excellence.

You will operate and monitor WWTPs, collect samples, and coordinate maintenance while developing training resources. This position emphasizes reliability and regulatory alignment in a dynamic travel-intensive environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in wastewater treatment plant operations.
• Strong communication skills and ability to train others.
• Willingness to travel extensively.
• Proficiency with lab sampling and data records.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and cover Veolia-operated wastewater facilities across the region.
• Train local technicians and develop training resources.
• Ensure industry standards and best practices are used at facilities.
• Support new account start-ups with SOP development and training.
• Troubleshoot process issues and perform routine, preventive maintenance.
• Operate pumps and valves to regulate flow and collect wastewater samples.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Mechanical aptitude

Willingness to learn

Travel-ready

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Veolia seeks a Senior Wastewater Operational Technician to cover vacations across regional facilities, train local teams, and support new account startups. The role requires travel and a focus on compliance, safety, and operational excellence.

You will operate and monitor WWTPs, collect samples, and coordinate maintenance while developing training resources. This position emphasizes reliability and regulatory alignment in a dynamic travel-intensive environment.